System for trapping flying insects with attractant lures
AssigneeAmerican Biophysics Corporation
InventorsEmma Durand, Miaoyong Cao, Cuixia Liu
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Abstract
The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, utilizing carbon dioxide in conjunction with one or more biochemical lures, visual lures or both. Preferably, a biochemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, are employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically designed housing to ensure an effective release rate over extended periods of time.
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A lure for attracting flying insects, wherein the lure, when contacted with a steady flow of air at a temperature of about 90° F., releases from about 1.0 to about 35 mg/hr of lactic acid, for a period of about two weeks.
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