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US 6,718,687 B2Granted
Mosquito trap
OwnerMary Robisoninventor
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A mosquito trap, capable of trapping and killing a very high percentage of mosquitoes by attracting and killing mosquitoes simply, safely and effectively. The trap utilizes the attractant lactic acid applied to easily replaceable adhesive panels located inside the trap. A mesh screen located outside of the treated panels and having particular sized openings, allows only mosquitoes and smaller insects to fly into the mosquito trap and prevents contact with the adhesive panels from outside sources. Mosquitoes are attracted by the glossy, contrasting colors of the trap. Mosquitoes are then drawn into the trap by the lactic acid, are trapped by the non-drying adhesive and die. To enhance the attractiveness of the trap to mosquitoes, a light/heat source such as a candle can optionally be used. The candle can be treated with the attractant lactic acid also. A burning candle produces light, heat, and Co2, all of which act as attractants to mosquitoes.
A portable mosquito trap for use in remote locations in the absence of a source of electric power, said portable mosquito trap comprising:
A portable mosquito trap using several mosquito specific attractants for luring in and retaining insects of a size equal to or smaller than mosquitoes at a remote location in absence of a source of electric power, said portable mosquito trap comprising:
A portable mosquito trap for use in remote locations in the absence of a source of electric power, said portable mosquito trap comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.