Device for catching insects

A system for catching an insect comprising an adhesive member and a device for catching an insects, said device for catching an insect comprising:

• an elongated member having first and second distal portions;
• an insect trapping head mounted on said first distal portion, said insect trapping head including a first member and a second member pivotally mounted with respect to each other and moveable between an open position and a closed position, said first and second members defining a rigid compartment when in a closed position such that the insect can be trapped between said first and second members when in the closed position;
• said adhesive member comprising:
• a planar backing having a first or second surface;
• a sticky surface on at least one of the first and second surfaces;
• and
• at least one clasp member extending from a first side of said planar backing through to a second side of said planar backing for removably securing said adhesive member to one of said first and second members.