Flying insect attractor and eradicator

Abstract

The apparatus includes a bladder having an elastic wall capable of being punctured by proboscis of flying insects and being self-sealing. The bladder is made from VTR rubber and may be made from animal skin as well. The bladder contains diluted liquid insecticide and supports means for heating same. The means for heating includes a power source and a rheostat connected thereto and to a heating coil for regulating the temperature of liquid insecticide. A cage supports the bladder therewithin and at least one hanger is attached to the cage for hanging the apparatus on a limb or the like. A first support member engages the cage and has a passageway for receiving therethrough a neck of the bladder. A plurality of clamps secure the cage to the first support member and a cap removably fits above the passageway for preventing the evaporation of liquid insecticide. In alternate embodiments, the cage only surrounds a lower or upper portion of the bladder.

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