Bed bug monitor

Abstract

An insect monitoring and trapping device is provided according to the invention. The device includes a base and a lid for covering the base, and is constructed to provide a trap interior and an insect opening for insects to access the trap interior. The device includes a heating device provided within the trap interior for attracting insects, and an adhesive surface provided within the trap for trapping insects.

1 . An insect monitoring and trapping device comprising:
 a base and a lid for covering the base, wherein the base and the lid are constructed to provide a trap interior and an insect opening for insects to access the trap interior;   a heating device provided within the trap interior for attracting the insects; and   an adhesive surface provided within the trap interior for trapping the insects.   
   
   
       2 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a peripheral wall for the insects to climb over to enter the trap interior. 
   
   
       3 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 2 , wherein the peripheral wall comprises a top surface having serrations. 
   
   
       4 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 2 , wherein the peripheral wall has an exterior surface that is textured to facilitate insects climbing up the wall. 
   
   
       5 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 2 , wherein the wall has an interior surface that is a canted surface. 
   
   
       6 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 5 , wherein the canted surface is provided at an angle sufficient so that insects fall from the wall top surface onto the adhesive surface. 
   
   
       7 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 2 , wherein the adhesive surface is provided on a bottom surface of the base and extends to the peripheral wall. 
   
   
       8 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 1 , wherein the heating device comprises a chemical heating device. 
   
   
       9 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 1 , wherein the heating device comprises an electrical heating device. 
   
   
       10 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 9 , wherein the electrical heating device comprises a battery powered electrical heating device. 
   
   
       11 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 10 , wherein the electrical heating device comprises a cord for receiving electrical power from a source outside of the trap. 
   
   
       12 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 1 , wherein the heating device provides a surface temperature of about 80° F. to about 100° F. 
   
   
       13 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a bait or attractant within the trap interior for attracting insects. 
   
   
       14 . A monitoring and trapping device according to  claim 13 , wherein the bait or attractant is provided on the heating device or on the adhesive surface. 
   
   
       15 . A monitoring and trapping device of  claim 1  further comprising a pheromone within the trap interior.