Patent ID: 6199315
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
An apparatus for catching a flea which comprises a light source capable of emitting light effective for attracting fleas, and a catching portion having an adhesive surface which slopes downward from a side thereof at which said light source is disposed, said catching portion being disposed on a flea catching zone along a direction of irradiation with light from said light source, wherein said light from said light source provides an illuminance of not less than 10 lux that is effective for irradiating said flea catching zone in such a manner that at least one point apart from an end of said catching portion at the maximum moving distance made by one leap of a flea has an illuminance of not less than 10 lux effective for attracting fleas, whereby fleas which have been attracted to light from said light source are caught by said catching portion.