Trapping device for animals and insects

A disposable animal and insect trapping device comprising:

• means defining a hollow member having first and second ends and an inner surface, at least one of said ends being open, and
• a raised bead of animal retentive adhesive material deposited on said inner surface to form a continuous helix of retentive material, said helix comprising a bead of adhesive with spacing between the coils of the helix extending at least partially between said first and second ends, such that an animal entering said open end is held within said hollow member by said adhesive material.

A trap for the live trapping of mice and other pests comprising:

• an elongated hollow member having an open end and comprising one or more walls forming a continuous inner surface of said hollow member,
• an adhesive deposited on said inner surface to form an elongated helix of adhesive within said hollow member, said helix comprising an elongated bead of adhesive with spacing between the coils of the helix, and
• an aperture in at least one of said walls.

A trapping device for the live trapping of animals and insects, comprising a tubular member having at least one open end, an insert means loosely disposed in said tubular member, said insert means having at least a portion thereof formed into cylindrical form with an inner circumferential surface, said cylindrical portion having an adhesive means deposited on said inner circumferential surface in a helical form and comprising an elongated bead of adhesive with spacing between the coils of the helical form for retaining therein an animal or insect which contacts said adhesive means.