Decorative insect trap

Abstract

An insect trap includes a decorative cover, a container, and a funnel. The cover is preferably shaped in the form of a fanciful character and has a insect entry, a container opening, and a central window. The container has a mouth and is preferably an empty conventional two-liter plastic beverage bottle. The funnel has a flared opening and a short tubular extension at its other end. The extension of the funnel extends into the container and the flared opening seats against the mouth of the container. Bait, preferably tailored to lure particular species of flying insects, is provided in the container. The container is receivable through the container opening of the cover such that the mouth of the container is preferably aligned with the insect entry of the cover. Insects are lured by the bait and enter through the relatively wide flared opening of the funnel and into the container. Once inside the container the insects become confused by light entering the container through the window and are unable to navigate an exit path through the small opening presented by the extension of the funnel. A kit including the cover and the funnel is also provided. The insect trap presents a decorative appearance which can be used within and outside the home, is designed to use relatively safe baits, and can be re-used without cleaning by having a user supply additional containers for the invention.