Abstract: According to the present invention, an insect trap is provided which comprises: (1) a generally rectangular shaped enclosure provided with a plurality of openings therethrough, and (2) a plurality of inner partition walls positioned within the enclosure to provide a plurality of generally triangular passageways within the enclosure, the inner partition walls comprising a folded composite planar sheet having an upper and lower sheet member housing an adhesive sheet, the upper and lower sheet members having a plurality of openings therein to permit an insect passing thereon to contact an adhesive surface of the adhesive sheet and the adhesive sheet member and the upper and lower sheet members having a plurality of connecting apertures therethrough to permit insects to pass through the composite planar sheet.

Abstract: A device for controlling pests, especially flying insects, which comprises an attractant radiation source (44) and a substrate (61) having an adhesive surface illuminated by the radiation. The surface is advanced continuously or intermittently from storage space, so as to avoid a build up of trapped insects.

Abstract: Glue trays for trapping mice and other rodents or insects are designed to form their own packaging. Thus, a glue tray package is formed by a blank of paperboard sheet folded into a pair of trays which are connected along one common edge. The trays are folded on each other rim to rim and releasably connected by a perforated tear strip. No outer packaging is required. For use, the tear strip is torn away and, the trays are opened out. The common edge between the trays can be perforated to allow separation of the trays themselves. Each tray is provided with a layer of non-drying adhesive.

Abstract: A system and monitoring device is disclosed for use in extermination of pests, such as household insects. The monitoring device is used to determine the location, traffic patterns and density concentrations of pests in a building or other environment so as to more efficiently exterminate the pest population by reducing the amount of chemical spray. The monitoring device also includes a remotely activated locator device. The monitoring device may be used singly or ganged in groups of three or more.

Abstract: A glue trap for roaches is formed as an enclosed paperboard receptacle which requires no additional outer wrapper so that the trap itself forms it own packaging. The receptacle is in the form of a shallow rectangular box divided internally into transverse passageways and with non-drying adhesive on its interior walls. To convert the package for use as a trap, the side walls of the box are provided with tear-out panels which provide endwise access openings to the passageways.

Abstract: Disposable glue traps for catching rodents such as rats or mice are formed by sheets of folded paper or cardboard each provided with a glue layer. Each folded sheet has a self-adherent tear-away border so that a trap forms its own packaging, thereby dispensing with the need for separate outer packaging materials.

Abstract: A decorative insect trapping device, the decorative insect trapping device including at least two support members, the at least two support members being connected together and positioned substantially transverse to one another, a hanging mechanism for hanging the at least two connected support members, at least four insect trapping members, each of the at least four insect trapping members including a substantially laminar member, each of the substantially laminar members being provided with a decorative design thereon, and an insect trapping adhesive applied to at least one surface of the substantially laminar member, a first two of the at least four insect trapping members being suspended from a first of the at least two support members in a spaced relationship with respect to one another, and a second two of the at least four insect trapping members being suspended from a second of the at least two support members in a spaced relationship with respect to one another, each of the at least four insect trapp

Abstract: A device serving as a barrier and trap for ticks, other arachnids, insects and other small crawling creatures, which is to be worn around the limb of a user, i.e., the leg(s) and/or arm(s), depending on the area(s) of potential exposure. It comprises a band fitted about the limb and an adhesive surface on the band for trapping the crawling creatures, thus preventing them from gaining access to the parts of the body that are past the point on the limb where the device is fitted. The device also comprises a shield structure to protect the adhesive surface in the form of a lip member extending from one end of the band and having an integral shielding surface opposite the adhesive surface with spacing means to prevent the lip member from sticking to the adhesive surface while spacing it therefrom to permit free access of crawling creatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl or hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl;R.sup.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl; andm represents an integer from 10 to 20,for combating cockroaches.

Abstract: An insect trap using attractant light, comprising a source of light and a housing can be mounted on a vertical surface or placed near a ceiling surface. The housing and the source of light cooperate to form an upwardly facing opening for the facilitated entry of flying insect pests and for the reflection of light onto the vertical surface. Insects that enter the trap are immobilized on a surface within the trap. Cooperation between direct radiant light, reflected light and an upwardly facing entrance for insects substantially increase capture rates.

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.

Abstract: An improved insect trap having a plurality of "moving" or sequentially-activated lights to attract insects, with particular emphasis on attracting and trapping parasitic insects, such as fleas, together with a card coated with a sticky substance to capture and retain the insects.

Abstract: An automated, adjustable-interval insect trap includes a plurality of individual cards having a surface coated with insect adhesive to capture insects. The cards are received on trays having wheels that engage a series of four parallel guide rails. By operation of a positioning mechanism, the trays carrying the cards are moved along the guide rails, one at a time, into an insect capturing position for a selected time interval. The positioning mechanism includes a timer, a drive motor, an axle operatively connected to the drive motor and a series of spaced fan plates mounted on the axle at longitudinally spaced positions. The plates function to sequentially pass the trays under the force of gravity along the guide rails as the axle is rotated by the drive motor.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for reducing the population of flying insects. A first transparent cylindrical container is oriented with its axis generally vertical and provides a plurality of storage shelves for holding an insect bait. Natural air convection currents flowing over the bait produce an insect-attracting scent in the vicinity of the apparatus for attracting insects to the apparatus. A second transparent cylindrical container provides a space for containing a liquid defatting agent, and has an open top lip so that the liquid may spill over the lip and run downward across the outer surface of the second container. A storage container is positioned below the second container to receive the liquid that spills over the top lip. A pump is interconnected between the storage container and the second container so as to pump the liquid from the storage container to the second container, over the top lip, and back to the storage container in a continuous process.

Abstract: A simulated insect trapping surface for removably supporting visual representations of insects. A plurality of icons symbolizing insects, for attaching to the simulated trapping surface, and an adhesive interface between each icon and the surface for temporarily holding the icons on the surface, for teaching interpretation of an insect pattern in a sticky monitoring trap. Instead of the adhesive interface, the simulated trapping surface supports visual representations of the insects by including liquid crystal, and is transparent to light for optical projection of the representations for viewing and interpretation.

Abstract: An adhesive ribbon for catching flies comprising:a band-shaped adhesive paper having two sides and an upper part and a lower part, the upper part having a groove thereon for folding the upper part and the upper part also having a vent therethrough;a floral design printed on each side of the paper;a transparent adhesive agent coated on both sides of the adhesive paper except for the upper part;a millboard attached to the lower part of the adhesive paper; andan oiled paper removably attached to both sides and the upper part of the adhesive paper.

Abstract: An illuminated flea trap having a tray and a cover injection-molded of thermoplastic material, one a duplicate of the other, each having support members formed integrally therewith are mounted in spaced vertical relation to one another using the support members, the cover having an electric light mounted thereto. The cover is formed of a lightly colored translucent material allowing the cover to act as a light diffuser providing a glowing surface for enhanced flea attraction, and sheet material having an adhesive on one surface thereof is placed in the tray for trapping fleas that are attracted to the light and leap into the tray.

Abstract: An insect bait station comprising a first compartment with a hydrated macel containing at least one species of entomopathogen and a second compartment containing a hydrated water retentive compound layer which acts as a water-reservoir for the entomopathogen.

Abstract: An improved flea trap (10) capable of arresting very high percentages of available fleas is provided which includes an illumination system (14) which is located in an elevated position and emits a preferred, relatively narrow-band visible spectrum; the source is operated to give an effective variable light intensity, such as by intermittent on-off operation thereof. Preferably, the trap (10) includes an upright frame assembly (12) supporting a central transparent tube (38). A low wattage incandescent light bulb (42) is positioned within tube (38) and serves, with a light filter sheet (54) applied to the interior of tube (38), to emit flea-attracting illumination presenting a spectrum having its maximum peak centered at a wavelength of from about 450-650 nm, and with a maximum peak half-height-width of from about 50-175 nm.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for an electric flea trap employing an emitted light as an attractant and a sticky substance as a trap, wherein the sticky substance is between the insect and the emitted light.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for catching insects using a glue trap, wherein a cord is coated with glue and optionally an attractant, and placed horizontally in an area where insects are to be caught. The present invention further comprises a device for distributing the apparatus.

Abstract: A tick trap comprises a raised base having inclined walls at each end, an upper portion having sticky tick trapping surface and an upwardly extending box-like portion having a plurality of holes around the lower surface thereof, a rectangular rain guard extending outwardly from the box at a spaced distance from the surface of the base and a hinged lid over the open end of the box. The box includes a carbon dioxide cannister which is periodically activated by batteries to emit CO.sub.2 from the portholes about the box to attract ticks onto the sticky surface where they are destroyed.

Abstract: An animal and insect trapping device is disclosed having a cylindrical form with an inner circumferential surface. A helical band of adhesive is disposed on this inner circumferential surface for trapping and holding the targeted species. The cylindrical member may include a window or be transparent for providing positive visual indication of the trapped species.

Abstract: An aqueous formulation for the control of social insects, especially wasps, and a method for its use. The formulation contains insect attracting ingredients and a toxicant in water. The toxicant is a hemisalt preparation of a perfluoroalkane sulfonic acid which is partially neutralized to a pH of between 2.8 and 6.5.

Abstract: A housing (20) fits over a night light (11) and attaches to the night light (11) through a slot (22) which is formed in the housing (20). The slot (22) fits around an indentation (19) in the outer portion of the socket (17) of a night light (11) which normally holds the cover over the night light (11). The housing (20) has a window opening (24) through which light from the night light (11) emanates. A transparent cover (26) is placed over the window (24). A receptacle (28) is attached to the housing (20) below the window cover (26). The receptacle (26) holds a substance (30) to which insects adhere. When insects are attracted to the light from the night light (11) they jump into or fly into the window cover (26) of the window (24). They then become stunned and fall into the receptacle (28) where they become trapped in the substance (30) in the receptacle.

Abstract: Insect traps, placeable under the pad of a pet bed, include a housing assembly having a hollow interior, a removable top secured to the housing assembly, and a top having a plurality of openings sized for passage of insects such as fleas and ticks and their eggs therethrough and into the hollow interior. The housing assembly also includes a plurality of top supports attached to the bottom and contacting the top. An adhesive trapping medium is present on the bottom of the housing assembly for trapping the insects. An insect attracting means such as an air oxidizable, self-contained, exothermic composition is contained within the hollow interior of the housing assembly and serves as a long-lasting heat source.

Abstract: A lightweight, durable convenient, practical, versatile and efficient insect monitoring system and trap for capturing crawling and flying adult insect or larvae. The trap is a two-piece snap-on plastic unit which contains an adhesive to trap the insects and the food or pheromone to lure the insects to the trap. The trap is useful for protection of stored animal and plant products.

Abstract: An insect trap includes a vertically mounted member, the outer surface of which is coated with a non-drying adhesive layer. The ends of the tubular member are mounted in end caps which serve to position the tubular member in a container and also to catch and retain insects which have been killed by the trap. The container includes perforated panels which may be selectively removed by a user to expose the tubular member to insects while shielding it from view.

Abstract: A flea trap uses an electrical receptacle mounted night-type lamp as a light source for attracting the fleas and means providing a sticky landing surface adjacent the source for trapping the fleas.

Abstract: An insect trapping device for mounting on a horizontal surface includes an elongate, flexible body having first and second surfaces and a quantity of insect attracting adhesive disposed on the first surface thereof. Attachment members in the form in the preferred embodiment of pressure-sensitive adhesive pads are secured to the opposed ends and a layer of release material is superimposed over the first surface and over the pressure-sensitive adhesive and the insect attracting adhesive. When in use, the device is flexed so that the opposed ends are brought into juxtaposition with each other and whereby the pressure-sensitive adhesive on the one end may attach to the support surface and on the other end may attach to the second surface of the body so as to mount the device in vertically projecting relationship with respect to the support surface.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an adhesive type rodent tray including two tray elements connected to one another by a common flange area. Each of the tray elements is provided with an indented portion containing a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive material. The common flange area is arranged such that the two tray elements are co-planar and extend at a 90.degree. angle, relative to one another.

Abstract: An insect trapping device for mounting on a support surface, such as a window, includes an elongate, substantially flat body divided into first, second and third sections which can be folded so that the first section, which carries a surface adhering element such as pressure sensitive adhesive, can be secured to the window with the second section projecting normally to the plane of the window and carrying a quantity of insect trapping adhesive and with the third section projecting upwardly from the second section so as to screen off the second section and any insects trapped therein.

Abstract: The trap comprises optical attractants for luring the flying insects in the form of vertically arranged strips (15) of which the ratio of the sides is greater than 4:1. The trap base (3) and the layer of adhesive located thereon are both transparent. The trap itself is a delta trap in which the roof slopes (2, 4) reduce the amount of dust falling onto the adhesive. On both sides of the triangular openings of the trap the base (3) is extended to form approach surfaces (16). The strips (15) are fastened so as to hang down from the ends of the approach surfaces (16).

Abstract: A device for killing flying insects, which can be fabricated from a single blank, for holding an insect-attracting bait behind a grille structure, which has a tray portion for trapping and retaining insects, and which can be folded up like an envelope for shipping and sale.

Abstract: An insect trap of the non-toxic adhesive type is constructed from a housing suitably sized for trapping flying insects and the like. The housing, which may be constructed in a decorative and ornamental manner, is provided with a top which is longitudinally moveable relative to the housing base to provide an opening for insect egress to the interior of the trap. The interior surfaces of the top and base may be coated with an adhesive layer to trap insects therein. A portion of the base adjacent the opening is provided with a slippery surface to promote entrance of flying insects within the trap. An attractant odor producing substance is received within the housing and exposed to the interior thereof upon displacing the top from its closed to open position.

Abstract: An improved device for killing arthropods characterized by a sloped target area that contains a toxicant, the device being devoid of any containment vessel for dead arthropods.

Abstract: A way is provided for controlling mosquitoes within the human being is simulated to attract mosquitoes away from areas of human gatherings, such as backyards and the like. A solution of lactic acid in water is prepared and heated to simulate the body temperature of a human being, and a fan or blower is provided to direct the lactic acid molecules away from the areas of human habitation so that mosquitoes or other pests can be subsequently destroyed by heat, electrocution or the like.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for attracting insects to a point above a hat and above a person's head. The apparatus includes a member on one end coated with an insect attractant and a clip means at the other end, such as for clipping onto a hat. The insect attractant can be of a scent to attract insects, such as gnats, mosquitos or flies, and can resemble such scents as body sweat on the skin, natural scents of a person, or scents of male and female insects, thereby attracting both sexes of the insects. The clip on the other end can be a spring clip or an alligator clip, or a head-encircling spring structure.

Abstract: An insect trap consists of an elongated section of sheet plastic bent to have a uniform cross section characterized by a flat base and a curved section extending from one of the edges of the base upwardly and toward the free edge and then downwardly toward the base, to form a re-entrant trap section. A pressure sensitive coating on the underside of the base allows the base to be secured to a supporting surface. A pressure sensitive adhesive coating and a pesticide are disposed within the trap section to capture insects that enter the trap from the supporting surface. The trap is made of low cost plastic material and may be disposed with the trapped insects after use.

Abstract: A flying insect control unit includes an enclosure having an internal compartment provided by a bottom wall and a closed peripheral sidewall extending laterally from the bottom wall. The bottom wall includes peripheral edges defining a passageway extending through it, and also includes a continuous surface adjacent to at least one of the peripheral edges defining the passageway. A member for trapping flying insects thereon has a bottom surface which is adhered to the continuous surface of the bottom wall of the enclosure, and an upper light reflective surface with a material thereon (e.g., preferably a solid, sticky substance) for trapping flying insects. A light source for emitting ultraviolet radiation is positioned within the compartment for emitting light which is transmitted through the passageway, and also which is reflected toward an upper opened end of the compartment by the light-reflective surface.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for detection of infestation of bees by organisms, such as parasites, particularly mites, in beehives, packages, and cages. The process and detector have a replaceable insert with an upwardly facing adhesive trapping surface with a spaced overlying screen having mesh openings sized to permit passage of infesting organisms while preventing passage of bees. The process and apparatus is particularly useful for rapid detection for the presence or absence of infesting organisms both in hives under field conditions and for purposes of certifying packages and cages free from infesting organisms and for evaluating the effectiveness of miticides for killing mites.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tarp for use as ground cover one example of which employs a barrier such as an adhesive strip on its top surface inwardly of and juxtapositioned of its periphery which has a tear-away strip over it which upon removal when the tarp is stretched over the ground traps bugs, insects and the like which attempt to crawl over it.

Abstract: An insect bait device for exterminating crawling insects is disclosed. The device comprises a housing that includes substantially identical first and second housing portions. The housing portions, when joined together, define means for entry into the device by an insect. An absorbent pad impregnated with an insecticide composition is removably retained in one of the housing portions; or such a pad is removably retained in each of the first and second housing portions to provide an insect bait device which may utilize either of its housing portions as its base. A method of manufacturing the insect bait device as well as a preferred insecticide composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: An insect trap containing a frame provided with an insect-holding adhesive substance and capable of being placed in a desired position. The trap allows insects to be trapped effectively. The frame is transparent, at least to a certain degree, and exhibits a part which permits the installation of the trap in a desired position, for example, in a window on its glass.

Abstract: A molluscicidal device in the form of a chemophysical barrier which is placed in the path of molluscs (e.g., between their habitat and an area to be protected from infestation). The device comprises a solid body, typically in the form of a sheet or continuous length strip made of a thermoplastic water-insoluble polymer in which is dispersed a molluscicidal agent. The dimensions of the body, the nature of the agent, and the concentration of the agent on the surface of the body are such as to cause any mollusc that attempts to cross the body to be immobilized, whereby it remains on the body and receives a lethal dose of the agent.

Abstract: A generally rectangular-shaped enclosure with an interior diagonal divider provides dual triangular-shaped chambers which when coated with a contact poison offers an especially effective means for reducing populations of triatomids, such as Rhodnius prolixus, the principal assassin bug responsible for transmitting deadly Chagas' disease.

Abstract: A trap for small crawling pests, such as mice, including an enclosed crush-resistant housing structure having first and second opposed mouse entry openings. A removable lower tray is removably positionable in the housing structure on the floor thereof. The lower tray has a pair of separated longitudinal glue strips thereon adapted to catch two mice who have crawled into the housing structure through the first entry opening. A shelf is fixed in the housing structure intermediate the floor and ceiling thereof. An upper glue tray similarly adapted to catch two mice thereon is removably positionable on the shelf. A ramp in the housing structure provides a path for mice entering through the second entry opening to the upper glue tray.

Abstract: A lure container for holding a scented lure in an insect trap includes a basket formed by spaced apart webs defining a volume of space for enclosing the lure. The volume is a truncated conical section and the basket has a wide opening at one end of the section. Attached to a top peripheral edge of the basket is a lid that is hinged along one section of the edge. The opposite edge has a tab that extends outwardly for mounting the basket in the trap. The basket and lid are both formed by spaced apart webs and ends of the webs of the lid extend into space in the webs of the basket, to block the opening and confine the lure. The lure container or basket is placed in the housing of an insect trap wherein the basket is spaced away from all of the interior walls of the trap by the tab extending from the peripheral edge of the basket.

Abstract: A pet food dish effective in frustrating crawling insects from reaching food contained in the dish includes a cylindrical base section for resting on a support surface, and a concave-convex dish section which fits downward into a concave opening in the upper end of the cylindrical base section. The dish section has a downwardly depending annular flange which concentrically overlies the upper cylindrical wall of the base section, thus cooperating with the base section to produce a tortuous path for crawling insects attempting to travel from the support surface to food in the dish. In a preferred embodiment, disposable flexible strips coated on the outer surface with sticky insect-trapping adhesive is fastened circumferentially around the outer cylindrical wall of the cylindrical base section, the annular dish flange overlying the strip and preventing accidental contact with the adhesive. A scent attractant may be included in the adhesive coating to lure and trap flying as well as crawling insects.

Abstract: A flea trap uses an electrical receptacle mounted night-type lamp as a light source for attracting the fleas and means providing a sticky landing surface adjacent the source for trapping the fleas.