Light trap for insects

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2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Rowan, Kurt (Department: 3643)

Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying

Traps

Insect

C043S114000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07096621

ABSTRACT:
A flying insect trap is described including a source of insect attractant light, an insect immobilization device, and a housing partially surrounding the source of light. The housing includes a chassis configured to be attached to a mounting surface, an upper housing pivotally attached to the chassis, and a lower housing that is removably attached to the lower portion of the chassis. In an alternative embodiment, the housing of the trap includes a chassis and a lower housing, where the lower housing includes a lip that surrounds a support structure for an insect immobilization device.

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