Patent ID: 8151515

Claim:
A method for removing arachnids and insects from a surface, the method comprising: providing a device for removing small arachnids and insects, the device comprising: a body having a first end and a second end and serving as a handle, the handle defining a bore therein; an elongated stem also having a first end and a second end, the first end of the stem being connected to and extending from the handle, and the second end of the stem comprising a retractable retaining member; a tubular tape cartridge, the tape cartridge having: a supporting base member that is received on and freely rotates around the elongated stem, a tape roll wound around the supporting base member comprising a series of tape sections separated by perforations, each tape section having an adhesive outer surface, and the tape cartridge having a width that is less than a length of the elongated stem so that the tape cartridge may be removably received over the retaining member and retained along the elongated stem; and a cap dimensioned to cover the stem and the tape cartridge; and a butt that is removably received on the first end of the body to seal the bore; removing the cap; while holding the handle, rolling the tape roll across the surface in order to adhesively capture arachnids, insects, or both, thereby removing arachnids, insects, or both from the surface; pulling a leading edge of the tape roll; tearing off at least one section of the tape roll along perforations; removing the butt from the body; inserting the at least one tape section torn from the tape roll into the bore of the body, and replacing the butt to seal the bore of the body.