Crawling Insect Trapping Device And Method Of Use

A crawling insect trapping device comprising:

• a panel having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter;
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• an annular trough being attached to the upper surface defining a protected area and an outer area upon the upper surface, wherein the protected area is configured for positioning of food or a bowl containing the food and wherein the annular trough is configured for receiving a liquid such that a crawling insect is prevented from entering the protected area, the annular trough comprising an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner wall having an upper edge and a lower edge, the outer wall having a top edge and a bottom edge;
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• a plate being attached to the inner wall, the plate extending upwardly and angularly from the upper edge over the annular trough and toward the outer wall, the plate and the top edge of the outer wall defining a gap through which the crawling insect may enter the annular trough from the outer area, wherein the plate is configured for preventing the crawling insect from exiting the annular trough to enter the protected area, a distal edge of said plate relative to said inner wall being vertically spaced over said trough and inset relative to said outer wall.