Abstract: An insect trapping apparatus includes a source of carbon dioxide for emission into the atmosphere, a chamber housing a catalyst to ignite the source of carbon, a cartridge containing a chemical attractant, the emission containing the chemical attractant, a trap for holding captured insects, and a vacuum capable of drawing the insects into the trap through a collar, the collar including a light-emitting diode (LED) fixture.

Abstract: The instant invention provides compositions, systems, and methods of attracting insects. The compositions comprise a carboxylic acid, an alcohol, a metallic base, an optional electrolyte, and an optional drying agent. The method of attracting insects comprises providing an insect catching device comprising a composition capable of releasing one or more gases to attract insects, and utilizing the insect catching device to catch the insects. capable of holding a container.