A system may include a trap and a consumable. The trap may include a data capture mechanism configured to capture data and send the data to a system operator. The consumable may include a device having an associated electronic identification code. A status-determining mechanism may be configured to determine a status of the consumable, which status may be readable via the data capture mechanism. The consumable may include a sensor configured to detect flying insects via mutual capacitance sensing. The sensor may be configured to provide a directional fringe field responsive to a flying insect. The sensor may include a plurality of sensor triplets arranged in a grid array. Each sensor triplet may include a sensor conductor and two electrically conductive un-grounded conductors. The two un-grounded conductors may be disposed one on either side of the sensor conductor to form the sensor triplet.

The present disclosure relates to a remote monitoring device for animals or insects. An example remote monitoring device may comprise: a receptacle or platform for receiving a monitored load, the receptacle or platform configured with one or more load cells for measuring the monitored load; a transmitter; and a microcontroller configured with a processor; wherein the processor is programmed to: measure, with the one or more load cells, an initial mass of the monitored load; periodically measure, with the one or more load cells, a current mass of the monitored load; and transmit, with the transmitter, a notification signal once a predetermined mass difference between the initial mass and the current mass is reached. An example method for remote monitoring of animals or insects is also disclosed.

The present disclosure relates to a remote monitoring device for animals or insects. An example remote monitoring device may comprise: a receptacle or platform for receiving a monitored load, the receptacle or platform configured with one or more load cells for measuring the monitored load; a transmitter; and a microcontroller configured with a processor; wherein the processor is programmed to: measure, with the one or more load cells, an initial mass of the monitored load; periodically measure, with the one or more load cells, a current mass of the monitored load; and transmit, with the transmitter, a notification signal once a predetermined mass difference between the initial mass and the current mass is reached. An example method for remote monitoring of animals or insects is also disclosed.

Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide an insect light trap for trapping insects, comprising a housing, a lamp for attracting insects mounted in the housing, a first space for receiving a first insect trap, and a second space contained in the housing. The second space has received therein a module comprising a second insect trap comprising an advancable adhesive surface for trapping the insects, and a motor to advance the adhesive surface.

An insect light trap comprising a housing, the housing having an aperture, and a light source inside the housing for emitting insect attracting light through the aperture, wherein the housing has a movable panel movable between at least a position and a second position in which it obstructs, or guides, the light from the light source passing through the aperture differently from in the first position. The insect light trap further comprises an actuator mounted to move the movable panel between the said positions in response to a control signal a first light level sensor connected to provide a light level signal indicating a light level received by sensor from the surroundings of the insect light trap a control circuit connected to receive the first light level signal and responsive thereto to provide the control signal to the actuator to move the panel.

An insect decoy is provided that includes a vapor-isolated vessel, a chemical compound disposed within the vapor-isolated vessel, and an excitation energy source. The chemical compound may have one or more absorption bands at a set of absorption wavelengths and have one or more emission bands at a set of emission wavelengths. The excitation energy source may be configured to produce electromagnetic radiation at the absorption wavelengths so as to fluoresce the chemical compound and release photons at the emission wavelengths. The vapor-isolated vessel may be configured with at least one infrared transmissive window that is substantially transparent to the released photons at the emission wavelengths of the chemical compound.

A device for use in detecting metallic objects includes a processor and an electromagnetic radiation source in communication with the processor. The electromagnetic radiation source is configured to emit radiation to heat a metallic object. The device also includes a temperature sensor in communication with the processor. The temperature sensor is configured to detect heat emitted from the metallic object. The device also includes an alarm configured to notify an operator of the presence of the metallic object responsive to a determination by the processor that a temperature threshold has been exceeded.

A device for use in detecting metallic objects includes a processor and an electromagnetic radiation source in communication with the processor. The electromagnetic radiation source is configured to emit radiation to heat a metallic object. The device also includes a temperature sensor in communication with the processor. The temperature sensor is configured to detect heat emitted from the metallic object. The device also includes an alarm configured to notify an operator of the presence of the metallic object responsive to a determination by the processor that a temperature threshold has been exceeded.

Improved devices for the capture, detection, or quantification of insect vectors such as gravid female insects, are provided. The devices include surface coloration, design, and dimension that improved their ability to attract and/or capture target insect vectors. The traps are used in process for detection or control of insect vectors in indoor and outdoor environments.

Improved devices for the capture, detection, or quantification of insect vectors such as gravid female insects, are provided. The devices include surface coloration, design, and dimension that improved their ability to attract and/or capture target insect vectors. The traps are used in process for detection or control of insect vectors in indoor and outdoor environments.