WHITEFLY AND THRIPS TRAP Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture and ornamental horticulture, in particular, protection of plants from injurious insects. SUBSTANCE: trap has flat paper base provided at each side with at least one yellow cover having color characteristic within wave length range of 571-586 micron and reflection coefficient of up to 80%, and at least one blue cover having color characteristic within wave length range of 440-460 micron and reflection coefficient of up to 75%. Both colored covers are coated with spirit lacquer and entomological transparent adhesive, which are applied in succession. Lacquer used to manufacture trap may be 96%-hydrolytic spirit applied in two layers, and adhesive is Lypofix-type glue. Yellow and blue colors are applied in alternating strips and/or square portions. Base is provided with at least one recess extending from peripheral edge to center. EFFECT: increased efficiency in insect catching and simplified construction. 3 cl, 2 dwg