Arthropod trapping device

Abstract

An insert for an arthropod trapping device. The insert comprising a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, where a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, an optional mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, and an optional graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An insert comprising a) a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, wherein a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, and b) a graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert, wherein the insert is configured for insertion into an arthropod trapping device, the adhesive is for trapping the arthropod, and wherein the graspable tab is substantially free of adhesive. 
     
     
         2 . An insert comprising a) a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, wherein a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, and b) a mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, wherein the adhesive surface of the insert and the bracket define an opening in the insert. 
     
     
         3 . The insert of  claim 2 , wherein the insert further comprises a downwardly depending tab extending from the mounting bracket. 
     
     
         4 . The insert of  claim 2 , wherein the insert further comprises a graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert. 
     
     
         5 . The insert of  claim 4 , wherein the graspable tab is substantially free of adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises a mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, wherein the adhesive surface of the insert and the bracket define an opening in the insert. 
     
     
         7 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein the substrate is curved, pleated, textured, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The insert of  claim 7 , wherein the substrate is concave-convex. 
     
     
         9 . The insert of  claim 2  wherein the substrate is curved, pleated, textured, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The insert of  claim 9 , wherein the substrate is concave-convex. 
     
     
         11 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a polymeric, fibrous, or carbon-based material. 
     
     
         12 . The insert of  claim 2 , wherein the substrate comprises a polymeric, fibrous, or carbon-based material. 
     
     
         13 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate, the adhesive, or both are transparent or translucent. 
     
     
         14 . The insert of  claim 2 , wherein the substrate, the adhesive, or both are transparent or translucent. 
     
     
         15 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the substrate, the adhesive, or both transmits greater than about 80% of blue light, preferably greater than about 90% of blue light. 
     
     
         16 . The insert of  claim 2 , wherein the substrate, the adhesive, or both transmits greater than about 80% of blue light, preferably greater than about 90% of blue light. 
     
     
         17 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises at least one flange. 
     
     
         18 . The insert of  claim 17 , wherein the at least one flange is wider at one end. 
     
     
         19 . The insert of  claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises at least one flange. 
     
     
         20 . The insert of  claim 19 , wherein the at least one flange is wider at one end.