Choosing a professional insect killer depends on three main criteria: the type of establishment, the expected hygiene level and the surface area to be covered. An electric grid insect killer is suitable for many professional environments. A glue board insect trap is recommended when avoiding residue projection is essential, especially in food areas. A suction model also offers this advantage, without regular consumables. In humid environments, it is preferable to choose a unit with an IP54 protection rating. This guide helps you compare technologies and identify the JVD model best suited to your use.
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What is a professional insect killer?
A professional insect killer, also known as a professional fly killer or flying insect trap, is an electric light-based device designed to attract and capture flying insects in workplaces. It emits UV-A rays that attract insects. They are then treated according to the technology used: electrocution via a high-voltage grid, capture on a glue board or suction into a collection tray.
The main targets are the flying insects most commonly found in professional environments: flies, mosquitoes, midges, wasps, hornets and horseflies. JVD models operate without chemicals and without odours, making them suitable for many professional settings, depending on the model selected.
In premises where food is prepared or served, pest control is part of general hygiene requirements. A professional insect killer suitable for an HACCP-based approach helps document and strengthen the control of flying insects.
Regulations, hygiene and the LED transition
In a professional environment, choosing an insect killer also means taking into account the applicable regulatory framework. In restaurants, food retail or the food industry, Regulation EC No. 852/2004 requires food business operators to ensure food hygiene at every stage of production, processing and distribution, with control procedures based on HACCP principles. Flying insect control is therefore directly part of this sanitary risk prevention approach.
European regulations also apply to electrical equipment and light sources. The RoHS Directive restricts the use of hazardous substances, including mercury, in electrical and electronic equipment, while ecodesign rules set energy performance requirements for light sources placed on the European market. Several exemptions related to mercury in fluorescent lamps have been revised or removed, which is gradually accelerating the transition to more energy-efficient technologies such as LED.
In this context, choosing a LED professional insect killer helps anticipate regulatory changes, reduce energy consumption and limit the constraints linked to replacing older light sources. At JVD, the full range of professional insect killers has now switched to LED technology, offering more up-to-date, more energy-efficient solutions that are better aligned with professional expectations.
The 3 professional insect killer technologies
Each technology responds to a different use case. The key differences concern the required hygiene level, the presence or absence of consumables, noise, maintenance and the installation environment.
Electric grid
The insect, attracted by UV light, is eliminated when it comes into contact with a high-voltage grid protected by a housing. A collection tray gathers the residues and must be emptied regularly.
- No regular consumables
- Wide range of powers and covered areas
- Robust and easy-to-maintain solution
- May generate micro-projections of residues
- Slight crackling sound on contact
Suitable for :
offices, shops, warehouses, non-food industries, schools, nursing homes.
Glue board
The insect is captured on a glue board. There is no electrocution, no crackling sound and no projection of residues. The glue boards must be replaced periodically.
- No insect residue projection
- Silent operation
- Suitable for food areas
- Regular consumables required
- Running cost to include in maintenance planning
Suitable for :
professional kitchens, restaurants, bakeries, food retailers, nurseries, healthcare facilities.
Suction
A suction fan captures insects in a collection tray, without electrocution or glue board. The tray must be emptied regularly.
- No residue projection
- No regular consumables
- Neat, discreet design for public-facing areas
- Collection tray to be emptied regularly
- More limited range than other technologies
Suitable for :
hotels, restaurants, reception areas and zones subject to strict sanitary requirements.
What questions should you ask before choosing a professional insect killer?
In a professional kitchen, bakery, food retail store or preparation area, the issue is not only to attract flying insects. It is also important to avoid projections and preserve a clean environment. In this type of setting, glue board or suction technologies are often the most reassuring because they capture insects more discreetly. JVD solutions such as Glue LED, Déco 2, Helio or Industrie Glue may be considered depending on the size of the space and the expected hygiene level.
The surface area indicated in square metres is a good starting point, but it does not tell the whole story. An open space, a storage room, a kitchen with several access points or a divided storage area are not managed in the same way. It is important to consider the natural path of insects: entrances, doors, windows, warm areas, storage zones and production areas. For a small visible area, Déco 2, Helio or Compact may be sufficient. For larger surfaces, models such as Standard LED, Industrie 200 m² or Industrie Pro IP54 will be more suitable.
In technical, agricultural, industrial or food-processing areas, the insect killer must better withstand its environment. Humidity, dust or water projections may guide the choice towards a unit with a reinforced protection rating. In these situations, a model such as Industrie Pro IP54 provides a more coherent response than a unit designed for a dry or less demanding space.
Some environments can easily accommodate a simple and effective electric grid insect killer. Others require cleaner capture, especially when food, work surfaces or service areas are nearby. If avoiding projections is a priority, it is better to choose a glue board or suction solution. In the JVD range, Glue LED, Déco 2, Helio or Industrie Glue fit this logic well.
The right choice also depends on how the establishment wants to manage maintenance. A glue board model requires regular replacement of adhesive boards but offers clean and silent capture. An electric grid or suction model limits consumables while requiring regular cleaning of the collection tray. For locations where maintenance needs to remain simple, models such as LED, Compact, Commerce or Helio may be interesting depending on the application.
In a restaurant, hotel, café, reception area or shop, the insect killer should not create an overly technical impression. It must be effective, but also discreet, clean and consistent with the atmosphere of the place. In these visible spaces, models such as Déco 2, Helio, Compact or Commerce integrate more naturally than an industrial model. The aim is to protect the space without disturbing the customer experience.
In the food industry, a production area, a central kitchen or an environment subject to strict controls, the insect killer becomes a sanitary control device. It must be chosen according to the expected robustness, hygiene requirements, surface area to be covered and site constraints. Models such as Industrie Pro IP54, Industrie 200 m² or Industrie Glue should be prioritised when the environment requires a more technical solution.
LED technology helps reduce energy consumption and extend the intervals between light source replacement. This is a real advantage for establishments equipped all year round: shops, restaurants, schools, hotels, warehouses or industrial sites. At JVD, the professional insect killer range has now fully switched to LED technology, combining efficiency, lower energy consumption and optimised maintenance.
To choose the right professional insect killer, several criteria need to be cross-checked: type of activity, surface area, presence of food, humidity, unit visibility and desired maintenance level. The simplest approach is to start from the real use context, then identify the most appropriate technology: electric grid, glue board or suction. The JVD range then makes it possible to refine the choice according to the environment: customer-facing space, food area, technical room or industrial site.
Where and how should you install a professional insect killer?
For optimal operation, the insect killer should be placed in a warm and relatively dark area, away from draughts that can disrupt insect attraction, and at height, ideally between 2 and 3 metres from the floor. It should not be positioned facing an intense natural light source, as this competes with UV rays.
Positioning the unit in a natural insect passage area, between the outside and storage or production zones, improves installation efficiency. Fixing methods vary depending on the model: ceiling suspension, floor-standing installation or wall mounting.
Comparison Chart of JVD Professional Insect Killers
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| Criteria |
Pro IP54 |
200 m² |
Glue |
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LED 80 |
LED |
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| Reference | 8 55 1174 | 8 55 838 | 8 55 839 | 8 55 1598 | 8 55 625 | 8 55 524 | 8 55 2502 black 8 55 2503 white |
8 55 1326 white 8 55 1327 black |
8 55 2232 | 8 55 078 |
| Power | 28 W | 28 W | 80 W | 13 W | 19 W | 19 W | 13 W | 20 W | 8 W | 21 W |
| Ideal for | Food-processing and chemical industries, wet areas, agricultural facilities | Industrial sites, storage areas, retail stores, kitchens, nurseries, schools | Food-processing industries, food retailers, kitchens, areas where no residue projection is a priority | Retail stores, kitchens, nurseries, schools, nursing homes | Retail stores, kitchens, nurseries, schools, nursing homes | Food retailers, bars, kitchens, nurseries, schools | Food retailers, bars, cafés, hotels, restaurants | Retail stores, bars, cafés, hotels, restaurants, public-facing areas | Food retailers, bars, cafés, hotels, restaurants | Retail stores, kitchens, nurseries, schools, nursing homes |
| Coverage area | 240 m² | 200 m² | 200 m² | 80 m² | 80 m² | 80 m² | 50 m² | 60 m² | 60 m² | 80 m² |
| Capture method | Electric grid | Electric grid | Glue board | Electric grid | Electric grid | Glue board | Glue board | Electric grid | Suction | Electric grid |
| Eco-design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Splash-resistant | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dust-resistant | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Corrosion / oxidation resistance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions / Weight | H.300 × W.630 × D.155 mm 10 kg |
H.280 × W.617 × D.110 mm 7 kg |
H.280 × W.617 × D.110 mm 5.70 kg |
H.255 × W.470 × D.100 mm 4.51 kg |
H.325 × W.515 × D.70 mm 4.51 kg |
H.285 × W.465 × D.95 mm 4.05 kg |
H.325 × W.236 × D.118 mm 0.97 kg |
H.270 × W.160 × D.130 mm 1.78 kg |
H.430 × W.200 × D.200 mm 0.90 kg |
H.295 × W.350 × D.150 mm 3 kg |
| Made in France | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Materials | 304L stainless steel | 304L stainless steel | 304L stainless steel | ABS | Stainless steel | Steel | Aluminium | Steel | ABS-PC | Steel / plastic |
| Mounting method | Suspended / Freestanding / Wall-mounted | Suspended / Wall-mounted | Suspended / Wall-mounted | Suspended / Freestanding / Wall-mounted | Suspended | Freestanding / Wall-mounted | Suspended / Wall-mounted | Suspended / Freestanding / Wall-mounted | Freestanding | Suspended / Freestanding / Wall-mounted |
| IP rating / class / hygiene | IP54Cl. IHACCP* | IP20Cl. IHACCP* | IP20Cl. IHACCP* | IP24Cl. IIHACCP* | IP20Cl. IHACCP* | IP20Cl. IHACCP* | IPX1Cl. IHACCP* | IP20Cl. IHACCP* | IP20Cl. IIHACCP* | IP20Cl. IHACCP* |
Spotlight on the JVD line of professional insect killers
Industrie Pro IP54
Electric grid
Industrie 200 m²
Electric grid
Industrie Glue
Glue board
LED
Electric grid
Standard LED 80
Electric grid
Standard LED 120
Electric grid
Standard LED 200
Electric grid
Glue LED
Glue board
Déco 2
Glue board
Compact
Electric grid
Helio
Suction
Commerce
Electric grid
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Frequently asked questions
An electric grid insect killer eliminates flying insects by electrocution when they come into contact with a high-voltage grid. It is a simple, robust and effective solution for many professional environments. A glue board insect killer captures insects on an adhesive board, without electrocution or residue projection. It is therefore particularly suited to sensitive areas such as professional kitchens, food retailers or catering spaces.
In a professional kitchen, restaurant, bakery or food preparation area, it is preferable to choose a glue board or suction insect killer. These technologies capture insects without residue projection, which is essential in environments where hygiene is a priority. Depending on the layout, JVD solutions such as Glue LED, Déco 2, Helio or Industrie Glue can be considered to protect the area effectively without disrupting activity.
An insect killer suitable for an HACCP approach is a device designed to help professionals control the risk linked to flying insects in food areas. It must help limit contamination, facilitate hygiene monitoring and integrate into existing control procedures. In kitchens, food retailers or food-processing industries, JVD glue board, suction or industrial models can meet these requirements depending on the site’s level of constraint.
An IP54 insect killer is a unit designed to better resist dust and water projections. This protection rating is particularly important in humid environments, washing areas, technical rooms or certain food-processing production areas. For these more demanding uses, a model such as Industrie Pro IP54 provides a solution better suited to real operating constraints.
A LED insect killer helps reduce energy consumption and limits the frequency of light source replacement. It is an interesting choice for establishments equipped all year round, such as restaurants, shops, schools, hotels, warehouses or industrial sites. At JVD, the full professional insect killer range has now switched to LED technology, combining efficiency, energy sobriety and simplified maintenance.
A professional insect killer should generally be installed at height, ideally between 2 and 3 metres from the floor. It is preferable to place it in a warm, relatively dark area, away from draughts and direct natural light. The objective is to install it along the natural path of insects, between entry points and the areas to be protected, without disturbing teams or customers.
The covered area depends on the selected model and the layout of the premises. Some insect killers are suitable for small areas of 50 to 80 m², while more industrial models can cover up to 200 or 240 m². It is not enough to reason only in square metres: an open space, a divided storage room or a kitchen with several access points will not be handled in the same way. In some cases, several well-positioned units will be more effective than a single model placed too far from sensitive areas.
Yes, the food industry generally requires a more robust insect killer, better suited to hygiene constraints. Surface area, humidity, projection risk, material resistance and sometimes the presence of shatterproof tubes must be considered. Industrie Pro IP54, Industrie 200 m² or Industrie Glue are the JVD solutions best suited to this type of environment, depending on site constraints.
In food areas or sensitive environments, a glue board insect killer is often more suitable because it captures insects without electrocution and without residue projection. It is a discreet, silent and reassuring solution for kitchens, food retailers, restaurants or service areas. In return, adhesive boards must be replaced regularly to maintain effectiveness.
The choice of a professional insect killer must take into account the regulatory framework of your activity. In restaurants, food retail and the food industry, Regulation EC No. 852/2004 requires operators to control food hygiene, especially through procedures based on HACCP principles. Flying insect control is therefore part of sanitary risk prevention.
European regulations also apply to electrical equipment and light sources. The RoHS Directive limits the use of hazardous substances, including mercury, in electrical and electronic equipment, while ecodesign rules impose performance requirements on light sources placed on the European market. These changes accelerate the transition towards LED technologies, which are more energy-efficient and longer-lasting.
At JVD, the professional insect killer range has now fully switched to LED technology, in order to offer more up-to-date, less energy-consuming solutions that are better aligned with the regulatory and environmental expectations of professionals.
