Insect trap device and method of using

A removable insect trap portion comprising:

• a. a front housing comprising a convex outward-facing surface and a concave inner-facing surface;
• b. a protrusion configured to engage with a base portion;
• c. an adhesive surface configured to adhere to a flying insect;
• wherein the adhesive surface engages a bottom portion of the front housing and extends from the bottom portion to a top portion of the front housing;
• d. a cup joined to the front housing, wherein the cup comprises a bottom surface, an open end, and a lip protruding from a perimeter of the open end;
• and
• e. a lid affixed to the lip of the cup and configured to cover the open end of the cup creating a seal between the lip and the lid, wherein the lid comprises at least one opening and a removable tab disposed over the at least one opening;
• wherein an insect-attracting substance and a carrier material is contained within the cup, wherein the insect-attracting substance comprises molasses.