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| − | An adhesive strip used to monitor insect infestations. Sticky traps for insects were developed in the 1970s. The strips contain a tacky, non-drying [[adhesive|adhesive]] that traps and retains any insects coming into contact. Some strips are housed in boxes or tents. They can also be taped to the floor or hung near a light. Sticky traps are often baited with food or [[pheromone%20lures|pheromones]] to attract the insects. The retained insects can be identified and counted as part of an [[integrated%20pest% | + | An adhesive strip used to monitor insect infestations. Sticky traps for insects were developed in the 1970s. The strips contain a tacky, non-drying [[adhesive|adhesive]] that traps and retains any insects coming into contact. Some strips are housed in boxes or tents. They can also be taped to the floor or hung near a light. Sticky traps are often baited with food or [[pheromone%20lures|pheromones]] to attract the insects. The retained insects can be identified and counted as part of an [[integrated%20pest%20management|integrated pest management]] program. |
[[File:Germ.cockroach_stickytrap_forestryimages.org.jpg|thumb|Sticky Insect trap]] | [[File:Germ.cockroach_stickytrap_forestryimages.org.jpg|thumb|Sticky Insect trap]] | ||
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vapor pest strip; insect trap; The Trapper; Mr. Sticky; Zone Monitor; Catchmaster; Yellow Sticky Strips | vapor pest strip; insect trap; The Trapper; Mr. Sticky; Zone Monitor; Catchmaster; Yellow Sticky Strips | ||
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| − | + | * N. Odegaard, "Insect Monitoring in Museums", WAAC Vol 13 (1), Jan. 1991, 19-20. | |
| − | + | * AMOL reCollections Glossary at http://amol.org.au/recollections/7/c/htm | |
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Revision as of 14:57, 4 June 2022
Description
An adhesive strip used to monitor insect infestations. Sticky traps for insects were developed in the 1970s. The strips contain a tacky, non-drying Adhesive that traps and retains any insects coming into contact. Some strips are housed in boxes or tents. They can also be taped to the floor or hung near a light. Sticky traps are often baited with food or pheromones to attract the insects. The retained insects can be identified and counted as part of an Integrated pest management program.
Synonyms and Related Terms
vapor pest strip; insect trap; The Trapper; Mr. Sticky; Zone Monitor; Catchmaster; Yellow Sticky Strips
Resources and Citations
- N. Odegaard, "Insect Monitoring in Museums", WAAC Vol 13 (1), Jan. 1991, 19-20.
- AMOL reCollections Glossary at http://amol.org.au/recollections/7/c/htm