Mini Soil Emergence Trap (wire screen) [pack of 6]

The mini soil emergence trap provides a simple method for collecting insects emerging from soil taken in the field.  A soil sample possibly containing insect larvae is placed in the bottom container.  Emerging adults will fly or crawl into top collection cup through the vinyl funnel.  Wire screen on top allows good ventilation.  Collected adult insects can be remove easily using an aspirator.

NOTE: When assembling, push top collection cup against the inverse funnel until it sits firmly on funnel.

Pack Contents
x6 Breeder Bodies
x6 Funnel Plugs
x6 Donut Lids (wire screen)

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Collection of related articles from the last 10 years:
An Efficient Method for the Collection of Coffee Berry Borer [Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari)] Adults. Wang et al. (2019). Journal of Taiwan Agricultural Research, 68(3), 254-260.
Seasonal changes in mycophagous insect communities. Bangay et al. (2022). European Journal of Entomology, 119(1), 260-271.
Evaluation of potential entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana, for controlling the coffee berry borer Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Taiwan. Chang et al. (2023). Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 26(4), 102118.
The bio-larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis is effective against Aedes koreicus, either dissolved in water or delivered through eco-compatible chitosan-based hydrogels. Negri et al. (2024). Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases, 6, 100197.