Abstract: A flying insect trapping device configured to be used with a fuel supply containing a combustible fuel is disclosed. The trapping device includes a combustion device that includes an inlet port for receiving the combustible fuel, a turbulence reducing structure for substantially laminating flow of a mixture of the combustible fuel and air, a catalyst element disposed downstream of the turbulence reducing structure, a heat zone having a hollow interior space in between the turbulence reducing structure and the catalyst element to enable the combustible fuel to flow into the heat zone for continuous combustion therein to create an exhaust gas comprising carbon dioxide, and a plurality of heat exchanger fins extending inwardly into the hollow interior space of the heat zone for conducting heat generated by the continuous combustion.

Abstract: A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow.

Abstract: A trap system for preventing the entry of mosquitos into a defined area consists of a plurality of mosquito traps positioned at predetermined spacings around the perimeter of the defined area. The plurality of traps cooperate to form a barrier to entering the area.

Abstract: An insect trap for trapping hematophagous insects utilizes a methanol fuel cell to provide carbon dioxide, water vapor, and heat as attractive agents, and further utilizes electricity generated by the fuel cell to power the electrical components of the trap, thus eliminating the need for an external power source. The fuel cell is mounted in a tubular housing having inlet and outlet ends. The inlet end of a second tubular housing is mounted in spaced adjacent relation to the outlet end of the fuel cell housing. A fan, powered by the fuel cell, is mounted in the second housing for creating an air flow through the fuel cell housing and the second housing. The carbon dioxide and water vapor generated by the fuel cell are drawn through the fuel cell housing and into the inlet end of the trap housing by the air flow, while insects attracted to the device are also drawn into the inlet end of the trap housing by the air flow.