Factory-direct, 1:1-compatible replacements for the full Philips Actinic BL insect-trap range — fluorescent drop-ins and mercury-free LED upgrades.
Why pest-control and food-safety buyers are switching
The EU RoHS mercury phase-out is steadily tightening supply of fluorescent insect-trap tubes. General T5/T8 fluorescent lamps were banned from the EU market in August 2023, and special-purpose UV insect lamps such as Philips Actinic BL now run on expiring exemptions. Many operators are securing a stable second source — and a compliant, mercury-free LED path — before stocks run thin.
As an 18-year insect-trap lamp factory, we supply both: 1:1-compatible fluorescent drop-ins for immediate continuity, and a full mercury-free LED series in the same fittings for a RoHS-ready upgrade.
Full cross-reference: Philips Actinic BL → replacement
| Philips Actinic BL model | Base / form | Wattage | Wavelength | Fluorescent drop-in | Mercury-free LED upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL-D 15W/10 | G13 / T8 (18″) | 15 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
| TL-D 18W/10 | G13 / T8 (24″) | 18 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
| TL-D 36W/10 | G13 / T8 (48″) | 36 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
| TL 40W/10 (F40T12/BL) | G13 / T12 | 40 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
| PL-S 9W/10/2P | G23 / compact | 9 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
| PL-L 18W/10/4P | 2G11 / compact | 18 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
| PL-L 24W/10/4P | 2G11 / compact | 24 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
| PL-L 36W/10/4P | 2G11 / compact | 36 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
| TL-E 22W/10 | G10q / circular | 22 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
| TL-E 40W/10 | G10q / circular | 40 W | UV-A ~368 nm | Available — contact us | Available — contact us |
All replacements available with food-grade shatterproof film for HACCP areas. Wavelength, wattage and form factor can be custom-built (OEM/ODM).
Fluorescent now, or LED upgrade?
- Need supply today, keeping your existing fixtures? Our fluorescent drop-ins match Actinic BL spec 1:1 — a stable second source while you plan ahead.
- Preparing for RoHS / going mercury-free? Our LED tubes drop into the same G13 / 2G11 fittings, tuned to the ~368 nm UV-A band that attracts houseflies, with zero mercury.
Frequently asked questions
Not entirely — but it is on the EU’s RoHS mercury phase-out path. General fluorescent tubes were banned from the EU market in August 2023; special-purpose insect lamps like Actinic BL run on exemptions that are renewed cycle-to-cycle, and supply is tightening. Most buyers are lining up replacements and a mercury-free LED option now.
A mercury-free LED tube in the same G13 / T8 fitting and ~368 nm UV-A band — it drops straight into existing fly-killer units. See the cross-reference table above.
Catch performance depends on the UV-A spectrum. Tubes tuned to ~365–368 nm match the housefly’s peak attraction.
Yes — available with food-grade shatterproof film for HACCP / food-processing areas, matching the protection of Philips Secura-type tubes.
Yes. We are a factory with OEM/ODM capability and can build to your unit’s exact spec.
Request the full cross-reference or a free sample
Tell us the Philips Actinic BL models you currently run, and we will map them to drop-in replacements and send samples to test catch rates yourself.