ESCO LITE Escolite UV Flashlight Black Light, 51 LED 395 nM Ultraviolet Black...

Awesome Little UV Flashlight. Don't let its small size make you think this light won't find Scorpions, it will! We have 2-large UV flashlights that require 6-AA batteries and they use & eat batteries like they're candy treats. This small UV flashlight only needs 3-AA batteries and it's size is super handy. For anyone new to hunting & locating scorpions this little monster is fully capable to do the job. Now it may not have the 'distance' seeking power of the larger lights, but it is more than capable of finding them very efficiently. I wish we had bought this as our first scorpion light instead of the last. We really didn't need this as a 3rd light but at the price and high ratings we decided to buy it and try it...Yes it works great! As a plus, we'll save the cost of the flashlight in just using less batteries in a very short time. We take finding and eliminating these potent monsters very serious. My wife got tagged on her foot and we spent 9 hours in a hospital until she recovered enough to be let go.

Ordered and quickly received the light and in good condition. I put the 3 AA batteries in and switched it on. Something must’ve been wrong with it because it wasn’t working properly. I think they got stuff on the lens or something because everywhere I pointed it I was seeing spots on everything. It’s funny how they got the dumb light to show spots that seem to be no higher than 18” or so. I kept looking for the spots on the lens but I couldn’t see anything. Hmmm…. How do they get it to do that? Incredible! So I assume the light is defective in some way. I know it can’t be the 8 kitties that are running around the house. They are good little angels and never do anything wrong so it can’t be them. All kidding aside, the light works all too well and the result is more shocking than I had expected. I’m not a happy camper with the results but not at the light. It definitely makes a statement about piss poor pussycats. So I suggest that after purchasing this light you may want to consider buying a steam cleaner to douche your home! May I suggest a “Neat” little steamer like the one we bought from Duprey via Amazon and we love to use, but now it’s going to get some more serious usage today and for the next few days. Yuck! This light is going to show up a whole new world of things when you switch it on. BEWARE….. I WARN YOU! You can never un-see what the light reveals. In closing, I will have to say that this light far exceeded my expectations of how bright it is and the range of the light. For the price I don’t think I could have found a more perfect lighting tool for revealing the unimaginable??

Used for located where a cat that temporarily was staying with me peed. Coupled with Nature's Miracle I found and treated all spots. This flashlight works very well, feels solidly made, and I'm glad it runs on AA batteries instead of C batteries as I have AA rechargeables.

great flashlight it could be brighter 4 stars because of that

I live in Arizona, and we have scorpions in our backyards - sometimes LOTS of them if you don't do something to keep them in check. Periodic broadcast-type bug spraying (like the kind from exterminators) is minimally effective at keeping scorpion populations down once they hit critical mass --- the best method to put a dent in their population is to hunt them at night when they are out and to spray them directly with a strong solution to eradicate them. Enter these UV flashlights - they are a staple for anyone living in Arizona who is serious about battling scorpions. I started using these a few years back when I noticed my yard was being overrun. I live in the inner city, and for the first 10-15 years I lived here they were not a problem. But things changed a few years back and now I have to battle them routinely and have finally got ahead of the curve in eliminating them. For two seasons, I tried the 100 LED flashlights on the market thinking that more power was better. Well, they did OK, but with the 3 100 LED flashlights I bought I experienced the same issues. First, they run hot.... REAL hot. Then, they need six AA batteries to run, which is a substantial number (and why they run hot). I use rechargeable Eneloops, I would not even consider Alkaline battery in these 100 LED lights - they burn them up so quickly you would spend a FORTUNE on batteries if you had to use Alkaline. Which leads to the biggest problem with the 100 LED lights - they burn up battery life quickly, and real only stay at their brightest for 15-20 min before becoming noticeably dimmer. I experienced this on three different brands of 100 LED lights - note however all three lights looked the same and probably made in the same Chinese factory! (also DON'T overspend on the UV Beast model - it is exactly the same light as the others at half the price, don't believe the marketing hype the seller claims). The biggest issue with the 100LED light models - they were ruining my Eneloop batteries. It must be because they run so hot, or maybe they are working too hard and the design of six batteries and 100 LEDs needs better engineering. One final point about the 100 LED models - they are HEAVY! Next, I bought this 51 LED model. First off, it only takes 3 AA batteries to work - HALF of what the 100 LED models need. Then, it runs cooler. MUCH cooler. Finally, it stays consistently bright for much longer - sure it is not as bright as the 100LED model on fresh batteries - but after 30 min the 51 LED is still going strong where the 100 LED is hot and has dimmed considerably. Using only three batteries vs six batteries for 100 LED models seems to be the sweet spot for keeping the light cool - and NO MORE ruining my Eneloops. Plus, the 51 LED model is SO much lighter and easier to carry for extended scorpion hunting sessions. ( I have a large yard, and I extend the search to the alley and other breeding spots). For those in the market for an LED light that has a little "oomph", and if you are looking at the 100 LED and 51 LED models and wondering what to get and how much you really need, then I hope my experience helps you. Sometimes less is more, and bigger is not always better and from my experience with UV flashlights this became glaringly true!! Try the both for yourself and see what you think. Thanks for reading.

We purchased to illuminate areas where our pets might have had an accident. This is an inexpensive and foolproof method.

I've used these for years maintaining both residential rental properties and for doing post-checkout inspections on "pet friendly" vacation rentals. These are terrific lights for locating animal urine invisible to the naked eye, though if you have replacement lens in your eyes after cataract survey, they'll work better for you if you wear amber tinted glasses when using. These lights are bright, well made, easy on batteries (AA). I've owned several. Only bought another one now because I inadvertently left those I previously had with properties when they sold.

I picked up this ESCO LITE Escolite UV flashlight (51 LED, 395 nM) hoping it would help spot dog urine and pet stains around the house, but it was a major letdown. It technically works, but the output is really weak—even on full power with fresh batteries. It barely illuminates stains in low light, and you'd have to get it super close to detect anything useful, which defeats the purpose for quick scans. Don't bother with the 51-LED version; opt for at least a 100-LED model if you're in the market for a reliable blacklight detector. I ended up returning it because it was just too weak to justify keeping. Save your money and frustration!