Abstract: A baseboard and insect capturing assembly includes a base panel having a first side, a second side, a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of end edges. The base has a plurality of openings extending therethrough for receiving fasteners to be extended through a wall. A trough for holding insecticide is attached to the first side of the base panel. The trough generally extends between the end edges and is positioned generally between the top edge and the bottom edge. A covering is positionable over the base. The covering has an outer surface, an inner surface, an upper edge and a lower edge. The lower edge has a plurality notches therein. A securing assembly is attached to the first side of the base panel and the inner surface of the covering for releasably securing the covering to the base panel.

Abstract: An insect trap that utilizes a combustion chamber to produce carbon dioxide for an attractant. Combustion gasses from the combustion chamber are cooled in a conduit for the trap inlet. Thus, a single fan may be used for both drawing insects into the insect trap and for cooling the combustion chamber. Combustion gasses, after being cooled by the flow of air through the conduit connected to the trap inlet, may be further cooled by a cooling system, such as a thermoelectric device. As such, the insect trap of the present invention may be used to produce carbon dioxide, via combustion, at temperatures at or below ambient temperature.

Abstract: An insect trap that utilizes a combustion chamber to produce carbon dioxide for an attractant. Combustion gasses from the combustion chamber are cooled in a conduit for the trap inlet. Thus, a single fan may be used for both drawing insects into the insect trap and for cooling the combustion chamber. Combustion gasses, after being cooled by the flow of air through the conduit connected to the trap inlet, may be further cooled by a cooling system, such as a thermoelectric device. As such, the insect trap of the present invention may be used to produce carbon dioxide, via combustion, at temperatures at or below ambient temperature.

Abstract: A method of dispersing a volatile composition which method comprises dispersing a volatile composition into an air steam; and generating an ion wind, thus causing the molecules of the volatile to become electrically charged. An apparatus for use in the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a trap for insects, without killing them. It employs a housing, with an opening on one end, and at least one layer of parallel strings or line stretched across that opening. The distance between each string corresponds to the width of the body of the target insect. Some type of attractant is used to attract the target insect. Farmers, entomologists, and hobbyists will find this trap useful since it captures insects without killing them, thus permitting identification and further study.

Abstract: An insect and/or arthropod trapping device that generates its own attractants of carbon dioxide (CO2), and ammonia through the chemical reaction of adding a weakly acidic liquid such as vinegar (acetic acid) to solids such as baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), with the optional addition of urea and/or lactic acid. The liquids are mixed over a period of days onto the solids to generate CO2 in the vicinity of an insect/arthropod trap having glue boards that trap the insects and arthropods when they alight on the glue board. The attractants can be used with devices that utilize various combinations of other insect attractants and traps such as sound, light, scent, visual, electrical, chemical, sticky surfaces, mesh nets, etc., to further attract and trap or kill insects and/or arthropods.

Abstract: A capture apparatus for an insect containment trap includes a disposable capture vessel (which may be a plastic milk jug), a funnel element (which may be a modified plastic beverage container), and a mechanical spring-loaded clip. The funnel element interfaces the capture vessel to the baiting device, and the clip joins the mouth of the capture vessel to the mouth of the funnel element.

Abstract: An improved method for providing an insect-attracting gaseous product to an insect trap is provided by using an ozone-producing unit and activated carbon so that ozone produced in the unit from air or oxygen contacts the activated carbon, producing an insect-attracting gaseous product, which insect-attracting gaseous product can be fed to an insect trap. The insect-attracting gaseous product of the invention exceeds the effectiveness of carbon dioxide alone in attracting insects. An insect trap is placed in fluid communication with the output of such a unit producing an insect-attracting gaseous product to provide an effective insect trap.

Abstract: The invention provides an insect control system for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling insects, such as termites. The insect control system comprises at least one control station for monitoring and/or baiting insects and at least one guide element which extends to areas surrounding the control stations and to areas that are conductive to insect activity. The guide element(s) facilitates an insect, such as termite, in locating a control station. The present system is more efficiency and advantageous over other bait or monitoring systems because of the facilitation of termites by the guide element(s) to the control stations(s).

Abstract: A fly trap includes a cylindrical side wall made of a mesh material; a bottom wall located proximate (i.e., “at or near”) the bottom end of the side wall; a top wall located proximate the top end of the side wall; a conical entry conduit extending from proximate the bottom wall and providing an entry path to the interior chamber of the fly trap; and a lure holding device for holding a fly lure composition beneath the bottom opening of the entry conduit. The entry conduit may include an extending flange member that forms at least a portion of the bottom wall of the trap. Preferably, the top wall and/or some other part of the fly trap includes a light reflecting device, such as a prism or reflector, to help attract attention to the trap in the daylight. Also, to help attract attention to the trap at night, one or more surfaces may be coated with or constructed from a material that glows in the dark (e.g., a powder containing a commercially available phosphorescent material).

Abstract: An insect trap apparatus includes a trap housing having at least one inlet and at least one outlet. A source of suction is located within the housing and is in fluid communication with the inlet for drawing insects through the inlet. Carbon dioxide gas is disposed in the housing and includes a combustion chamber with a chamber outlet. An exhaust system is connected to the CO2 gas source for directing a flow of CO2 from the gas source to the at least one outlet. Insects are caught in a trap cup that is connected to the housing and disposed between the inlet and the source of suction.

Abstract: A flying inspect trap includes large, multi-directional, oppositely facing ingress openings to elongated chambers housing UV lamps emitting insect attractant light. A disposable cartridge has two sections which mate together to form a container for a roll of adhesive trapping medium. The cartridge sections are opened and spread apart to fit beneath the UV lamps. A motor indexes the adhesive medium so that some unused portion is always available for trapping insects until the roll is exhausted. The spent roll is then rolled into one cartridge section externally; and the two cartridge sections are coupled together to encase the spent roll for disposal.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to provide standing water at convenient locations for the use of mosquitoes to lay eggs. After eggs are deposited in the development cycle of the egg, the larva, pupa, adult life stage are interrupted by denying the proper environment to sustain their development. Also disclosed is an apparatus to abate mosquito populations which provides a convenient and attractive reservoir of liquid situated to encourage use by mosquitoes for egg laying. At intervals the liquid in the reservoir is flushed or filtered eliminating mosquito biomass developing in the liquid. The bio-matter is substantially removed and aborts the development of the bio-matter into adult insects.

Abstract: The present invention is an arthropod trap including a housing and containment chamber. The housing includes external openings, an overhang, and an internal tube and plate with entry ports. Attracted by bait in the containment chamber, arthropods fly in through the external openings, and then travel through the entry ports in the plate into the containment chamber. Alternatively, arthropods can directly enter the containment chamber through optional entry ports. The containment chamber can be a box or other rigid container, or a bag. This trap can be used to contain or monitor the populations of many different types of flying arthropods, including but not limited to flies, wasps, and yellow jackets.

Abstract: A slug barrier employs a salt or another non-toxic irritant to gastropods. An elongated flexible edge barrier extends along a margin of the garden, and has a lower edge protruding into the soil and an upper edge extending above the soil. A channel member formed at the upper edge holds a length of wicking material. The wicking material can be a compressed flat synthetic sponge. A paste of salt and other possible minor constituents is charged into the wicking material. The salt is an irritant to garden slugs and snails. Cayenne pepper and garlic juice can be added as know deterrents to a insects and animals such as rabbits. A liquid organic detergent in the paste prevents animals such as deer from licking or biting the sponge. The detergent deters other animals from crossing the barrier.

Abstract: A device and method for trapping flying insects including a housing having an opening for the entry of insects; a physical attractant for the insects; a trapping arrangement arranged in association with the physical attractant for trapping insects attracted thereto; and an emission arrangement for emitting a chemical attractant for the insects employing a cartridge which contains predetermined amounts of preselected chemical reactants and which engages the trapping device so that the cartridge is operative to enable the emission arrangement to produce a gaseous suspension of the chemical attractant in the vicinity of the trapping device.

Abstract: A method and device is described for producing carbon dioxide and water vapor, together as an insect attractant, near an insect killing field. The invention describes an economical and convenient way of producing the insect attractant by utilizing paraffin in combustion.

Abstract: The present invention a flying insect control device for placement over an entrance or exit way used by insects, said flying insect control device comprises a body having a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening, said openings connected with a passageway. It further includes a includes a flange connected proximate said second end of said body, said flange adapted for mounting said flying insect control device onto a flat surface over an insect entrance or exit way such that said passageway is in communication with said insect entrance or exist way; wherein said passageway dimensioned to compel flying insects to land at a landing area defined at said first end of said body and further compel insects to ambulate through said passageway laced with insecticide.

Abstract: An apparatus for destroying mosquitoes by luring them into the apparatus where they are killed and their remains are incinerated. In order to lure the mosquitoes to the apparatus a mixture is emitted that attracts mosquitoes. The mixture contains a chemical attractant for mosquitoes that is stored in a container and metered out automatically. The mixture also contains carbon dioxide that is produced by the incineration of the mosquitoes and the chemical attractant. The apparatus includes an electric heater that heats the apparatus so that its skin temperature approximates the temperature of human skin. Once the mosquitoes are within the apparatus, a high velocity stream of recirculated air captures and carries them to a fan where they are killed and shredded. The shredded remains are incinerated to produce the carbon dioxide and to avoid the disposal of captured mosquitoes. Only a small portion of the recirculated air is emitted to the atmosphere thereby minimizing the consumption of electrical energy.

Abstract: An insect trap is described which comprises an insect-attracting element and an insect-holding element, the insect-attracting element being a hologram, that is to say a material in the form of a film which contains the result of a holographic recording method. A cavity or an adhesive, advantageously in the form of an adhesive layer, may be used as the insect-holding element of the insect trap. The insect trap may also contain insecticides and attractants. The use of a hologram is particularly suitable for attraction of flying insect species such as the housefly, the Indian meal moth, the clothes moth, mosquitoes and the common wasp.

Abstract: A trap for killing gravid mosquitoes which includes a vessel containing water, an electrocution device with a rough inner surfaced frame supported by a floating ring floating above the water, and a walled structure with an opening on the upper ½ portion of one side of the walls. The vessel with the floating electrocution device is arranged inside of the walled structure to form a tree hole-like trap. The present invention provides an apparatus to kill the gravid mosquitoes, also a method to control the mosquitoes by providing an environment to accommodate the mosquitoes' favored breeding behavior needs and uses water as an attractant to lure the mosquitoes into attempting to land or breed on the rough surface of the electrocution device and be killed. This method can kill the gravid mosquitoes before they lay eggs without any use of chemical poisons.

Abstract: An insect trapping apparatus and associated method attracts insects, such as mosquitos, by emitting a carbon dioxide gas as an insect attractant and producing a heat signature from the insect trap characteristic of a warm blooded animal and a blue light of a wavelength that attracts insects into the insect trap. The carbon dioxide gas is exhausted together with moisture through a vertically extending exhaust tube to minimize cooling of the carbon dioxide gas and minimize condensation of moisture while attracting insects through an inflow channel of an insect trap to trap the insects therein.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for trapping insects, such as mosquitos, is disclosed. A gas source emits a gas for attracting insects. An insect trap barrel assembly is spaced from the gas source and includes a cylindrically configured housing having an outer wall surface. An air intake wall is spaced from the outer wall surface and defines an annular configured air inflow channel. A fan assembly is mounted within the housing and communicates with the air inflow channel and draws outside air into the housing and traps insects that are drawn into the housing with the inflow of air. The air intake wall is dimensioned and spaced from the outer wall such that the inflow of air into the inflow channel creates a substantially laminar flow of air along the outer wall surface of the housing.

Abstract: A mosquito and biting insect attracting apparatus that includes a heat element (a thermal lure), a source of carbon dioxide (CO2), and a source of a chemical biting insect attractant, such as octenol. The heat for the thermal lure and the source of CO2 are provided by a propane flame. The thermal lure includes a structure that surrounds a propane burner and that is heated by the burner to a temperature that is similar to that of a small animal, such as 95 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The structure includes a series of baffles and conduction elements that permit the structure to have a substantially constant heat signature, which is desirable for attracting mosquitoes and other biting insects. A mechanism may be provided for trapping or killing the attracted mosquitoes, such as an adhesive substance or an electronic grid.

Abstract: A spill resistant insect bait station particularly adapted for use with liquid or gel insecticide consists of a generally cylindrical housing having an open end, a closed end, and a removable end cap assembly adapted for removable attachment with said open end. The housing interior functions as a reservoir for liquid or gel bait formulations, such as attractants and toxicants. Axial apertures formed in the housing ends provide insects with access to the interior of the housing through a series of openings defined in the walls of internal tube and shaft structures. A spiral baffle projects radially outward from the shaft for sealing engagement with the inner wall of the tubular structure to prevent spillage of liquid bait, while defining a passage for insects leading to the liquid bait. A series of offset openings in the shaft and tube walls provide access to the housing interior.

Abstract: An insect trap apparatus includes a trap housing having at least one inlet and at least one outlet. A source of suction is located within the housing and is in fluid communication with the inlet for drawing insects through the inlet. Carbon dioxide gas is disposed in the housing and includes a combustion chamber with a chamber outlet. An exhaust system is connected to the CO2 gas source for directing a flow of CO2 from the gas source to the at least one outlet. Insects are caught in a trap cup that is connected to the housing and disposed between the inlet and the source of suction.

Abstract: An insect trap is disclosed. The trap is adapted to attract insects of the type that tend to naturally congregate together such as lady beetles or box elder bugs. The trap is formed from a single blank manufactured from a light-colored material. The blank has tabs extending from it and has slits cut into it. Predetermined fold lines allow the blank to be folded so that the tabs engage in the slits to form a single chambered insect trap. The blank may have images of insects marked on its outermost surface to aid in attracting insects to the trap. The trap is designed to allow insects to freely enter and exit therefrom and may be either emptied or disposed of when a suitable number of insects are held therein. The attractants used to draw insects to the trap are the use of light-colored materials for the blank, the marking of images of the desired insect onto the exterior surface of the blank and pheromones naturally released by insects attracted by the other mechanisms.

Abstract: A bee and wasp trap is provided, comprising a threaded cylindrical base unit with handles, a bait, a curved funnel shaped insert having internal lugs containing holes and configured to thread into the base unit, and a lid having tabs with pins, such that rotation of the lid engages the pins within the lug holes, and such that removal of the lid turns the trap on. The bee and wasp trap has particular utility in connection with efficient abatement of bees, yellow jackets, and other stinging insects around the exterior of residential homes and other outdoor locations.

Abstract: Below ground kits for controlling arthropods such as termites, ants, and roaches. A first embodiment fills a chamber with a food and places it adjacent to an arthropod population such as termites, so that live termites can then enter the entrance/exit of the tube to reach the food. Once termites are inside the tube, a non-edible foraging matrix, such as a disc of loose soil, sand, rocks, shale, and gravel that is treated with a slow acting and non-repellant toxicant, is placed between the food in the chamber and the termite entrance/exit. Termites are forced to pass through and disperse the slow-acting and non-repellent toxicant through their tunnels and living space in order to kill termites over time.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an article for preventing pests from gaining entrance to a building structure. The article comprises a length of fibrous fabric and a plurality of adhesive strips. The fabric is designed for adhesive attachment to a dwelling or building structure adjacent points of entry and the adhesive strips are designed for adhesively attaching the fabric in snug adjacency to the outfitted building structure. The fabric is impregnated with at least one pesticide composition and has outwardly extending fibers for entangling the legs of pests attempting to gain entrance to the building structure by maneuvering across the fabric to points of entry. These outwardly extending fibers thus directly deposit pesticide composition on the pests for preventing them from gaining entrance to the building structure. Importantly, the fabric is brilliantly colored or has highly light reflective coloration for attracting the pests to the pesticide-impregnated fabric for contact treatment.

Abstract: An insect trap and a kit are provided for luring and retaining insects therein. The insect trap preferably includes a hollow housing having at least one opening therein and a hollow and enclosed cartridge member positioned in the housing and having at least one opening therein positionally aligned with the at least one opening of the housing so that insects may pass directly through the opening of the housing and into the cartridge member. Preferably, the combination of a lure and a retainer also is positioned within the cartridge member for luring and retaining insects within the cartridge member so that internal contents of the cartridge member can be sanitarily removed and disposed.

Abstract: A sunlight and water utilized compound mosquito attraction apparatus and an energy efficient sunlight powered mosquito killing system, which can be integrated into a complete mosquito attraction and killing system, solely use natural resources of sunlight and water to perform functions of mosquito attraction and killing. Comprising a multi-function solar utilizer and a standing water container, the sunlight and water utilized compound mosquito attraction apparatus synthetically and complementarily utilizes sunlight and water. To use sunlight to kill mosquito with less size and less cost of group of solar cells and with functional time beyond daytime, the energy efficient sunlight powered mosquito killing system uses two energy reservoirs and a periodic control process of letting the system alternatively in electricity supply state and electricity non-supply state. The specific physical form of the integrated mosquito attraction and killing system also allows zero maintenance effort.

Abstract: An insect control station for baiting and/or trapping insects that includes a base, a cover, and an insert locked between the base and cover. The insert is preferably a glueboard or tray. The glueboard, to which insects stick, is used for trapping insects in an environment. The tray is used for holding a toxic bait or attractant that the insect takes back to its nest. The tray may also be used to hold glue for trapping purposes. To maximize the safety of the naive person, especially a child, who does not know what an insect control station is, the base and cover are locked to each other with two hand operated keyless locks that operate independently of the other. The keyless locks are recessed relative to the cover at a span having a width greater than a child's hand such that a child may not operate the locks at the same time with one hand. The operating portion of the lock is located on the base so that if two hands operate the two different locks, the cover will not move.

Abstract: A fly trap includes a cylindrical side wall made of a mesh material; a bottom wall located proximate (i.e., “at or near”) the bottom end of the side wail; a top wall located proximate the top end of the side wall; a conical entry conduit extending from proximate the bottom wall and providing an entry path to the interior chamber of the fly trap; and a lure holding device for holding a fly lure composition beneath the bottom opening of the entry conduit. The entry conduit may include an extending flange member that forms at least a portion of the bottom wall of the trap. Preferably, the top wall and/or some other part of the fly trap includes a light reflecting device, such as a prism or reflector, to help attract attention to the trap in the daylight. Also, to help attract attention to the trap at night, one or more surfaces may be coated with or constructed from a material that glows in the dark (e.g. a powder containing a commercially available phosphorescent material).

Abstract: An insect trap fitting adapted to cover an opening in a receptacle containing insect attractant. The fitting includes a cover plate with a first aperture in it and a first skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the first aperture. A screen with a second aperture in it is located at the lower edge of the first skirt. A blade extends from the second aperture to a position above the first aperture in the cover plate. The fitting may also include a second skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the second aperture, the blade extending from the lower edge of the second skirt to above the level of the first aperture in the cover plate. A fly trap includes the fitting and a receptacle.

Abstract: A flying inspect trap includes large, multi-directional, oppositely facing ingress openings to elongated chambers housing UV lamps emitting insect attractant light. A disposable cartridge has two sections which mate together to form a container for a roll of adhesive trapping medium. The cartridge sections are opened and spread apart to fit beneath the UV lamps. A motor indexes the adhesive medium so that some unused portion is always available for trapping insects until the roll is exhausted. The spent roll is then rolled into one cartridge section externally; and the two cartridge sections are coupled together to encase the spent roll for disposal.

Abstract: An insect trapping apparatus and associated method attracts insects, such as mosquitos, by emitting a carbon dioxide gas as an insect attractant and producing a heat signature from the insect trap characteristic of a warm blooded animal and a blue light of a wavelength that attracts insects into the insect trap. The carbon dioxide gas is exhausted together with moisture through a vertically extending exhaust tube to minimize cooling of the carbon dioxide gas and minimize condensation of moisture while attracting insects through an inflow channel of an insect trap to trap the insects therein.

Abstract: Above ground kits for controlling arthropods such as termites, carpenter ants, fire ants, roaches, combinations, and the like. Embodiments can include mounting a chamber on the inside and outside of a manmade structure such as a house, a building, and a shed. Additionally, the invention can be mounted on a foundation beneath the structure. Furthermore, the above ground invention can be mounted on a side of a fence. Still furthermore, the invention can be placed on the sides of natural items that need protection such as trees, and the like. And still furthermore, the invention can be attached to a planter. Methods for mounting can include adhesive layers such as peel and stick tape, as well as removable fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners. Other fasteners can include nails, screws and stake type members. The chambers can be wrapped in shrink wrap, and the like.

Abstract: Surface ground kits for controlling arthropods such as termites, carpenter ants, fire ants, roaches, and the like, and combinations thereof. Embodiments can include mounting a chamber on a ground insertable member having an edible food source, such as a wood stake, and pressing the member into the ground until the chamber is against the ground surface. The chamber can be cylindrical disc shape having one closed end and closed sides, such as plastic cup, Petri dish, and the like. Optionally, the chamber can be non-opaque so that the interior contents can be viewed from outside the chamber. The lower open end of the chamber can be a layer of an edible non-toxic material such as a layer of foam, and the like. On top of the edible layer, can be a layer of a non-edible foraging matrix that contains the slow-acting non-repellent toxicant within the foraging matrix, and this layer can be visible through the top closed portion of the chamber.

Abstract: A blood-feeding-fly trap composed of 3 or more legs held in position by a top element or elements and a flexible cover. Spacing rods also locate the legs and hold the cover taut. A dark object hangs freely from the top element to attract the flies which are retained in a container at the top of the trap. The design allows easy relocation when assembled. All major elements are held by fasteners that allow assembly and disassembly for efficient manufacture, shipping, and storage.

Abstract: A lure for bees which is utilized during a rescue attempt. The lure is activated by the rescuer and tossed a short distance away from the attack site to draw the attacking bees, together with newly arriving bees, away from the victim and the rescuer. The lure is equipped with a variety of devices designed to attract the bees, including, but not limited to: noise attraction, chemical attraction, and motion attraction.

Abstract: A mosquito and biting insect attracting apparatus that includes a heat element (a thermal lure), a source of carbon dioxide (CO2), and a source of a chemical biting insect attractant, such as octenol. The heat for the thermal lure and the source of CO2 are provided by a propane flame. The thermal lure includes a structure that surrounds a propane burner and that is heated by the burner to a temperature that is similar to that of a small animal, such as 95 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. The structure includes a series of baffles and conduction elements that permit the structure to have a substantially constant heat signature, which is desirable for attracting mosquitoes and other biting insects. A mechanism may be provided for trapping or killing the attracted mosquitoes, such as an adhesive substance or an electronic grid.

Abstract: An insect capturing device including a head having bristles which are arranged in concentric rings. A handle has a trigger which allows a user to move the bristles between a diverged position and a converged position in which an insect is entrapped without being injured. The device may then be carried outdoors and the bristles again moved to the diverged position so that the insect is released harmlessly.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition and procedure for manipulating the behaviour of the webbing clothes moth, Tineola bisselliella (Hummel) (Lepidoptera: Tineidae). In particular, this invention relates to the use of specific semiochemical and sonic signals for manipulating the behaviour of the webbing clothes moths. A composition of chemicals for manipulating the behaviour of clothes moths, said composition comprising two or more chemicals in all possible combinations and ratios selected from the group consisting of: 1) (E,Z)-2,13:octadecadienal; 2) (E,Z)-2,13:octadecadienol; 3) hexadecanoic acid methyl ester; 4) (Z)-9-hexadecenoic acid methyl ester; 5) nonanal; 6) geranylacetone; 7) octanal; 8) decanal; 9) nonenal; 10) octenal; 11) decenal.

Abstract: An insect control station provides an analog signal to a speaker and delivers acoustic energy from the speaker to a resonator positioned in the path of the acoustic energy. The analog signal can be provided from a memory by way of a digital to analog converter, from a digital signal processor, or from a mechanical element. Preferably, the acoustic energy emitted from one or more of the control stations of any of these arrangements is simulative of at least a portion of a heartbeat. The control station can include a surface that supports a pesticide, a gluey substance, an attractant (e.g., a pattern), and can deliver one or more feeding stimulants such as acetone, lactic acid, octenol, heat, carbon dioxide or some other byproduct of respiration or digestion.

Abstract: A waterproof cabinet, speakers, power source, processor, and solar panel which together operate to emit high frequency sound waves that can repel mosquitoes and other flying pests.

Abstract: A pest control apparatus is provided including a vacuum adapted to suction air from an inlet upon the actuation thereof. Also included is a mechanical housing with attractor means for luring pests to a position where the pests may be suctioned. A trigger means is provided for actuating the vacuum either based on a sensor detecting a pest or intermittently based on expiration of a timer. A one way valve prevents the pests from escaping.

Abstract: A method of preparing a rapid acting bait composition which is water based and contains a water-sensitive insecticide as an active ingredient is described. The composition is easily applied into cracks and crevices and voids or other pest harborage areas to rapidly kill insect pests, particularly cockroaches. A kit is also described for preparation of the composition.

Abstract: An insect trap with glue boards which are mounted inside a housing so as to be not readily visible when the trap is seen from various angles. The trap uses a lens with a roughened inside surface in combination with a reflector (preferably double parabolic) to enhance a UV light source mounted inside the trap. The housing of the trap has openings through which insects are able to enter an inside chamber. The walls of the chamber are lined with glue boards, which may be treated with chemical attractant so as to increase the tendency for insects to land on the adhesive area of the glue boards. The trap is designed to appear to be a simple wall sconce, and the angle at which the boards are mounted is such that the trap may be mounted at any orientation or any elevation without any significant likelihood that trapped insects will be seen by persons looking at the trap.

Abstract: An elevated beetle trap which includes two interlocking bodies each having a slot formed in a surface thereof. A sex lure is disposed in the slot to attract beetles. The beetles collide with the interlocking bodies and fall to a funnel positioned at the bottom of the interlocking bodies. A bag is removably secured to the funnel to house and transport the trapped beetles. Conveniently, the trap may be positioned over a body of water so that dead beetles fall into the water for fishfood.