Insect trap with behavior modifying features
AssigneeSterling International Inc.
InventorRodney G. Schneidmiller
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Abstract
An insect trap (100, 200) having an entrapment chamber (110, 210) comprising one or more compartments, a tapered guide (130, 260) extending into each compartment, and an entry structure (120, 240) providing insect access to each compartment. The tapered guides optionally include a plurality of projections defining a crown structure for discouraging insect egress from the trap. The entry structures each define a plurality of entry apertures or entryways that are physically separated such that interactions between insects at different entryways is reduced or eliminated.
Claims20
An insect trap comprising:
- an entrapment chamber comprising a first compartment having an open end;
- a tapered guide that extends into the first compartment;
- a first entry structure that is removably attached to the open end of the first compartment, the first entry structure having a plurality of entry apertures therethrough that are positioned below the tapered guide and provide insect access to the first compartment;
- wherein the first entry structure further comprises a plurality of external fins defining converging channels, the fins defining barriers between the plurality of entry apertures such that insects at different entry apertures are deterred from interacting with each other.
An insect trap with multiple, separated entryways comprising:
- an entrapment chamber defining a first compartment having an open end, and a second compartment having an open end;
- a first tapered guide having a smaller opening that extends into the first compartment, and a larger opening disposed at the first compartment open end, the smaller opening having a plurality of spaced projections defining a castle-like structure;
- a first entry structures attached to the first compartment open end, the first entry structure defining a plurality of entry apertures therethrough providing access to the first compartment, and a plurality of fins separating the entry apertures;
- a second tapered guide having a smaller opening that extends into the second compartment and a larger opening;
- a second entry structure attached to the second compartment open end, the second entry structure comprising an annular lid and a divider that extends through the annular lid defining a plurality of separated entryways into the second compartment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.