Abstract: An insect abatement system attracts and captures insects through the emission of carbon dioxide gas. The insect abatement system attaches to a lamp pole and accompanying gas burning lamp. The system routes carbon dioxide gas generated from the gas burning lamp through the lamp pole to the insect abatement assembly where the carbon dioxide is emitted to the atmosphere. The outflow of carbon dioxide gas is used as an attractant for insects. Insects are attracted to the carbon dioxide emissions which is strategically placed to lure insects near an inlet device. Attracted insects enter the insect abatement system through the inlet device and are sucked into the insect abatement system by an inflow of air created by a suction mechanism. The insects entering the insect abatement system are channeled to an insect collection device where they are captured and disabled.