A device and method of use for measuring the electrical charge of flying insects. The inventive device comprises measuring the charge induced by a flying insect and measuring the average of charge deposited on a metal screen due to the impact of multiple of insects on the screen.

A device and method of use for measuring the electrical charge of flying insects. The inventive device comprises measuring the charge induced by a flying insect and measuring the average of charge deposited on a metal screen due to the impact of multiple of insects on the screen.

An insert for an arthropod trapping device. The insert comprising a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, where a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, an optional mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, and an optional graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert.

Disclosed herein is a method of trapping arthropods by providing a substantially planar, flexible insert having a LED-facing surface having an adhesive for trapping the arthropods disposed thereon. Then, bending the insert into a curved configuration and inserting the insert into an arthropod trapping device. The device includes a housing having a base and a curved shade. The curved shade is configured to receive the insert and comprises a LED-facing surface. A first LED having a peak wavelength of from about 400 nm to about 500 nm is mounted on the base and is configured to emit light in a direction substantially perpendicular to the LED-facing surface of the shade. A second LED having a peak wavelength of from about 350 nm to about 400 nm is mounted on the base and is configured to emit light in a direction substantially parallel to the LED-facing surface of the shade.

The present invention relates to a Holder Device for Insect Attractants that folds from a first position to a second position, being easily manipulated to grasp and hold attractants of different sizes. These attractants move in different areas without human contact, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of the attractants placed in the zones selected by said Holder Device for Insect Attractants.

A discrete and safe automated insect monitoring system includes a housing, an interior chamber within the housing, and a light source arranged within the housing to illuminate at least a portion of a floor surface of the interior chamber. A multi-pixel optical sensor is arranged within the housing so that a field of view of the sensor comprehends a substantial portion of the floor surface. A processing circuit arranged within the housing receives optical data from the multi-pixel optical sensor, analyzes the optical data to detect the intrusion of an insect or other object into the interior chamber by comparing most recently received optical data to previously received optical data, and generates an indication in response to detecting the intrusion of an insect or other object. Detection and/or classification results can be wirelessly forwarded to another device, to alert appropriate personnel.

A discrete and safe automated insect monitoring system includes a housing, an interior chamber within the housing, and a light source arranged within the housing to illuminate at least a portion of a floor surface of the interior chamber. A multi-pixel optical sensor is arranged within the housing so that a field of view of the sensor comprehends a substantial portion of the floor surface. A processing circuit arranged within the housing receives optical data from the multi-pixel optical sensor, analyzes the optical data to detect the intrusion of an insect or other object into the interior chamber by comparing most recently received optical data to previously received optical data, and generates an indication in response to detecting the intrusion of an insect or other object. Detection and/or classification results can be wirelessly forwarded to another device, to alert appropriate personnel.

A pest control device is provided for trapping for example bugs. The device comprises a solid body and an adhesive layer over the solid body to trap bugs that try to access a furniture post. In some embodiments, a central opening in the adhesive exposes the furniture post to a non-sticky portion of the solid body. Some embodiments include a plurality of sheets of adhesive material that include an enlarged area with a central opening therethrough. The central opening is adapted to receive a furniture post therethrough while the enlarged area of the solid body surrounds the post along the floor or other surface preventing access from underneath the device. The device includes a stack of removable adhesive sheets. A used sheet can be peeled off to reveal a clean sheet thereunder.

A pest control device is provided for trapping for example bugs. The device comprises a solid body and an adhesive layer over the solid body to trap bugs that try to access a furniture post. In some embodiments, a central opening in the adhesive exposes the furniture post to a non-sticky portion of the solid body. Some embodiments include a plurality of sheets of adhesive material that include an enlarged area with a central opening therethrough. The central opening is adapted to receive a furniture post therethrough while the enlarged area of the solid body surrounds the post along the floor or other surface preventing access from underneath the device. The device includes a stack of removable adhesive sheets. A used sheet can be peeled off to reveal a clean sheet thereunder.

A device for detecting and addressing offending objects that are found in a fluid. The device has an image capturing device that receives images of a substrate such as a fluid. The captured images are analyzed by an image recognition system. If the image recognition system detects the presence of an offending objectthe device performs further steps to remove or neutralize the offending object.