Trap for flying insects

Abstract

In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a trap for flying insects, comprising: a coconut oil container (11); one or more heating elements (12) disposed in the container (11), for heating hydro oxygen coconut oil (10) of the container (11) thereby dissolving it into liquid state of aggregation; a vertical tube (15) immersed in the container (11), through which the dissolved liquid coconut oil lifts up by a liquid pump (14) to an upper side of the tube, and spills down, thereby generating a coconut oil waterfall for attracting and eliminating flying insects; a strainer (17) into which the coconut oil spills from the upper end of the tube, for collecting eliminated insects. The trap may further comprise LEDs for emitting light of a wavelength that attracts flying insects.

Description

[0001] TRAP FOR FLYING INSECTS

[0002] The present invention relates to the field of eliminating flying insects, including mosquitoes.

[0003] BACKGROUND ART

[0004] Mosquitoes are carriers of serious diseases such as malaria, dengue, the Zika virus and West Nile fever. These diseases cause millions of cases every year and significant mortality, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. The development of a revolutionary mosquito killer can significantly reduce the spread of these diseases and save lives.

[0005] There is a growing demand from consumers for products made on the basis of natural and environmentally friendly components. Traditional pesticides often contain toxic substances such as DEET, Cyfluthrin, Permethrin, and Pyrethroids, which can cause serious health problems such as skin irritation, neurological problems, and respiratory problems. An innovative mosquito killer that does not use these harmful chemicals will meet the growing consumer demand for safer and environmentally friendly solutions.

[0006] With increasing public awareness of mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of protection against them, there is a strong demand for products that provide reliable protection against mosquitoes. Educated and healthconscious consumers are actively looking for innovative solutions to protect their health and well-being.

[0007] Governments and international organizations such as the World Health

[0008] Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working to reduce mosquito-borne diseases through educational campaigns and the promotion of advanced technological solutions. This support promotes the development and use of new and more effective technologies for mosquito control and extermination.

[0009] Global warming contributes to an increase in the mosquito population worldwide. Rising temperatures expand mosquito habitats, leading to longer breeding seasons and higher breeding rates. This increase in the mosquito population exacerbates the spread of diseases transmitted by them and increases the need for effective pest control solutions. (Business Research Insights).

[0010] All the methods described above have not yet provided satisfactory solutions to the problem of eliminating mosquitoes and insects.

[0011] It is an object of the present invention to provide a solution to the above-mentioned and other problems of the prior art.

[0012] Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent as the description proceeds.

[0013] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0014] In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a trap for flying insects, comprising: a coconut oil container (11); one or more heating elements (12) disposed in the container (11), for heating hydro oxygen coconut oil (10) of the container (11) thereby dissolving it into liquid state of aggregation; a vertical tube (15) immersed in the container (11), through which the dissolved liquid coconut oil lifts up by a liquid pump (14) to an upper side of the tube, and spills down, thereby generating a coconut oil waterfall for attracting and eliminating flying insects; a strainer (17) into which the coconut oil spills from the upper end of the tube, for collecting eliminated insects.

[0015] The trap may further comprise LEDs for emitting light of a wavelength that attracts flying insects.

[0016] According to embodiments of the invention, the wavelength is of 660 ± 15% nanometer, thereby attracting sand flies.

[0017] According to embodiments of the invention, the wavelength is of 300 to 405 ± 15% nanometer, thereby attracting flying insects other that sand flies.

[0018] The trap may further comprise a liquid diffuser (16), for spreading the spilled coconut oil on a larger area than of the vertical tube (15), thereby increases an effectiveness of the trap.

[0019] Preferably, the liquid diffuser is in an umbrella-shape.

[0020] The power of the heating elements (12) is of a battery, rechargeable battery, solar panel charging the rechargeable battery, or any alternative energy supplier that can charge the rechargeable battery.

[0021] According to embodiments of the invention, the power of the heating elements (12) is of a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery may be charged by one or more solar panels, and actually by any alternative energy source.

[0022] According to embodiments of the invention, the hydro oxygen is heated to a temperature between 35 to 40 Celsius degrees ±15% (i.e., between 25.5 to 44.5 Celsius degrees), thereby mimicking human body temperature, thereby attracting flying insects to the coconut oil. While a normal temperature of a human body is about 35 degrees, an ill person may have a higher body temperature. Thus, when designing a trap, the designer may consider these features.

[0023] According to embodiments of the invention, sucrose is added to the hydro oxygen coconut oil, for providing a food source attracting flying insects.

[0024] According to embodiments of the invention, pheromone is added to the hydro oxygen coconut oil, for attracting house flies.

[0025] According to embodiments of the invention, acetic acid is added to the hydro oxygen coconut oil, for generating a smell that attracts flies.

[0026] Preferably, the hydro oxygen coconut oil is enriched with 20% sucrose, 5% of pheromones, 10% of acetic acid, in a deviation of up to 15%, thereby 65% of hydro oxygen coconut oil, thereby generating a mixture that attract a variety of flying insects.

[0027] In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for trapping and eliminating flying insects, comprising the steps of: heating hydro oxygen coconut oil into liquid state of aggregation; and spilling the liquid coconut oil as a waterfall, thereby attracting and eliminating the flying insects.;

[0028] The method may further comprise the step of: adding attracting substances to the coconut oil, wherein the attracting substances is selected from a group consisting of: sucrose, pheromones, and acetic acid. Preferably, the compound of the materials comprising: 65% hydro oxygen coconut oil, 20% sucrose, 5% of pheromones, and 10% of acetic acid, in a deviation up to 15%.

[0029] According to embodiments of the invention, the heating is to 35+15% Celsius degrees.

[0030] The method may further comprise the step of emitting light of 660 nanometer and / or between 300 to 405 nanometer.

[0031] The reference numbers have been used to point out elements in the embodiments described and illustrated herein, in order to facilitate the understanding of the invention. They are meant to be merely illustrative, and not limiting. Also, the foregoing embodiments of the invention have been described and illustrated in conjunction with systems and methods thereof, which are meant to be merely illustrative, and not limiting.

[0032] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0033] Preferred embodiments, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention are described herein in conjunction with the following drawings:

[0034] Fig. 1 is a cross-section schematically illustrating a flying insects trap, according to embodiments if the present invention.

[0035] Fig. 2 is a cross-section schematically illustrating a flying insects trap, according to further embodiments if the present invention.

[0036] Fig. 3 is a cross-section schematically illustrating a flying insects trap, according to further embodiments if the present invention. It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0037] DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0038] The present invention will be understood from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments ("best mode"), which are meant to be descriptive and not limiting. For the sake of brevity, some well-known features, methods, systems, procedures, components, circuits, and so on, are not described in detail.

[0039] Flying insects such as flies and mosquitos are attracted to different factors, which can be divided into several main categories:

[0040] 1. Carbon dioxide (CO2): Mosquitoes and flies are attracted to carbon dioxide emitted by the breath of humans and animals. They can sense its presence from great distances and that's how they find their prey. (Business Research Insights)

[0041] 2. Body heat: Mosquitoes are attracted to body heat emitted by humans and animals. Their heat sensors allow them to identify hot areas and get closer to the source of the heat to feed. (Business Research Insights)

[0042] 3. Body odors: Sweat and other body odors, such as lactic acid and ammonia attract mosquitoes and other flies. Each person has a unique odor profile, and mosquitoes are attracted to certain odors more than others (Business Research Insights).

[0043] 4. Light: Light, especially ultraviolet (UV) light, attracts many of the flies and mosquitoes. They tend to get close to light sources, which can be used as a basis for the development of effective cutting devices (The Spruce). 5. Colors: Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, such as black and dark blue. These colors absorb heat and emit warmer radiation, which can attract the mosquitoes (Business Research Insights).

[0044] The combination of these factors helps mosquitoes and flies to find their food sources and reproduce. These attractive factors are essential to the development of effective eliminating devices.

[0045] OPERATION PRINCIPAL

[0046] The basic compound for the operation of the present invention is hydro oxygen coconut oil. It is used for attracting flying insects, and for eliminating them once they come in contact with it. This is carried out as follows:

[0047] Hydro oxygen coconut oil is a solid substance. In order to make the coconut oil fluid substance, the coconut oil is heated, preferably to a temperature of about 35 Celsius degrees, which is the temperature of a human body. The heating causes the coconut oil to release CO2, which as mentioned attracts insects.

[0048] In order to increase the eliminating effectiveness of the coconut oil, it is poured, preferably in a cascade form, in which the flowing oil is dispersed into a wider area, and therefore its effectiveness is increased.

[0049] In order to allow collecting the eliminated insects, at the end of the cascade is disposed a strainer, in which the dead insects are collected. Of course, the strainer has to be cleaned once in a while. Coconut oil contains free fatty acids, naturally occurring volatile compounds, which mimic a natural food source. Insects like mosquitoes, flies, and sandflies use chemical senses (olfactory receptors) to find food - and the smell of fatty acids can mimic the smell of skin, sweat, or decaying organic matter.

[0050] Coconut oil has short and medium chain fatty acids such as: Lauric Acid - attracts to the body and sweat. Caprylic and caprylic acids - also have a unique smell that can mimic rotting food or certain pheromones. These acids have a chemical bond to pheromones and biological substances that transmit: “There is something alive or food here.”

[0051] Mosquitoes are also attracted to warmth, textures and movement: Coconut oil melts easily and produces a thin layer of fat, which can mimic human skin. In addition, the oil is held in an environment of body heat - it emits a stronger aroma.

[0052] Coconut oil dissolve mosquito and fly scales. The body of a mosquito and other fly is covered in microscopic scales that are mainly made of: Chitin - a hard, natural plastic-like substance. Fat and proteins - which give them color and protection.

[0053] In addition, coconut oil is lipophilic (very oily). It penetrates through the fat layer on the insect's body and begins to break it down. The fatty acids (such as lauric, capric) penetrate and damage the structure of the scales. They dissolve the lipids that hold the scales and the chitin connections. A mechanical disruption of the defense occurs - like a shell that breaks down. This creates physical damage, rapid dehydration and death within minutes. This is not an action of a poison - but structural damage through oil that "takes over" the body. FORMULAS

[0054] The basic formula the present invention uses is directed to indoor, and as such is neutral and odorless. The formula consists of 100% hydro oxygen coconut oil that remains in an open environment in a container.

[0055] As being exposed to air, the oil undergoes a natural process of biological decomposition as described above, in addition to heating the substance to body temperature of about 35 Celsius degrees. This process is accompanied by the emission of CO2.

[0056] Since the basic material contains only coconut oil, it does not emit an odor or harmful substances, and as such suits for use in an indoor surrounding as well as in outdoor surrounding. However, for outdoor surrounding the insects attraction effect can be increased by adding substances which in an indoor surrounding can be toxic.

[0057] During the heating of the hydro oxygen coconut oil of 35 Celsius degrees, sugars, pheromones and acetic acid can be added to the coconut oil. Since the coconut oil consists of both oil and a water-based substance, due to the addition of these substances to the compound, an "unpleasant" smell is emitted.

[0058] And, as mentioned, heating hydro oxygen coconut oil results with emission of CO2.

[0059] The following may be a formula for outdoor surrounding attracting and eliminating substance:

[0060] 65% of hydro oxygen coconut oil

[0061] 20% of sucrose, which provides a food source for attracting the flying insects; 5% of pheromones, for attracting houseflies.

[0062] 10% of acetic acid, for generating a "strong" smell that attracts flies.

[0063] ATTRACTION OF SAND FLIES

[0064] A research published in the Journal of Medical Entomology found that sand flies of the species Phlebotomus papatasi are significantly more attracted to red light with a wavelength of 660 nanometer, than to green (502 nanometer) or blue (470 nanometer) light,

[0065] A research conducted in southern Egypt showed that traps with red LED (i.e., Light Emission Diode) lights were more effective in capturing sand flies, especially when combined with CO2emissions.

[0066] A research called “Response of the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasi to visual, physical and chemical attraction features in the field” conducted by researchers from the University of Haifa, examined the response of sand flies of the species Phlebotomus papatasi to visual, physical and chemical stimuli in the field. The findings indicate that sand flies are attracted to light with a wavelength of 660 nanometer, especially when combined with CO2emissions, which increases the effectiveness of traps for capturing sand flies.

[0067] Practical implications: The findings indicate that using LED lighting with a wavelength of 660 nanometer, combined with CO2emissions, can improve the effectiveness of traps for capturing sand flies, especially when combined with CO2emissions, which are known to attract flies. This combination creates a smarter, more targeted trap for the specific problem of the sand fly. A research called “Behavioral Evidence for the Presence of a Sex Pheromone in Male Phlebotomus papatasi Scopoli (Diptera: Psychodidae)” conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford and published in the Journal of Medical Entomology, examined the response of sand flies of the species Phlebotomus papatasi to light at different wavelengths. The findings showed that both male and female sand flies were significantly attracted to red light at a wavelength of 660 nm, compared to green (502 nanometer) or blue (470 nanometer) light. This result was surprising, as insects are usually more attracted to shorter wavelengths.

[0068] Practical implications: The findings suggest that using 660 nanometer LED lighting can improve the effectiveness of traps for capturing sand flies, especially when combined with CO2emissions, which are known to attract flies. This combination creates a smarter, more targeted trap for the specific problem of sand flies.

[0069] EXPERIMENTS

[0070] During a week-long experiment made by the Applicant, traps containing the described mixture managed to capture about 95% of the flies compared to only 50% in traps without this mixture.

[0071] EXAMPES

[0072] Fig. 1 is a cross-section schematically illustrating a flying insects trap, according to embodiments if the present invention.

[0073] The trap, which is marked herein by reference numeral 100, comprises a coconut oil container 10, in which a vertical tube 15 is immersed. A liquid pump 14 flow the coconut oil 10 upwardly from the container 11 through the vertical tube 15. The coconut oil flow is marked herein by arrows 18, which illustrate the flowing direction.

[0074] As mentioned, flying insects are attracted to the flowing coconut oil. Once they come in contact with the coconut oil, they eliminated, and their body flows with the coconut oil.

[0075] The lifted up coconut oil 10 is spilled into a strainer 17, in which the eliminated insects are collected. Thus, once in a while the strainer 17 has to be taken out of the trap device, cleaned, and returned back to the trap 100.

[0076] Since the aggregation state of hydro oxygen coconut oil is solid, it has to be melted into liquid. This is carried out by heating element 12. A thermostat 19 retains the temperature of the melted coconut oil to about 35 Celsius degrees, which provides both, turning the aggregation state of the coconut oil to liquid, and imitates the heat of a human body, which attracts flying insects.

[0077] The power source may be a battery, a rechargeable battery charged by a solar panel, a building power supply, etc. Thus, implementing the invention can be carried out b7y low power source, and therefore is not dangerous for human use. For the sake of simplicity, the electric power source is not illustrated in the figures.

[0078] Fig. 2 is a cross-section schematically illustrating a flying insects trap, according to further embodiments if the present invention.

[0079] The vertical tube 15 is not cross-sectioned in order to show a chain of

[0080] LEDs 20 wrapped around the tube. Each LED of the chain emits 660 nanometer light, for attracting sand flies, as discussed above. For other flying insects a light of 300 to 405 nanometer may suit. Thus, the trap 100 can contain several LED chains, or alternatively a chain with different type of LEDs, in order to emit different wave lengths.

[0081] Fig. 3 is a cross-section schematically illustrating a flying insects trap, according to further embodiments if the present invention.

[0082] According to this embodiment of the invention, the lifted up coconut oil spills out on a liquid diffuser 16 having an umbrella-shape.

[0083] The liquid diffuser spreads the coconut oil on a larger area than of the vertical tube 15, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the trap.

[0084] The present invention obtains the following advantages and characteristics:

[0085] This groundbreaking invention is a versatile and highly effective mosquito and pest control device. It employs an innovative stimulation and elimination technique, designed to significantly reduce the population of mosquitoes and other pests in an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and completely safe manner. The device operates efficiently without causing any disturbance — it produces no unpleasant odors or disruptive noise. Furthermore, it does not rely on chemical substances, sprays, or any harmful compounds that could pose a health risk.

[0086] Utilizing a combination of advanced low-voltage technologies ranging from 5 volts to 220 volts, the device ensures maximum effectiveness while maintaining complete safety, even for children. A specially designed pump raises heated wax to the spillway, allowing a cascading flow to envelop and guide deceased mosquitoes into a filter. The wax flow mimics body heat, making the device more attractive to mosquitoes than any other product currently available on the market.

[0087] Types of formulas: (a) Basic odorless formula for indoor use, containing only coconut oil generated from hydro oxygen coconut oil; and (b) fortified formula combining sugars and pheromones mixed with coconut oil for outdoor use, which mostly is oriented for the fly problem.

[0088] A dedicated formula that emits CO2based on 100% hydro oxygen coconut oil, light, a heat system and a temperature controller for body heat imaging, which attracts the mosquitoes and other flies at the highest level to the facility. The special material of the invention additionally attracts mosquitoes which no other device on the world market attracts.

[0089] The trap kills flying insects of any size, including flying insects that are not visible to a human eye.

[0090] As mentioned, flying insects are attracted to the coconut oil "waterfall" and once they come into contact with the coconut oil, the liquid made from coconut oil coats them and kills them. The waterfall flows into a strainer where the flying insects are collected (the strainer needs to be emptied every few days depending on the amount of collected insects). From there, the coconut oil continues its way back to the coconut oil container and a pump lifts it back up to the top of the waterfall.

[0091] Thus, the present invention provides a revolutionary flying insects trap that can reduce the impact of this growth and reduce the associated health risks. Such trap can lead to a significant improvement in public health and quality of life. In the figures and / or description herein, the following reference numerals (Reference Signs List) have been mentioned: numeral 10 denotes coconut oil; numeral 11 denotes a container of coconut oil and other insects attraction and eliminating substances; numeral 12 denotes a heating element; numeral 14 denotes a liquid pump; numeral 15 denotes a vertical tube through which coconut oil is lifted up; numeral 16 denotes a liquid diffuser; numeral 17 denotes a strainer; numeral 18 denotes flow of coconut oil; numeral 19 denotes a thermostat; and numeral 20 denotes a LED chain.

[0092] The foregoing description and illustrations of the embodiments of the invention has been presented for the purposes of illustration. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the above description in any form.

[0093] Any term that has been defined above and used in the claims, should to be interpreted according to this definition.

[0094] The reference numbers in the claims are not a part of the claims, but rather used for facilitating the reading thereof. These reference numbers should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any form.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A trap for flying insects, comprising: a coconut oil container (11); one or more heating elements (12) disposed in said container (11), for heating hydro oxygen coconut oil (10) of said container (11) thereby dissolving it into liquid state of aggregation; a vertical tube (15) immersed in said container (11), through which the dissolved liquid coconut oil lifts up by a liquid pump (14) to an upper side of said tube, and spills down, thereby generating a coconut oil waterfall for attracting and eliminating flying insects; a strainer (17) into which said coconut oil spills from the upper end of said tube, for collecting eliminated insects.

2. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, further comprising: LEDs for emitting light of wavelength that attract flying insects.

3. The trap for flying insects of claim 2, wherein said wavelength is of 660 ± 15% nanometer, thereby attracting sand flies.

4. The trap for flying insects of claim 2, wherein said wavelength is between 300 to 405 ± 15% nanometer, thereby attracting flying insects other that sand flies.

5. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, further comprising: a liquid diffuser (16), for spreading the spilled coconut oil on a larger area than of said tube (15), thereby increases an effectiveness of said trap.

6. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, wherein said liquid diffuser is in an umbrella- shape.

7. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, wherein a power of said one or more heating elements (12) is of a battery.

8. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, wherein a power of said one or more heating elements (12) is of a rechargeable battery.

9. The trap for flying insects of claim 8, wherein said rechargeable battery is charged by one or more solar panels,10. The trap for flying insects of claim 8, wherein said rechargeable battery is charged by an alternative energy source.

11. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, wherein said hydro oxygen is heated to a temperature between 35 to 40 Celsius degrees ±15%, thereby mimicking human body temperature, thereby attracting flying insects to said coconut oil.

12. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, wherein sucrose is added to said hydro oxygen coconut oil, for providing a food source attracting flying insects.

13. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, wherein pheromones is added to said hydro oxygen coconut oil, for attracting house flies.

14. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, wherein acetic acid is added to said hydro oxygen coconut oil, for generating a smell that attracts flies.

15. The trap for flying insects of claim 1, wherein said hydro oxygen coconut oil is enriched with 20% sucrose, 5% of pheromones, 10% of acetic acid, thereby 65% of hydro oxygen coconut oil, in a deviation of up to 15%, thereby generating a mixture that attract a variety of flying insects.

16. A method for trapping and eliminating flying insects, comprising the steps of: heating hydro oxygen coconut oil into liquid state of aggregation; and spilling the liquid coconut oil as a waterfall, thereby attracting and eliminating said flying insects.;17. The method for trapping and eliminating flying insects according to claim 16, further comprising the step of: adding attracting substances to said coconut oil, wherein said attracting substances is selected from a group consisting of: sucrose, pheromones, and acetic acid.

18. The method for trapping and eliminating flying insects according to claim 16, wherein a compound of the materials comprising: 65% hydro oxygen coconut oil, 20% sucrose, 5% of pheromones, and 10% of acetic acid, in a deviation up to 15%.

19. The method for trapping and eliminating flying insects according to claim 16, said heating is to 35+15% Celsius degrees.

20. The method for trapping and eliminating flying insects according to claim16, further comprising the step of emitting light of 660 nanometer, and / or between 300 to 405 nanometer.

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