Abstract: An arthropod trapping device comprising a suspension element, an engagement section including an extension that extends from the suspension element, the engagement section including an engagement element with a pest immobilization surface, wherein externally facing surfaces of the engagement element have a sticky contact substance to form the pest immobilization surface, wherein all corners, faces, and edges of the externally facing surfaces of the engagement element have the sticky contact substance, a contact lead segment formed from fibers and extending from the extension near an end of the pest immobilization surface, the contact lead segment comprising a first end and a second end, where only the first end of the contact lead segment is adjacent the pest immobilization surface, where the contact lead segment is devoid of the sticky contact substance, and where the contact lead segment forms a pest pathway to the pest immobilization surface.
Abstract: An adhesive device for capturing insects includes a thin main body with a mirrored, operative surface upon which an adhesive material is disposed for capturing insects upon contact. The mirrored surface provides a reflection similar to water so as to attract insects, such as mosquitoes, which are naturally drawn toward water. The device may include one or more insect attractants such as odors, pheromones, food, blood, urine, glow-in-the-dark materials and glitter. An opposite surface includes additional adhesive material for affixing the device to an object, surface or area where usage is desired.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 12, 2002
Date of Patent:
February 14, 2006
Assignee:
Integrated Pest Management Technologies, Inc.