Methods and compositions for improved light traps
First Claim
1. A lighting system for a capture trap comprisinga) at least one replaceable lighting platform having an electrical circuit comprising a Zener diode, a resistor, and one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein the resistor regulates the voltage to the LED;
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Abstract
A process and device to attract a multitude of terrestrial and aerial arthropods using a plurality of light wavelengths emitted from light emitting diodes (LEDs). The selected light wavelengths increase trap capture rates by taking advantage of the insect'"'"'s physiological and behavior instincts associated with vision and sensory perception. The LED wavelengths (light color) are selected to mimic the electromagnetic spectra of natural features, such as sugar and blood meal resources within the target insect'"'"'s environment. Lighting platforms containing a plurality of LEDs produce the mimicking colors and can be optimally arranged in either a cylindrical fashion or on polygonal lighting chips. These two types of lighting platforms can be modified to fit existing insect traps, used in new light trap designs, or incorporated into insect traps currently lacking a lighting component.
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26 Claims
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1. A lighting system for a capture trap comprising
a) at least one replaceable lighting platform having an electrical circuit comprising a Zener diode, a resistor, and one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs), wherein the resistor regulates the voltage to the LED; - and
b) at least one supporting member that holds the LED at a variable angle in a substantially rigid position wherein the LEDs emit different wavelengths of light to attract different species of targeted anthropods. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of using a lighting system for a capture trap comprising
a) inserting into a capture trap a lighting system, wherein the lighting system comprises at least one replaceable lighting platform having an electrical circuit comprising a Zener diode, a resistor, and one or more light emitting diode (LEDs), wherein the resistor regulates the voltage to the LED, and a supporting member that holds the LED at a variable angle in a substantially rigid position; - and
b) adjusting the lighting system to emit the desired wavelength(s) of light to attract one or more species of targeted arthropod. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A kit for adjusting the attractiveness of a capture trap comprising
a) at least one replaceable lighting platform having an electrical circuit comprising a Zener diode, a resistor, and one or more light emitting diode (LEDs), wherein the resistor regulates the voltage to the LED; - and
b) at least one supporting member that holds the LED at a variable angle in a substantially rigid position wherein the LEDs emit different wavelengths of light to attract different species of targeted anthropods. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of adjusting the attractiveness of a capture trap comprising
a) inserting into a capture trap a lighting system comprising at least one replaceable lighting platform having an electrical circuit comprising a Zener diode, a resistor, and one or more light emitting diode (LEDs), wherein the resistor regulates the voltage to the LED; - and a supporting member that holds the LED at a variable angle in a substantially rigid position; and
b) adjusting the lighting system to emit the desired wavelength(s) of light to attract one or more species of targeted arthropod. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
- and a supporting member that holds the LED at a variable angle in a substantially rigid position; and
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