DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND TRAPPING PESTS
First Claim
1. An pest detecting and trapping device, comprising:
- an insect-trapping sheet defining an adhesive surface;
a light source supported proximate the adhesive surface of the insect-trapping sheet; and
a power source configured to deliver power to the light source.
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Abstract
Pest detecting and trapping devices, including insect-trapping sheets defining adhesive surfaces, light sources supported proximate the adhesive surfaces, and power sources configured to deliver power to the light sources. In some examples, pest detecting and trapping devices may be particularly tailored to monitor pest activity within shipping containers during transit. Additionally, this disclosure discusses methods of detecting and trapping pests in shipping containers by providing pest detecting and trapping devices, placing the pest detecting and trapping devices within the shipping containers, and manipulating the pest detecting and trapping devices into closed configurations after passages of time.
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20 Claims
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1. An pest detecting and trapping device, comprising:
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an insect-trapping sheet defining an adhesive surface; a light source supported proximate the adhesive surface of the insect-trapping sheet; and a power source configured to deliver power to the light source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for a shipper to detect and trap pests in a shipping container, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a pest detecting and trapping device, the pest detecting and trapping device including; a container configured to be selectively placed in an open configuration where pests can enter the container and a closed configuration covering the container; an adhesive surface disposed within the container; and a light source supported proximate the adhesive surface; placing the pest detecting and trapping device in the shipping container in a beacon configuration where light from the light source is visible beyond the device when the light source is activated; and activating the light source. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A method for a shipper to detect and trap pests in a shipping container, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a pest detecting and trapping device, the pest detecting and trapping device including; a container enclosing a contained volume, the container including; an opening, and a removable cover configured to cover at least a portion of the opening; an adhesive surface disposed within the container; and a light source supported proximate the adhesive surface; placing the pest detecting and trapping device in the shipping container in a beacon configuration where the opening is at least partially not covered by the removable cover and light from the light source is visible beyond the device when the light source is activated; and manipulating the pest detecting and trapping device into a closed configuration after a passage of time. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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