Insect trap
OwnerMichael Davydovinventor
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Abstract
An insect trap includes a trapping chamber, a passageway, and an apron. The passageway has a proximal hole and a distal hole, with the apron attached to the proximal hole and the distal hole defining an entry into the chamber. The proximal hole has a longest cross-diameter that is larger than the longest cross-diameter of the distal hole. Insects contact the apron and move through the passageway into the trapping chamber where they become trapped. The trap is particularly suited for capturing spotted lanternflies and may be hung outside or affixed to natural or manufactured structures.
Claims21
A trap for catching insects comprising
- a trapping chamber,
- a funnel-shaped passageway comprising a proximal hole and a distal hole and a conformable apron for contacting insects,
- wherein the apron is attached to the proximal hole of the passageway,
- wherein the distal hole of the passageway defines an entry for insects into the chamber,
- wherein the proximal hole has a longest cross-diameter that is larger than the longest cross-diameter of the distal hole.
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A method of trapping an insect comprising affixing a trap on a natural or manufactured structure, the trap comprising
- a trapping chamber,
- a funnel-shaped passageway comprising a proximal hole and a distal hole and a conformable apron for contacting insects,
- wherein the apron is attached to the proximal hole of the passageway,
- wherein the distal hole of the passageway defines an entry for insects into the chamber, wherein the proximal hole has a longest cross-diameter that is larger than the longest cross-diameter of the distal hole.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.