Method and apparatus for trapping insects

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8793927
APP PUB NO 20090293342A1
SERIAL NO

12130968

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An insect trap method and apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a durable housing formed from a single plastic sheet and configured to include a flappable hook and an enclosure having two open ends, such that the enclosure includes a plurality of surfaces. The apparatus also includes at least one insect trap liner, such that the at least one insect trap liner releasably attaches to at least one of the plurality of surfaces. The method includes inserting at least one replaceable insect trap liner into a durable housing. Within this embodiment, the housing is formed from transparent plastic and configured to include a flappable hook and an enclosure having two open ends, such that the enclosure includes an interior wall and an exterior wall. This method also includes the step of hanging the housing from the flappable hook onto a desired location.

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Winkler, William Oakland, US 2 30

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