摘要 |
A device for killing flying insects is provided. The device includes a planar textile area arranged for suspension in a vertical plane, provided on one face with a pocket extending over a portion of the area, a closed edge of the pocket being disposed proximate to the center of the area, the pocket having at least one aperture to allow the insertion therethrough of a viscous liquid poisonous to flying insects and having an odor attractive to the insects. The liquid spreads over the major portion of the area by gravity and capillary action. Insects are attracted to the device dying consequent to ingestion of the liquid. |