Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of integrated pest management (IPM) systems and electronic insect monitoring devices (EIMDs) are disclosed. In some embodiments, the EIMDs may each comprise a lure for attracting at least one target insect species, one or more sensors that generate one or more output signals in response to an insect approaching the lure, and an electronic controller configured to determine if the insect approaching the lure belongs to the at least one target insect species using the one or more output signals. In some embodiments, the IPM system may comprise a plurality of EIMDs configured to communicate over a wireless network shared by the plurality of EIMDs.

Abstract: A black light trap which will kill codling moths and will prevent strikes in apple and pear orchards. The device includes a solar panel that will charge batteries throughout the day and then a timer will turn on the light at night that will attract the codling moth into the zap screen that will kill them. The unit is mounted on a pole that is long enough to place the unit above the tree line so the moths are attracted away from the trees and has an outer screen that has a mesh size large enough to allow a moth to enter the unit, but small enough to keep them trapped long enough so that the moth will be attracted to a killing screen located in the unit and surrounding the light.

Abstract: One nonlimiting variation of a detection arrangement includes one or more sensors each structured to detect at least one biochemical substance indicative of biochemistry of one or more target insect species and provide a corresponding sensor signal, a controller responsive to the sensor signal of each of the one or more sensors to determine if the one or more insect species are present and generate a corresponding output signal, and an indicator responsive to the output signal to indicate the presence of the one or more insect species.

Abstract: This device consists of a portable frame of non-conductive material that has a plurality of separate grids of conductive material. The grid is broken into two or three separate pieces depending on the model. The first piece is the positive electric potential, the second is the negative electric potential and the third, (if used) is the grounded safety shield. The apparatus attaches to a surface, such as a window, mirror, wall, etc, via devices that connect to the frame such as: suction cups, hooks, dowels, etc. Power the electric grid is provided using either 110VAC or batteries. A removable tray is located at the base of the grid to catch dead insects for convenient disposal.

Abstract: An electronic insect electrocution device with an integral display and counting means that displays the number of discharges, or “zapped” insects is herein disclosed. The device comprises a lamp enclosed within an enclosure comprising series of alternating grids energized by a voltage increasing device, which electrocutes any insects that fly towards the lamp. A numeric digital display is provided on the top of the enclosure and reflects the current number of discharges or killed insects. The counter is provided with an input signal that detects the voltage fluctuation of the grid every time an insect is killed. This detection circuit drives a counting circuit which interfaces with the counter. It is reset every time the unit is unplugged.

Abstract: A flytrap includes at least a collection barrel, a main unit having an upper seat, a lower seat, an electrode net, a safety net and a guiding plate, a fixing element which is deployed in the electrode net to install a bait, as well as a circuit module. By the abovementioned structural design, the bait is installed in the fixing element and an odor of the bait is used to attract files to approach the electrode net. Next, the flies are shocked electrically with a high voltage on the electrode net and finally, the dead or paralyzed flies are gathered in the collection barrel.

Abstract: An insect destroying device is battery operated and shaped somewhat like a squash or tennis racquet in order to provide a wide opening to enable insects to make contact with one of two outer grids and an inner grid. Both a manual and static technique is provided for enabling contact with insects while destroying them. An uppermost portion of the housing includes an open area in which a narrow strip of central grid is exposed adjacent two ground grids to enable exposure to an insect discovered along the corner between the wall and the ceiling, or where the wall meets a wall at a 90 degree angle, or between the wall and the floor where it is very difficult to have the insect make contact with the center grid or ground grids through the main openings of the grid support area.

Abstract: This device consists of a portable frame of non-conductive material that has a plurality of separate grids of conductive material. The grid is broken into two or three separate pieces depending on the model. The first piece is the positive electric potential, the second is the negative electric potential and the third, (if used) is the grounded safety shield. The apparatus attaches to a surface, such as a window, mirror, wall, etc, via devices that connect to the frame such as: suction cups, hooks, dowels, etc. Power the electric grid is provided using either 110VAC or batteries. A removable tray is located at the base of the grid to catch dead insects for convenient disposal.

Abstract: A motor-driven tubular hollow cylindrical partial mask component surrounds a central vertical blue light and rotates around the blue light. The hollow cylindrical partial mask blacks out a major portion of the blue light. A single vertical transparent slit in the partial mask admits blue light out to form a 360 degree scanning vertical beam of blue light as the partial mask rotates to attract deer flies, bell hornets and other flying insects. The flying insects enter through a surrounding exterior electrified cage to be electrically zapped and exterminated.

Abstract: A chamber has upper end and lower ends. A base has an annular trough receiving and supporting the lower end of the chamber. When water is within the trough, air flowing through slots in the lower end of the chamber becomes moisture laden. A fan in the chamber directs the air flow in a recirculating path of travel. A carbon dioxide tank in the chamber dispenses carbon dioxide into the recirculating path of travel of the air flow. A solenoid has an input line coupling the tank and the solenoid and an output line with an exterior extent with apertures and a foam covering constituting a reservoir. A control assembly activates and inactivates the fan and the carbon dioxide tank in a timed sequence.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrocution and disposal of pests includes a reusable power source and a low cost disposable portion. The reusable power source includes batteries and a circuit to provide a high voltage and low current signal through external leads to the disposable portion, to electrocute small pests without presenting a risk to humans or pets. The disposable portion is constructed from low cost material, for example, cardboard, and may be packaged for sale in a flat folded state, and easily configured into a container with a floor including conducting surfaces connected to the external leads. In one embodiment, the conducting surfaces are formed of a conducting material formed or glued on the floor of the disposable portion and the conducting material further forms internal leads reaching to a male connector surface configured to cooperate with a female connector of the external leads.

Abstract: The invention resides in an insect trap (10) comprising a housing (14) which has one or more access apertures (19) to permit entry of insects into a hollow interior (19B) of the housing (14) and a catchment tank (20) located below the one or more access apertures (19) for trapping of insects characterised in that there is provided an air diffuser (30) above one or more access apertures (19) and an air blower (37) or fan located adjacent to the air diffuser (30) for generating circulating air within the housing (14). Circulating air is then confined mainly to the housing interior (19B) and does not escape through the access apertures (19).

Abstract: An electric or electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, multiple killing plate configuration and automatically resetting interruptible beam sensor for triggering a high voltage cycle. A high-voltage output circuit is connected to killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train when a pest interrupts the beam signal, such as an infrared beam signal generated by an infrared transmitter to an infrared receiver. The trap is preferably configured to automatically rearm if the IR beam signal is no longer interrupted after the killing cycle. If the IR beam signal is still blocked after the killing cycle, however, the trap enters a standby mode indicating trap servicing is required to remove the dead rodent from the trap.

Abstract: Electrical deterrent systems are presented. A deterrent system can include electrical deterrent tracks comprising an insulator base and a conducting strip affixed to a top surface of the track. The bases can include one or more base connectors that allow tracks to be joined together in various configurations including area covering arrays. The conducting strips can be woven, non-woven, meshes, or other types of conductors.

Abstract: A membrane enclosed fluid diffusion system for insect attractants and repellents, auto thermostatic heaters, and chemical delivery using an additive and/or selectively permeable membrane that interacts with the enclosed fluid to maintain steady delivery rates over a range of temperature and humidity. Systems can be formed with permeable membranes, impermeable membranes, chemical hydrates, wicks, scent fluids, fuel fluids, catalytic heaters, energy conversion devices, visible images, infrared images, trapping systems, sound systems, electronics, and apparel. The device results in efficient and effective devices for mosquito control drug delivery, and portable heaters.

Abstract: A shock-proof device for electric mosquito trap is a frame body capable of being arranged to two sides of an electric mosquito trap. The frame body has a plurality of polygonal through holes formed by thin sheets so as to avoid human body from touching an electric net of the electric mosquito trap. User will not have a fear of being electric shocked. The voltage of the electric mosquito trap can be thus raised for efficiently killing mosquitoes by single shock.

Abstract: A trap for catching flying insects having a clear outer shell with a removable top lid, a fixed or removable bottom lid and an entry conduit mounted on the top lid is disclosed. The entry conduit comprising of a polygonal cross section extending from the proximity of the top lid to the proximity of the bottom lid is contained within outer shell. The entry conduit is open at both the top and bottom ends to provide a passage for flying insect into the cavity around the conduit. The space between the bottom end of the conduit and the bottom lid of the outer shell contains bait for attracting insects. The outer surface of the conduit is coated with a sticky substance, insecticide, acaricide, electrocuting grid or any other means of immobilizing or killing insects entering the cavity. The lid can be removed for easy cleaning, replacement of the conduit and refilling with bait.

Abstract: An insect killing system optimized for mosquitoes uses multiple thermal gradients to simulate the breathing of, and body heat emitted by, animals, including human beings and fowl, to attract insects for subsequent electrocution and/or trapping. Mosquitoes are attracted to a mosquito-killing device for electrocution and/or trapping. Heat is generated within the device such that a heat gradient between an outer surface of the device and the atmosphere surrounding the device is created thereby emulating emission of body heat by an animal. At least one mosquito attractant, such as an aromatic, a pheromone, or moisture, is emitted from the device. And an airflow is created that sucks mosquitoes, which have been attracted to the outside of the device, into the device for electrocution and/or trapping by the device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses trapping devices for biting (e.g. mosquitoes, sand flies, black flies, and biting midges) and nuisance flies (e.g. houseflies, filth flies, and fruit flies). The outdoor solution for biting flies includes a solar panel, a housing, a bag, and a ventilator located in the housing. The ventilator creates a capture zone having an airflow toward the bag. A CO2 generator, chemical attractants, a heat source, and a UV light attract mosquitoes to the capture zone. The chemical attractants are released continuously, the CO2 is released in pulses, and the ventilator and UV are operated in independent programmable intervals. The device is efficient in energy consumption and CO2 production. Other trapping devices are disclosed having a combination of insect-attracting mechanisms including a ventilator. Novel insect zappers including a ventilator are disclosed as well. Indoor and outdoor solutions for insects including biting and nuisance flies.

Abstract: A process and device to attract a multitude of terrestrial and aerial arthropods using a plurality of light wavelengths emitted from light emitting diodes (LEDs). The selected light wavelengths increase trap capture rates by taking advantage of the insect's physiological and behavior instincts associated with vision and sensory perception. The LED wavelengths (light color) are selected to mimic the electromagnetic spectra of natural features, such as sugar and blood meal resources within the target insect's environment. Lighting platforms containing a plurality of LEDs produce the mimicking colors and can be optimally arranged in either a cylindrical fashion or on polygonal lighting chips. These two types of lighting platforms can be modified to fit existing insect traps, used in new light trap designs, or incorporated into insect traps currently lacking a lighting component.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic device for deterring insects, said electronic device being attachable to any domestic object; said electronic device comprising: (a) a bipolar source of electrical energy; and, (b) at least two conductors in electrical communication with said bipolar source; wherein said insect deterrence is obtained by constantly providing frequently oscillated high-voltage applied by said bipolar source to said conductors such that the maximum current obtained from said bipolar source is limited to a level harmless for men and pets.

Abstract: An electric pulse counter for counting and recording the number of insects killed in a commercial insect electrocutor through an on-site field server is disclosed. The pulse counter is configured of field servers 100, an internet 40, an administrative computer 60, and user terminals 50. An insect electrocutor 20 is positioned near each of the field servers 100 for attracting insects present in the agricultural region and killing them by electrical discharge. An electromagnetic detection coil 10 is disposed above or around the insect electrocutor 20 for detecting changes in the electromagnetic field caused by such electrical discharges. An AC signal converter circuit 30 is disposed in each field server 100 and connected to the lead wire of the corresponding electromagnetic detection coil 10 for generating a digital count pulse from the signal outputted by the electromagnetic detection coil 10.

Abstract: A carpenter bee trap having a housing that contains a hole, an electrode in proximity to the hole, and a power source connected to the electrode. The hole is of a size similar to the size holes that carpenter bees normally make, thus attracting the carpenter bees to the hole. The carpenter bees will enter the hole, and make contact with an electrode. The electrode is energized through connection with a power source. In one embodiment, the power source includes a photovoltaic panel. Once the carpenter bee makes contact with the electrode, a high voltage discharge will take place through the body of the carpenter bee, thus killing the carpenter bee. The carpenter bee will then fall from the hole, and the trap will be ready for the next carpenter bee to enter.

Abstract: A lamp includes a combustion chamber having a neck that defines a combustion chamber air outlet. A candle is disposed in the combustion chamber and, when burned, creates an upward flow of air and combustion products through the neck. A reservoir is disposed around a portion of the neck with a material to be heated disposed in the reservoir. In one configuration, the material is a candle fuel that is wicked by the neck and drips into the candle to refuel the candle. In another configuration, the material is a scented material that evaporates when heated to distribute the scent. A cooling chamber may be disposed above the combustion chamber with the outlet of the cooling chamber being disposed below the outlet of the neck. Another configuration allows the height of the flame to be adjusted by varying the volume of air allowed to be drawn into the unit.

Abstract: An electric or electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, multiple killing plate configuration and automatically resetting interruptible beam sensor for triggering a high voltage cycle. A high-voltage output circuit is connected to killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train when a pest interrupts the beam signal, such as an infrared beam signal generated by an infrared transmitter to an infrared receiver. The trap is preferably configured to automatically rearm if the IR beam signal is no longer interrupted after the killing cycle. If the IR beam signal is still blocked after the killing cycle, however, the trap enters a standby mode indicating trap servicing is required to remove the dead rodent from the trap.

Abstract: An apparatus according to the present invention for hitting a flying insect, includes the combination of at least one electrically conducting net for hitting the flying insect, a source of electric power connected to the at least one electrically conducting net a counter, a transducer coupled to the at least one electrically conducting net and to the counter, for indicating to the counter when the at least one electrically conducting net hits the flying insect, and a display coupled to the counter for indicating the number of hits. The at least one electrically conducting net is provided sufficient electrical power to kill the flying insect upon contact. A preferred form of the apparatus further includes a frame for holding the at least one electrically conducting net and a handle for manually holding the apparatus, wherein the frame extends from one end of the handle.

Abstract: A racquet-shaped swatting apparatus for killing insects comprises a racquet head having a racquet frame and frame opening. Closely spaced electrical wires extend across the frame opening for intercepting and killing insects in flight, while a plurality of light sources are provided on the racquet head for illuminating flying insects. Preferably, the electrical wires of the racquet head frame and the racquet head light sources can be simultaneously activated by the user. The swatting apparatus is particularly adapted for use in low lighting environments.

Abstract: An insect destroying device is battery operated and shaped somewhat like a squash or tennis racquet in order to provide a wide opening to enable insects to make contact with one of two outer grids and an inner grid. Both a manual and static technique is provided for enabling contact with insects while destroying them. An uppermost portion of the housing includes an open area in which a narrow strip of central grid is exposed adjacent two ground grids to enable exposure to an insect discovered along the corner between the wall and the ceiling, or where the wall meets a wall at a 90 degree angle, or between the wall and the floor where it is very difficult to have the insect make contact with the center grid or ground grids through the main openings of the grid support area.

Abstract: A motor-driven tubular hollow cylindrical partial mask component surrounds a central vertical blue light and rotates around the blue light. The hollow cylindrical partial mask blacks out a major portion of the blue light. A single vertical transparent slit in the partial mask admits blue light out to form a 360 degree scanning vertical beam of blue light as the partial mask rotates to attract deer flies, bell hornets and other flying insects. The flying insects enter through a surrounding exterior electrified cage to be electrically zapped and exterminated.

Abstract: An insect-trapping apparatus attracts insects with different phototaxis characteristics through a light emitting element of different wavelengths disposed on an inner side of a base, and absorbs and converts the light energy of the light emitting element to electric energy through the solar plate disposed on an inner surface of the base. This electric energy is provided as an alternative electric supply for the light emitting element and the electric mesh on an outer surface of the base, thereby achieving the goal of recycled power use, energy conservation, and trapping and killing insects.

Abstract: A bendable electric mosquito swatter includes a handle having a battery therein and a switch, a swatter head having a wire net, and a flexible metal member connecting the handle and the swatter head and conducting the battery to the wire net. The present invention further includes a plurality of barrels fitted to the flexible metal member in a serial connection to form a shaft. Each of the barrels is provided with inclined faces on a front end and a rear end respective that forms an angle between the corresponding inclined faces of the neighboring barrels respectively. The barrels allows the shaft bending and limits the maximum bending angle by the corresponding inclined faces of the neighboring barrels touching each other.

Abstract: An insect-catcher has a frame, a cover and a gathering base. The frame has an open top and a bottom. The top has at least one key mounted on the edge of the open top and protruding from the open top. The cover detachably covers the open top of the frame and has at least one light tube, a high-voltage net and at least one safety switch. Each safety switch has an activating lever aligning with the keyway and pressing against one key. The gathering base detachably connects to the bottom of the frame. The activating lever disengages from the key and turns off the high-voltage net when the cover separates from the frame so people will not get hurt.

Abstract: A device for illumination and insect extermination for use with a conventional electrical wall outlet features a light source and an electrocution grid both operatively connected to electrical connectors through which power is supplied. The light source and grid are arranged such that the grid does not interfere with the transmission of light in at least one direction. A housing and a perforated translucent guard positioned about the light source and grid allow a substantial portion of the light emitted to leave the device while preventing accidental human contact with the electrocution grid. A switch allows the grid to be manually disabled while removal of the guard causes automatic disabling. A photoelectric sensor prevents wasteful energy use by activating the light source only when the surrounding environment is substantially dark.

Abstract: An insect trap (100) is disclosed which has insect retention means (300) for preventing escape of insects which enter an effective zone of said insect retention means (300) and insect attractant means (200) for attracting insects from a selected group of insects to within said effective zone of said insect retention means (300). The attractant means include at least one variable infra-red radiation emission means (2, 4) adapted to emit variable infra-red radiation. The arrangement is such that insects from the selected group which are outside the trap (100) can detect the variable infra-red radiation and are attracted to an area within the effective zone of the insect retention means (300). A method of attracting insects from a selected group of insects to a predetermined location is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mosquito-killing LED lamp also serving as a lighting fixture includes an LED light source, one or a plurality of light board comprised of multiple UV LEDs and multiple visible light LED arranged in array; a power supply combined in modular with the LED light source to output power to drive those UV and visible light LEDs; and a casing containing the light board, one or a plurality of electric shock mesh holding against the light board, and one or a plurality of barrier on a surface of the casing; the power supply being electrically connected to one or a plurality of high voltage transformer, which in turn being electrically connected to the electric shock mesh to seduce and killing mosquitoes.

Abstract: An electric pulse counter for counting and recording the number of insects killed in a commercial insect electrocutor through an on-site field server is disclosed. The pulse counter is configured of field servers 100, an internet 40, an administrative computer 60, and user terminals 50. An insect electrocutor 20 is positioned near each of the field servers 100 for attracting insects present in the agricultural region and killing them by electrical discharge. An electromagnetic detection coil 10 is disposed above or around the insect electrocutor 20 for detecting changes in the electromagnetic field caused by such electrical discharges. An AC signal converter circuit 30 is disposed in each field server 100 and connected to the lead wire of the corresponding electromagnetic detection coil 10 for generating a digital count pulse from the signal outputted by the electromagnetic detection coil 10.

Abstract: An insect trap system including a housing having first and second opposing ends, the first opposing end defining an aperture, an insect attractant module configured to create an airborne attractant zone, a fan disposed and configured to draw air into the housing through the aperture, a gate configured to operate in a first state wherein airflow through the aperture is inhibited by the gate, and to operate in a second state wherein airflow through the aperture is not substantially inhibited by the gate, wherein the gate is maintained in the first state for a predetermined first time such that the airborne attractant zone is formed and the gate is maintained in the second state for a second predetermined time such that insects within a capture zone are compelled to enter the housing through the aperture, wherein the gate is configured to alternate between the first and second states.

Abstract: The present invention provides a LED mosquito trap lamp combined with a liquid mosquito bait. The mosquito trap lamp further includes a bait-drawing means and a bait-releasing unit for assisting the emanation of the bait. The combination of ultra-violet light and the mosquito bait for attracting the mosquitoes proves to be effective and safe as the ultra-violet light is provided by using visible light LEDs in combination of the filter and the liquid bait is nontoxic to human beings.

Abstract: An ant exterminating apparatus operates to exterminate an ant colony using a energy producing element secured within a housing. The ant exterminating apparatus further includes a cover that is pivotally attached to a base. The cover is pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and an energy producing element is affixed to the cover to quickly generate radiation or heat energy between the cover and the base upon command of either the user or a conventional timing device. Bait is placed within the housing to attract the worker ants, and the energy producing element is activated periodically. The energy producing element will raise the body temperature of the ants such that the ants will die while feeding on the bait or soon thereafter, thereby destroying the colony.

Abstract: A mosquito trap includes: a container defining an inner space therein and having a top opening in fluid communication with the inner space and adapted for entrance of mosquito therethrough and into the inner space; a perforated plate mounted in the container, dividing the inner space into first and second chambers, and formed with a plurality of apertures in fluid communication with the first and second chambers; and a carbon dioxide generating attractant disposed in the second chamber of the container.

Abstract: An electric insect killer includes a housing, an insect attracting and killing module, an illuminating module, and a power supplying module. The insect attracting and killing module is coupled to the housing and includes a light source for generating light to attract insects, and a high voltage grid unit surrounding the light source and operable to electrocute the insects attracted to the light source. The illuminating module is mounted on the housing for emitting illuminating light. The power supplying module is mounted in the housing, and is coupled electrically to the light source, the high voltage grid unit, and the illuminating module for supplying electric power thereto.

Abstract: An electric insect killer includes: a housing; an insect attracting and killing module coupled to the housing and including a light source for generating light to attract insects, and a high voltage grid unit surrounding the light source and operable to electrocute the insects attracted to the light source; a power supplying module including a power storing unit mounted in the housing and coupled electrically to the light source and the high voltage grid unit to supply electric power thereto; and a power generator including a power generating member mounted in the housing and connected electrically to the power storing unit, and a drive arm accessible externally of the housing, coupled to the power generating member, and operable to drive the power generating member to generate electricity that is to be stored in the power storing unit.

Abstract: An electronic mosquito racket includes a frame body holding a charged mesh, a grip accommodating a power control unit that is electrically connected to the charged mesh, and a shaft made out of a flexible material and connected between the frame body and the grip to enhance the swiping speed of the electronic mosquito racket and to provide a shock absorbing effect.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for repelling ants and other insects positions design flow of insulated DC current in design proximity to targeted areas (1), facilities, equipment and AC electrical devices occupied by or likely to be occupied by the ants and other insects. The apparatus includes a DC ant and insect repeller having an insulated electromagnet conductor wire (2) with electromagnetic windings (3) charged with predetermined flow of DC electricity. Charge of DC electricity is predetermined for causing cyclic heat of 140° F. from electrical resistance within a range of 50-to-90 ohms in the electromagnetic windings. A flow cycler (26) cycles current on-and-off to prevent the repeller from being a heater of a cold place or a heater in opposition to an air-conditioner or desirable weather temperature while also minimizing use of electricity for repelling the ants and other insects.

Abstract: A bug killing device includes a body that defines a combustion chamber with a candle disposed in the combustion chamber. The burning candle produces heated gases that include carbon dioxide. A first bait receptacle is disposed above the combustion chamber with bait being disposed in the first bait receptacle such that the heat from the burning candle warms the bait receptacle to evaporate bait into an electrified grid.

Abstract: A housing is provided for attracting and eradicating mosquitoes. The interior walls of the housing is painted with a dark color such as black and it is coupled to a water container with an air duct. An electrified conductive grid is mounted at a large front opening of the main housing. A mixture of water and charcoal is placed in the water container. A louver panel is mounted in front of the electrified conductive grid to provide a shield as well as a canopy against rain and sun light. An interior container having a plurality of open top compartment is located in the main housing with various selected organic materials placed in those compartments for creating an environment in the main housing attractive to various types of mosquitoes.

Abstract: Insects come into lighting fixtures, and enormous efforts are expended to clean the interior of a glove. Here is provided a repellent paint, which prevents this effect. The repellent paint is characterized in that it has at least cyclopropane carboxylate as a repellent ingredient, and comprises at least a porous carrier particle of an inorganic oxide, a surfactant, a paint binder and a solvent.

Abstract: An insect trap which includes a base having a rear surface and a front surface, a housing mounted to cover at least a portion of the front surface of the base, an insect attractant such as a light located at least partially within the housing, an insect neutralizer such as an adhesive surface located at least partially within the housing, and an electrical plug protruding from the rear surface of the base whereby the insect trap may be mounted to an electrical socket by inserting the electrical plug into the electrical socket. The insect trap can be easily mounted and removed, making it suitable for intermittent, seasonal, or temporary use.

Abstract: A portable, self-contained unit has two spaced apart electrical wire grid screens. One of the screens has a positive charge and the other has a negative charge. Electrical power is provided to a transformer which provides the necessary electrical current to the grid screens. Flying insects attempting to pass between the dual electrified grid screens are electrocuted. A third screen is located behind the dual electrical screens, at the rear of the unit, adjacent to the living space. The dual screens are secured within a frame which is made of a non-electrical conducting material. The entire unit is configured to be positioned within a window opening and secured within the opening by slideably adjustable wing elements which moveably extend laterally from the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for attracting mosquitoes to an electronic insect killing machine (i.e., bug zapper) is provided. The apparatus includes a converter device that fits over a fluorescent or ultraviolet light bulb of the bug zapper. The converter device controls radiant light and heat emitted by the light bulb to produce a desired level of heat to create a warm mass, or host simulator that simulates a blood host meal for biting insects. Mosquitoes and other biting insects, which have infrared vision, are attracted to the host simulator. When used with a scented lure that lures the mosquitoes and biting insects near the insect killer, the host simulator lures the mosquitoes and other insects to the killing device of the insect killer. The mosquitoes and biting insects are destroyed once lured to the killing device. The converter device also blocks most of the visible light emitted by the light bulb, and therefore does not lure beneficial insects, which are attracted to visible light, into the insect killer.