Abstract: Compositions and lures are described which provide synthetic chemical attractants which function as highly effective attractants for male and female moths, primarily moths of the family Noctuidae. In one aspect, the attractants provide an effective attractant amount of vapor of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol or mixtures thereof. In another aspect, the attractants provide vapor blends of acetic acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-2-butanol, and 3-methyl-1-pentanol. By attracting male and female moths to traps or baits, the chemical attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling the moths.

Abstract: Provided is a breeding container which is adapted to be lethal to container breeding mosquitoes which contains: a walled structure defining an internal volume, the walled structure being constructed and arranged to contain an aqueous liquid within at least a portion of the internal volume; at least one opening in the walled structure disposed so as to allow mosquitoes to enter the walled structure; mosquito egg laying structure in the internal volume constructed and arranged such that female mosquitoes contact a surface of the mosquito egg laying structure; and an insecticide that is lethal to mosquitoes present in an amount sufficient to kill the female mosquitoes in contact with the surface. Also provided is a lethal mosquito breeding container kit and a method for controlling the population of container breeding mosquitoes.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for attracting, killing, and/or neutering populations of boll weevils and other insects which spend the winter in areas with thick vegetation are disclosed. With respect to boll weevils, certain plant compounds, when presented along with Grandlure, the synthetic pheromone of the cotton boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis Boh.), increase the capture of boll weevils by as much as 50% as compared to Grandlure alone. The compounds, beta-caryophyllene, eugenol and myrcene, are among those present in leaves in overwintering sites favored by boll weevils. With respect to controlling boll weevil populations, the compounds can be used alone, in combination with Grandlure, and/or in combination with compounds which are toxic to boll weevils or which inhibit their ability to develop normally or reproduce.

Abstract: A trap for trapping a pest comprises a container having a passage leading to a pitfall, and a medium positioned in the pitfall, the medium being capable of flowing in response to pressure exerted thereon by the pest and being capable of adhering to an exterior surface of the pest which come into contact with the medium whereby the additional weight of the medium restricts the ability of the pest to leave the container.

Abstract: A trap for capturing insects and other vermin, such as cockroaches, including a baited container having an opening at the top provided with a vertically arranged smooth-walled tube, which can be oiled to make it more difficult for the vermin to escape. A retaining apparatus can be provided allowing the entrance, but not the exit, of insects. The retaining apparatus can be a flexible ring which has a plurality of interleaving, flexible wires pointing conically into the interior of the container. Insects can push aside the wires in one direction to enter the container, but are prevented from escaping from the interleaved wires. Alternatively, the retaining apparatus can consist of two members movably biased together at one end such as to allow easy separation of the two members by a subject insect or vermin between the two members. Once separated, the members provide entrance to the container.

Abstract: An insect trapping device generates its own insect attractants of carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2), heat and water vapor through catalytic conversion of a hydrocarbon fuel in a combustion chamber. The hot insect attractants generated in the combustion chamber are diluted and cooled to a temperature above ambient temperature and below about 115.degree. F. by mixing with air, and then the mixture is exhausted downward through the exhaust tube. A counterflow of outside air is drawn into the trap though the suction tube that concentrically surrounds the exhaust tube. Biting insects are captured in a porous, disposable bag connected to the other end of the suction tube. A thermoelectric generator, including thermoelectric modules coupled to the combustion chamber generate power for fans that provide the exhaust flow and the suction flow. Additional chemical attractants may be used with the device to make the trap even more effective.

Abstract: An insect trap includes a decorative cover, a container, and a funnel. The cover is preferably shaped in the form of a fanciful character and has a insect entry, a container opening, and a central window. The container has a mouth and is preferably an empty conventional two-liter plastic beverage bottle. The funnel has a flared opening and a short tubular extension at its other end. The extension of the funnel extends into the container and the flared opening seats against the mouth of the container. Bait, preferably tailored to lure particular species of flying insects, is provided in the container. The container is receivable through the container opening of the cover such that the mouth of the container is preferably aligned with the insect entry of the cover. Insects are lured by the bait and enter through the relatively wide flared opening of the funnel and into the container.

Abstract: An insect trap head that can be configured to contain one or two sets of threads to enable the invention to screw onto common household bottles with different opening diameters and different threading alignment and convert these bottles into an insect trap. The insect trap head has a cylindrical top section with an entry opening and a first set of threads being axially orientated to enable the top section to screw onto a bottle with an externally threaded neck. A conical insect entryway section is disposed in the entry opening of the top section. The insect entryway having an entryway skirt section gradually tapering as it projects downwards defining a bottom opening. A ring-shaped bottom section extends peripherally from the top section. The bottom section has a second set of threads that are axially orientated to enable the bottom section to screw onto an alternative bottle requiring a different orientation of threads than that of the first set of threads.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attracting insects, especially black flies, sand flies and mosquitoes, in which the physical effects associated with the skin areas of prey-animals are simulated. Basic elements of a first embodiment of the apparatus include warmed elastic-walled holders of pulsed fluid which may be in the form of elastic tubing through which warm fluid flows in pulses arranged to produce various physical effects. Power for fluid heating and pulsing action may be provided by solar electrical, mechanical, nuclear, chemical or other source. Basic elements of a second embodiment of the apparatus include a weak spring suspended from a support and coupled to a vibration generator. The spring includes a deformable skin-like membrane therearound. Vibration is imparted to the spring and transmitted to the membrane to produce physical effects associated with movement of a skin surface of a prey animal. A heater may also be provided to heat the skin-like surface.

Abstract: A crawling pest barrier for placement on a conduit to prevent crawling insects or pests from reaching the outlet of the conduit. A combination of -tactic, ultraviolet light and other barriers are positioned along the conduit with respect to the path of travel of the crawling pest to the outlet of the conduit.

Abstract: An insect trap device comprising a housing, the housing having an interior which is in communication with the atmosphere outside the device, the housing containing:(i) an insect attractant source;(ii) means for generating an ion wind to facilitate dispersal of the insect attractant source into the atmosphere outside the housing; and(iii) insect retaining means.

Abstract: Compositions and combinations of alpha-ionol and cade oil are effective attractants for Bactrocera latifrons (Hendel) fruit flies. By attracting adult males to field traps or baits, the attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling this agricultural pest.

Abstract: A corn rootworm/kairomone insect trap for capturing corn rootworm and other similar insects. A corn rootworm/kairomone trap comprises a capture top dome, a capture reservoir and a container containing a kairomone lure or bait. The trap is useful for corn, peanuts and leafy vegetables crop protection from corn rootworm or other insects.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for monitoring and/or controlling pests, particularly termites. The apparatus employ one or more extractor means for selectively moving termite monitoring and/or termite baiting devices. Stations used for the monitoring or control of termites are comprised of a housing that contains combinations of stacked termite monitoring and/or termite baiting devices and one or more extractor means for selectively moving the monitoring and/or baiting devices. Another embodiment optionally includes a cup for holding the termite monitoring or termite baiting devices.

Abstract: An insect trap includes a substantially cylindrical, hollow base component having an open top in communication with an interior chamber and a chemical attractant device received therein. Superimposed on the open top is a mesh screen that is precoated with an insect eradicating substance. A plurality of legs extend from the bottom surface of the base component for supporting the base component a predetermined distance above a supporting surface. In addition, the interior chamber may be selectively enclosed with a transparent, semi-spherical lid member whenever the device is not in use. The chemical attractant is released to the surrounding environment to attract insects to the insecticide coated mesh screen where they are eradicated.

Abstract: A device traps insects, such as flies, by attracting them to a lure or bait placed on a black/dark colored plate supporting the device. The device is composed of a base frame (13) with dark light blocking walls (21) raised above the plate and a combined hollow pyramid (12) and a cuboidal container (15) with light transmitting walls above the base frame (13). The device is thus designed to be dark at its bottom part and light at its upper part, thus inducing the insects which have entered to fly upwards towards the small opening (14) at the apex (9) of the pyramid (12). Those flies which fly through the opening (14) are then trapped within the container.

Abstract: Provided is a breeding container which is adapted to be lethal to container breeding mosquitoes which contains:a walled structure defining an internal volume, the walled structure being constructed and arranged to contain an aqueous liquid within at least a portion of the internal volume;at least one opening in the walled structure disposed so as to allow mosquitoes to enter the walled structure;mosquito egg laying structure in the internal volume constructed and arranged such that female mosquitoes contact a surface of the mosquito egg laying structure; andan insecticide that is lethal to mosquitoes present in an amount sufficient to kill the female mosquitoes in contact with the surface. Also provided is a lethal mosquito breeding container kit and a method for controlling the population of container breeding mosquitoes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling ants and other pests are provided. A micromachine has a battery and a remotely actuatable electrical switch operatively associated therewith. The micromachine has at least a portion thereof covered by an ant attractant such as food or bait, for example. The micromachine is of such size and weight as to be readily transportable by a fire ant or carpenter ant or other pest. In one embodiment, a resistance heating element is energized by the battery when the switch is closed thereby causing communication between a recess containing a pheromone or fungus or other ant controllant substance and the exterior of the micromachine. A thermally deformable bimetallic element may be employed for this purpose. Alternatively, a plastic film, which will degrade under the influence of heat, may be employed.

Abstract: A method and delivery system for an area-specific precision control of biting insects, including flying and non-flying, biting arthropods, is described. CO.sub.2 is metered through a tubing fence and dispensed into the center of traps that serve as visual targets for flying or walking biting arthropods. The outside membrane of a trap can be treated with mineral oil to capture and kill small arthropods such as sand flies of the genus Culicoides, or black flies of the genus Simulium. In addition, the membrane can be treated with insecticide formulations of Permethrin, Resmethrin, or Deltamethrin, to kill larger biting arthropods, such as ticks, mosquitoes, deer flies, horse flies, or stable flies. This method for biting arthropod control is an ecological-friendly alternative to the widespread broadcast application of organophosphate insecticides such as Derspan, Diprom, and Maithion.

Abstract: An insect eliminator is provided including a vacuum adapted to suction air from an inlet upon the actuation thereof. Also included is a bait compartment for attracting insects to a position where the insect may be suctioned. A timer is provided for actuating the vacuum intermittently.

Abstract: A dry insect trap for capturing male and female frugivorous pest insects for detecting, monitoring, and/or controlling.

Abstract: A sex pheromone composition effective in the attraction of female pecan weevils has been found, and comprising a mixture of substantially pure components, said components comprising: I) a racemic mixture of the cis and trans isomers of 2-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclobutaneethanol, II) ?(Z)-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane-.DELTA..sup.1,.beta. -ethanol!, III) ?(Z)-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane-.DELTA..sup.1,.alpha. -acetaldehyde!, and IV) ?(E)-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane-.DELTA..sup.1,.alpha. -acetaldehyde! in the approximate ratio of 7:16:3:3. The compositions have use as mating disruptants and as attractants for the purpose of population control or monitoring.

Abstract: A device and a related method for entrapping both flying or crawling insects such as mosquitos, fleas and ants and the like and which is effective in attracting such insects to the device when they become mired in a tacky entrapping composition. The device is constructed so that it can be easily stored when not in use. The device comprises a box-like arrangement having two halves which are hingedly connected to one another and which can be opened to form a pair of trays and expose an insect entrapping composition in each tray. A highly reflective foil surrounds a perimeter of each half or tray and which may be provided with a luminescent paint to attract the insects and a highly reflective peripheral flange surrounding each tray acts as a mirror surrounding the luminescent paint thereby further enhancing the attraction. When contacting the entrapping composition, the insects are thereupon mired in the entrapping composition.

Abstract: A mosquito destroyer including a container, an isolating mesh and a mesh tray, in which the container contains a predetermined amount of water. The isolating mesh is tightly connected with an open end of the container and a frame body is associated with the isolating mesh at the center thereof. The mesh tray is placed in the frame body and floats on the water surface. The female mosquito is induced to lay eggs on the mesh tray. After the eggs become larvas, the larvas will swim into the isolating mesh to grow up. After the larvas become mosquitoes, the mosquitoes are isolated by the isolating mesh and cannot fly out to sting humans and will die in the container.

Abstract: A flytrap including a casing having a trapping area adapted for holding a bait for attracting flies, a flapping mechanism, a holding-down mechanism, and an intermittent action control device, wherein when the driving mechanism is turned on, the holding-down mechanism is moved by a driven member of the driving mechanism to hold down the flapping mechanism, and the intermittent action control device starts counting a predetermined length of time when the driven member is turned to switch off a power control switch in cutting off power supply from the driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism is started again when the counting is ended, causing the the holding-down mechanism to be released from the flapping mechanism, permitting the flapping mechanism to flap attracted flies with a flyflap.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bioassay system for retaining hematophagous arthropods, such as, but not limited to, fleas, ticks and flies, in a microenvironment which mimics the natural conditions of unconfined hematophagous arthropods feeding on an animal. The bioassay system of the present invention comprises a container and an attachment means capable of maintaining hematophagous arthropods under conditions such that the fecundity of the retained hematophagous arthropods is substantially equivalent to the fecundity of unconfined hematophagous arthropods. The container is attached to an animal by an attachment means capable of immobilizing the container to the animal in such a manner that hematophagous arthropods can feed undisturbed from the animal through the container. In one embodiment, hematophagous arthropods are retained in a container comprising a retaining means penetrable by the mouth parts of hematophagous arthropods and a gas exchange means.

Abstract: A flytrap includes a container, a cap covering the top opening of the container, a support member supporting the container thereon, and a tray for receiving baits therein. The container has a bottom wall formed integrally with an upward projection at a central portion thereof, and a cylindrical surrounding wall so as to define an annular groove in the bottom wall between the projection wall and the surrounding wall. A liquid unit is received in the groove below the upper opening and includes a sterilizing liquid and an edible oil. The support member has a skirt portion fixed to the periphery of the bottom wall of container, and a plurality of vertical legs which have upper ends fixed to the skirt portion and which are placed on a floor. The tray is also placed on the floor under the skirt portion of the support member. The legs are located around the tray. Flies enter the container via the upper opening of the support member, thereby contacting the edible oil and drowning in the sterilizing liquid.

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: The invention relates to the use of dibutyl malate as an attractant for domestically occurring flies, particularly of the species Musca domestica and Fannia canicularis, and to insect traps characterized by emanating dibutyl malate vapors. Preferably the dibutyl malate is diluted before evaporation with a liquid diluent or a solid diluent or carrier such that the concentration in or on the trap is below 10% by weight.

Abstract: A bait is provided particularly adapted for attracting and arresting mites such that when used in a particular trap it allows non-destructive collection of mites from a produce. This enables study and enumeration of mites to be more easily carried out than with previous bait/trap combinations. The bait takes the form of an aqueous gel body which is then mounted within an apertured container which forms the trap. The gel may further contain other attractant and arrestant components and its use allows mechanical trapping mechanisms to be dispensed with.A method of assessing infestation status and a trap for mounting the bait are also provided, together with methods for using the bait and/or trap as a microbial detector.

Abstract: A fire ant trap having a stand comprising at least one prong for penetrating the surface of a fire ant mound and for supporting the trap above the mound. The fire ant trap also comprises an actuator assembly mounted atop the stand. The actuator assembly has a stalk member connected to the prong at a first end thereof and extending into a stem-like member at a second end thereof. The actuator assembly also comprises a timer and a stem-striking element for periodically impacting the stem member, and a container having an opening encircling and enclosing a portion of the stem member. In one aspect of the present invention there is provided a novel method for entrapping fire ants in a container, which is essentially a use of the aforesaid fire ant trap.

Abstract: The invention is a trap for flying insects. The trap is designed for attracting, trapping and killing flying pests such as wasps, yellow jackets and hornets. The trap is shaped to utilize both a liquid carbohydrate bait and a solid protein bait. The trap is preferably vacuumed formed from a single piece of UV-resistant plastic material. The trap for flying insects comprises a pair of opposing side panels, a plurality of insect entrances formed in the side panels, an integrally molded central tray attached to the side panels by living hinges, an integrally molded trough formed within the central tray, and an integrated, elevated bait support extending upwardly from the trough, wherein the side panels pivot to engage each other and the bottom tray to form an enclosed volume for trapping and holding flying insects.

Abstract: A flying insect trap consists of a housing having a plurality of channels, wherein each channel has a horizontal portion and a vertical portion. The channels are typically formed by a center wall which divides the housing into generally equal portions, thereby forming the channels. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the center/common wall is continuous and generally vertical so that insects contacting the wall will fall into the generally vertical portion of the channel. The housing nests with a container which is used to store bait and to capture the flying insects once they have passed through the housing.

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.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attracting insects, especially black flies and mosquitoes, in which the physical effects associated with the skin areas of prey-animals are simulated. Basic elements of the apparatus include warmed elastic-walled holders of pulsed fluid which may be in the form of elastic tubing through which warm fluid flows in pulses arranged to produce various physical effects associated with the underlying vasculature. Power for fluid heating and pulsing action may be provided by solar electrical, mechanical, nuclear, chemical or other source. Killing of insects or collection of live or dead insects may be accomplished by trapping or execution electrically, mechanically, or chemically.

Abstract: A device for trapping and collecting snails, slugs, and other like creatures in a garden environment. The device includes a container having a primary opening for accessing the interior of the container and entrance ports to provide a path of ingress for the animals to be caught. The device further includes a skirt that surrounds the container to provide the dark environment preferred by such creatures and an anchor means to secure the device from tampering by raccoons, squirrels, and other rodents.

Abstract: A yellow jacket trap has a cylindrical upper member detachably connected to a lower member. The upper member defines a hollow entrapment chamber having a bottom open end and a top end. The trap further includes an inverted cone removably inserted within the cylindrical upper member. The inverted cone has a first open end coincident with the bottom open end of the upper member and extends into the entrapment chamber. The cone tapers from its first open end to a second open end having a diameter less than that of the first open end. An orientation coupling is provided to align the inverted cone relative to the upper member and to guide the inverted cone during insertion into the upper member and removal therefrom. The trap also includes a detent element to releasably hold the inverted cone within the upper member. The detent element retains the inverted cone within the upper member even after the lower member is detached from the upper member during emptying of the entrapment chamber.

Abstract: A species-selective field trap for flies which comprises a receptacle (1) having a removable lid (4), the receptacle forming a substantially closed chamber(s), when the lid is in place, within which a source of chemical attractant vapor attractive to the selected species of fly and unattractive to most other species of fly is positioned in use. The receptacle having a substantially opaque upper, in use, end (2, 4) which is colored as a visual attractant to the selected species of fly and having one or more small apertures (6) in a side or the lid, thereof adapted to closely accommodate passage of the selected species of fly therethrough. The apertures being the primary and preferably the only means by which the chemical attractant vapor is emitted from the receptacle.

Abstract: An insect trap (10) including a housing having a support frame (11), a skin (18) of flexible transparent or translucent material attached to and substantially covering the support frame (11) to provide a housing interior (17A) which is substantially totally exposed to sunlight. A walk through passage (16A) extends through the housing interior (17A) and a brush (33A, 37A) forms a dense curtain in the walk through passage (16A) for brushing flies off an animal passing through the housing interior (17A) in the walk through passage (16A). One or more ceiling sheets or panels (20) are located in the housing which are spaced from the flexible skin (18) to define an enclosed space (57) which functions as a heat trap for insects.

Abstract: An insect trap particularly adapted to capture flys and other flying pests is comprised of two symmetrical jars mounted in-line, face-to-face and joined by a cylindrical collar made of dark plastic. The collar is pierced along its median periphery with a plurality of entry ports, a frusto-conical barrier has a base flange captured between the collar and the upper, upside-down jar. Upon entering into the darkened collar section, the insect is immediately attracted by the lighted area above it constituted by the upper jar which it can only reach by flying through a restricted opening at the top of the frusto-conical barrier.

Abstract: Propyl cyclohexyl acetate is utilized as an aggregation pheromone for the German cockroach and the combination of isobornyl acetate and santalol alone or in conjunction with cyclo propyl hexyl acetate is utilized for attracting the American, Oriental, Smokey Brown and Brown Banded cockroaches as well as palmettos. Also, in admixture with a known blatticide boric acid, boric oxide, calcium borate and sodium borate is used pyrogenic silica, pyrogenic titania or pyrogenic alumina, which are found to act as highly effective electrostatic agents which cause the blatticide to cling to the cockroaches or palmettos.

Abstract: A trap for catching flies having a cylindrical clear plastic outer shell with a removable lid and an opening in the bottom is disclosed.A funnel-shaped entryway within the cylindrical outer shell. The space between the funnel-shaped entry and the outer shell is filled with bait for attracting flies. A piece of string is glued or otherwise affixed to the inside of the small end of the funnel and dangles below the trap to form a "landing platform" for the flies to alight and crawl into the baited chamber where they become trapped and die.The lid can be removed for easy cleaning and refilling with bait.Attachment means are provided at the upper end of the trap where a piece of wire or string can be attached to hang the trap.The bait includes honey, milk, and diced apple.

Abstract: A device for use with a funnel drop-type trap for autoinoculation of active agents with insects. The device comprises a collecting chamber, an entrance near the top of the chamber for entry of the insects from the trap and for direction of the insects to the agent positioned on the surface below the entrance. At least one exit for escape of the insects is located on the sidewall of the chamber.

Abstract: A method for preventing and combating attacks of fungus and of other harmful living organisms, such as longicorn beetles and wood worm in existing building structures, by heating the attacked areas to temperatures lethal to living organisms by means of electromagnetic energy. A HF generator comprising a balanced output communicating with a plurality of electrodes is arranged relative to the attacked area of the building in such a manner that the electrodes in combination form a capacitor, wherein at least a part of the attacked area completely or partially constitutes the dielectric of the capacitor, whereafter the HF generator is activated, said generator operating at a frequency within in a frequency range from 3 to 20 MHz, in particular from 10 to 15 MHz, and more preferred from 13 to 14 MHz, most preferred 13.56 MHz to provide a HF power heating the area between the electrodes to a temperature lethal to living organisms.

Abstract: A walk-through fly trap for cattle and similar livestock is provided with a steel tubular frame on which is provided a roof and sides of pressure treated lumber. The sides support panels bearing electric grates, which grates are accessible to flying insects on both the inside and outside of the trap. Insects are attracted to the grates by lights mounted proximal to the grates on the panel, the warmth associated therewith, and attractive colors of the panel. The grates may be electrified with sufficient voltage to explode flying insects on contact, so as to prevent accumulation of insects thereon.

Abstract: An insect trap is provided comprising a container having a bottom to support a liquid bait add a bait tray for a solid bait. Insect entry ramps extend through the container walls and are spaced apart a short distance from the bait tray.

Abstract: A simple three-piece insect trap for attracting and capturing flying insects consists of a hollow, opaque bait container having a neck with openings for admitting flies and a body for holding insect bait, a cone section mounted on the bait container neck for directing insects upward, and a transparent top cover mounted around the cone section for trapping the insects. The upper wall of the bait container body extends inwardly toward the neck of the bait container to form a shelf on which flying insects can land when attracted by volatile constituents which emanate from bait within the body. Moreover, an outwardly opening annular cavity is formed between the shelf on the bait container and the lower wall of the cone section, each of which are opaque to encourage flies to enter the neck through the apertures. When insects enter the aperture, they are discouraged by darkness from flying toward the bait in the opaque bait container.

Abstract: An insect trap of the type utilizing a container beneath an entry element. Tile container is provided with an attractant liquid and the emitted odor induces insects to enter openings in the entry element. The entry element is provided with concave baffles to enhance the dissemination of attractant odors from the container. The container is preferably a bag secured to the entry element and depends therefrom in a manner which reduces the likelihood of escape by entrapped insects.

Abstract: This fly catcher features a mating relationship between the tapered passageway of the fly entry path and the capture chamber that permits the capture chamber to be entirely separated from the passageway for easier cleaning of the catcher. The passageway is comprised of upper and lower conical wall portions so that each wall portion may have a different slope which allows the slope of each wall portion to be designed to maximize the width of the bottom entrance mouth of the passageway and minimize the width of the top exit port of the passageway without causing the height of the passageway (or the fly catcher) to become exceedingly tall.

Abstract: An insect trap comprising: a base portion having a trapping surface; adhesive material placed on the trapping surface; and a mounting structure for so mounting a light source above the trapping surface that fleas are attracted to the trapping surface and trapped by the adhesive means. The mounting structure extends over no more than 60%, and preferably between 25% and 40%, of the trapping surface. The flea trap also preferably comprises a mesh cover for covering the trapping surface in a manner that allows fleas to reach the trapping surface but prevents incidental contact therewith. A light cover is preferably provided to cover the light source, and the uppermost point on the light cover should be located no more than 3 inches above the trapping surface.