Mary Mathes Robison

US Patent:

20030217503, Nov 27, 2003

Filed:

May 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/151154

Inventors:

Mary Robison - Raymond MS, US

International Classification:

A01M001/14

US Classification:

043/114000

Abstract:

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 Co, all of which act as attractants to mosquitoes.