Patent ID: 6112453
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A device for the control of mosquito larvae including flotation means, a self-contained electrical power source associated with said flotation means, a light source extending downwardly from said flotation means and connected to said power source for activation thereof, a walled enclosure depending from said flotation means, which enclosure will be filled with water when said flotation means is placed upon the surface of a body of water, said light source including a pair of directionalized light emitting devices, each extending in generally opposite directions and each being directed toward the exterior of said enclosure generally parallel to the water surface, opening means in said enclosure, beneath the water surface and in radial alignment with each of said directionalized light light emitting devices, said opening means providing for the passage of mosquito larvae into said enclosure when attracted by light from said directionalized light emitting devices, whereby mosquito larvae will swim into said enclosure, through said opening means, seeking air and will shortly expire due to the lack of air within said enclosure.