Insect trap device and method of using

An insect trap, comprising:

• a disposable trap portion and a base portion, the base portion comprising a lighting element and a mounting portion, wherein the lighting element is configured to provide light to the trap portion, and wherein the mounting portion is configured to communicate with and receive power from a power source;
• wherein the trap portion is configured to removably engage with the base portion and receive light from the base portion when engaged therewith, and wherein the trap portion comprises an enclosure comprising a divider that divides the enclosure into a front housing and a rear housing, wherein the front housing comprises an opening through which an insect may enter the enclosure, the divider is coated with an adhesive configured to adhere to an insect;
• wherein the base portion comprises a switch;
• and the trap portion comprises a downwardly protruding tab that displaces the switch of the base portion to close the switch, wherein the switch is configured to activate the lighting element when the trap portion is mounted on the base portion, wherein the lighting element comprises one or more light emitting diodes and the one or more light emitting diodes emit light through an opening in the rear housing.