Patent ID: 6327811
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A capturing device comprising:a post member;a pedestal that supports the post member;an inner capturing cylindrical member having an interior diameter greater than an exterior diameter of the post member such that the inner capturing cylindrical member fits onto an outer surface of the post member;an outer capturing cylinder having an interior diameter that is larger than an exterior diameter of the inner capturing cylindrical member, the outer capturing cylinder also having a vertical length shorter than a vertical length of the post member, wherein the outer capturing cylinder fits onto the inner capturing cylindrical member to define a capturing space therebetween where insects can move between an outer surface of the inner capturing cylinder and an inner surface of the outer capturing cylinder and defines an access space between an upper surface of the pedestal and a lower perimeter of the outer capturing cylinder so that insects can only enter the capturing device through the access space;an adhesive member provided on at least one of the outer surface of said inner capturing cylindrical member and the inner surface of said outer capturing cylinder;an enticement member provided at the capturing space to entice insects to enter therein; anda decorative member removably attached over the outer capturing cylinder.