Patent ID: 7503142
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. An insertable pest trapping apparatus for inserting into a container in order to trap pests inside a container, said apparatus comprising: a funnel having a first end and a second end which define a longitudinal axis of said funnel therebetween, said first end having a wide opening and said second end having a narrow opening; a flange attached to said first end of said funnel, said flange being curved such that said flange forms a portion of a cylindrical wall, and wherein an axis of said cylindrical wall portion is substantially perpendicular to said axis of said funnel and extends through said funnel; and at least one retention member extending from an external surface of said funnel, said at least one retention member being configured so as to secure said funnel to a container when said apparatus is at least partially inserted into a container wall.