| abstract |
Techniques for disease prevention using insect traps are provided. A refillable, attachable and wearable trap system with ability to attract, ensnare, immobilize, or kill a tick or other targeted walking arachnid or insect present on the surface of a host mammal may include a housing with a cavity, such that the housing contains a refillable immobilizing layer or substrate that includes a chemical-based arachnid or insect attractant. The housing may contain a receiver base layer to allow for temporary insertion or attachment of immobilizing layer or substrate. A porous outer layer may cover the housing, and a lower receiver base layer may be co-joined to forms cavity. The housing receiver base layer may include an insertion guide or track for temporarily holding the refillable immobilizing layer in place. The trap system may also include a refillable emitter module for housing a chemical-based arachnid or insect attractant. |