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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2010
Nicholas A. Panella, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Rebekah J. Kent, Windsor, CO (US);
Nicholas Komar, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Nicholas A. Panella, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Rebekah J. Kent, Windsor, CO (US);
Nicholas Komar, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed that can sample a wide variety of mosquitoes attempting to rest. Because all mosquitoes rest daily, biases of typical mosquito traps are avoided, such as targeted collections of host-seeking mosquitoes or gravid female mosquitoes. A particular advantage is the inclusion of blood-engorged mosquitoes in the resting collections. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an open-sided pot designed to attract mosquitoes seeking a daytime resting location. The mosquitoes that enter a dark space of the pot are aspirated into a screened collection receptacle by means of a battery-powered fan.