Patent ID: 6050025
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A system for attracting and eradicating insects or mosquitoes, said system comprising:a base adapted to be disposed upon a supporting surface;a heating tower extending upwardly from said base, said tower comprising an interior;fan means for drawing air into said system and establishing an air stream through said tower interior;heater means for warming said air stream, wherein said heater means does not comprise a light bulb;means for electrocuting mosquitoes attracted to said tower, said electrocuting means extending along the extending direction of said tower; anda plurality of orifices for discharging warmed air streams from said interior of said tower outwardly through said electrocuting means in a direction transverse to the extending direction of said tower, for simulating the infrared signature of breathing animals, thereby attracting insects.