Prepared for you by Camille M. Rich, Beginning “Moth-er” and Texas Master Naturalist
My disclaimer…
The examples of items—that were either used in the mothing stations I designed or that I observed at other mothing events being used by others—are provided to the readers of this post to convey a visual representation of either the item used in a mothing station or the concept of mothing itself.
In many instances, I repurposed items I already had for the mothing stations I designed. Nevertheless, I did have to search the internet for some of the mothing station items that I used and listed below. When I dove into mothing this summer, I quickly came to realize that some of the items I thought I needed for the mothing stations I designed were not readily available in my area.
Additionally, I would like to say that I am not suggesting that you go out and purchase any of these items. In fact, I also want to clearly state here that I am not getting paid—or compensated in any way— to promote or endorse any specific product(s), business(s), or online shopping platform(s).
I am sharing this list of items with you in the spirit of friendship, knowldege, empowerment, and transparency about mothing and all that I learned from my mothing experiences.
One last thing…
I would like each of you to have the best shot possible at having a really exceptional, fun, phenomenal mothing experience. Consequently, if this list can save you some research time, while giving you an overall idea of what mothing entails, than I will have accomplished my primary goal and purpose for this post.
My teacher’s heart will be full and satisfied.
Here is my “Top 16” mothing items list for your review:
1. LED UV Light Bulb
2. Plug-In Clamped Work Light
3. Plastic Spring Clamps
4. UV LED Black Light Bar
5. LED Black Light Floodlight Options
6. Portable Charger with USB ports
7. Reusable Zip Ties
8. Binder Clips
9. LED UV Black Light Flashlight
10. Grommet Setting Kit
11. Extra Grommets
12. PVC Pipe & Fittings
13. Livestock Panels
14. Portable Power Station by Jackery
15. Entolight LED UV Black Light by Entoquip
16. LepiLED Light Source by Dr. Gunnar Brehm
Wrapping it up…
It is really a fascinating world out there after the sun sets. If you are curious about mothing, please try it! You will not be disappointed!
Happy Mothing!
P.S. If you would like to learn more about mothing basics for beginners, click on the link below:
“Mothing Basics”- written by a Beginner for Beginners by Camille M. Rich, Texas Master Naturalist
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