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COLLAPSIBLE BAIT TRAPS
Bait traps are used to collect Lepidoptera that are attracted to fermenting fruit, feces, and decaying meat. Traps can be used in virtually any habitat and in any weather or season. The designs are basic and simple. Bait traps are easy to use and can be extremely effective.
The cylinder of the trap is 36 inches in height and 15 inches in diameter and is constructed of metal rings and covered with fiberglass coated nylon screen. A light colored lightweight canvas material is used for the top. A 24 inch plastic zipper provides access into the trap to remove specimens. A plywood platform for the bait container is suspended with "S" hooks and "eye bolts" from the bottom of the cylinder. The "eye" bolts allow the opening between the bottom of the cylinder and the platform to be adjustable (from ¾" to 1 ¼"). Traps are totally collapsible for easy packing for travel. The construction and quality are excellent and will provide many years of service. Two types of Bait Traps are available. Tropical, and Flat Bottom.
TROPICAL
Tropical Type Bait Traps consist of a cylinder of fiberglass coated nylon screen with a light colored light weight canvas top. There is no restriction at the bottom of the trap to prevent escape. Tropical Types are used extensively in the tropics. Two types of platforms are available. An 18 X 18 inch square plywood platform with "eye" bolts or an flat bottom style platform of an 18 inch round plywood base with "eye" bolts and a bait container holder ( Bait container holder requires the use of a 8 ½ inch Aluminum Cake Pan.). The bait container is held securely in place and will not move or fall off the platform as the result of wind created motion.
FLAT BOTTOM
The Flat Bottom design requires the use of a specific size bait container (8 ½ inch Aluminum Cake Pan) which is an integral part of the design. A flat plastic ring bottom (hence the name "Flat Bottom") with a 10 ½ inch opening which is attached to bottom metal ring of the cylinder. The platform is suspended from the plywood ring bottom with "eye" bolts and "S" hooks and contains a raised base with a holder that secures the 8 ½ inch Aluminum Cake Pan bait container in place. The 8 ½ inch bait container is inserted into the 10 ½ inch opening of the plastic bottom. This creates a 1 inch gap between the bait container and the plastic bottom. The gap can be adjusted with the "eye" bolt (from 1" to 1 ¾") Once the butterfly or moth is on the bait, it is in the trap. The "Shroud/Hood" (See photograph of Flat Bottom at left) provides a dark area for Lepidoptera to seek shelter, especially Catocala moths and Satyriidae butterflies.
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