Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.

Aspects of the disclosure relate to bug swatters. In one example, a bug swatter apparatus is disclosed, which includes a handle and at least one flappable pad coupled to the handle. For this example, a portion of the at least one flappable pad is configured to flap behind the handle when the handle is swung. In another example, a method is disclosed, which includes obtaining at least one mouse pad and creating a repurposed form of the at least one mouse pad. For this example, the creating comprises attaching the at least one mouse pad to a handle. In a further example, yet another bug swatter apparatus is disclosed, which includes a handle and a flat surface coupled to the handle. For this example, the flat surface includes at least one layer of adhesive material.

The fly swatter having a removable adhesive sleeve includes a wire frame that includes a swatter frame on a first distal end and a handle on a second distal end. The swatter frame is further defined with a pair of diagonal members that extend outwardly and connect to a lateral member. The lateral member connects between the pair of diagonal members and a pair of longitudinal members. The swatter frame is provided to enable a removable adhesive sleeve to slide onto the wire frame in order to form the swatter portion of the fly swatter.

A hand-held pest exterminating device for use in eliminating flying or crawling insects. The pest exterminating device includes a pair of parallel supports having a plurality of electrified wires extending therebetween. The supports are tubular and include one or more lights therein so as to illuminate the supports. The pair of parallel supports are arranged on a lower guard, wherein the lower guard further includes a handle extending therefrom for a user to grasp. The lower guard and handle enclose a control circuit including a power source that provides electricity to the lights and to the wires. Further, an audio unit is provided, wherein the audio unit is adapted to produce a sound effect as the device is moved about and when an insect is exterminated.

An electric device for killing insects and animals having a mesh surface holding assembly having at least one a conductive mesh surface, an electrical power source for providing electricity to the mesh surface, at least one light source constructed and positioned to provide backlighting on the mesh surface, an actuator for selectively initiating and ceasing supply of electrical power from the electrical source to the mesh by incorporated circuitry, and a handle assembly supporting the mesh surface assembly.

The telescoping spider web removal brush is a device that eliminates spider webs and spiders. Specifically, as the webs are brushed away a pesticide is applied to the area to eradicate the spiders associated with the web. The telescoping spider web removal brush is comprised of a brush, a pesticide application system and a telescopic wand.

The telescoping spider web removal brush is a device that eliminates spider webs and spiders. Specifically, as the webs are brushed away a pesticide is applied to the area to eradicate the spiders associated with the web. The telescoping spider web removal brush is comprised of a brush, a pesticide application system and a telescopic wand.

A combination duster and sprayer device for both cleaning and spraying insecticide includes a housing that is tubular and has a bottom. The housing has a top that is open defining a rim, such that the housing is configured for insertion of an aerosol can. A coupler is coupled to the bottom, such that the coupler is configured to engage a complimentary connector of an extension device. A casing that has an open end is complimentary to the housing, such that the housing is insertable into the casing. The housing is frictionally couplable to the casing. A plurality of bristles is coupled to and extends outwardly from the casing. The bristles are pliable. An opening is positioned in a closed end of the casing. An actuator is insertable into the opening and configured to engage the nozzle of an aerosol can to direct spray to the area selected by the user.

Various forms of insect zappers, game methods, and kits for insect hunt game playing are disclosed. In one form, an insect zapper includes a power grid portion, a user control portion, and a handle portion. A user control portion comprises one or more features for operation or control of the device and a signal portion for providing operational and gaming related feedback such as cumulative kills and kill ratio. A variety of games centered around the successful hunt of biting insects such as mosquitos are disclosed involving a single player wherein a player competes against themselves or involving two or more players competing against each other. In some forms a kit may be provided to include gaming instructions, one or more insect zappers, and other accessories.

This Hand-Held Insect Eliminator is a device comprising two flaps of optimal size and shape, which are connected at one end by a hinge. Intelligently designed integrated finger housings at the hinged end allow the device to be easily opened and snapped shut by a wide variety of hand and finger sizes. The device can be used on many types of insects, whether flying, hanging, crawling, or at rest. It can be operated in mid-air, against a wall, ceiling, or directly against a surface, or just above a surface, depending on the type and location of the insect. The device incorporates a unique containment grid which allows the elimination to be done cleanly.