U.S. ARS: Flying-insect trap could ease lady beetle nuisance.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-30 December 1998-U.S. ARS: Flying-insect trap could ease lady beetle nuisance (C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:291298 WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- A new indoor trap uses a blacklight to capture flying insects, including a pesky ladybug species that sometimes clusters inside homes, Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman announced today.

The trap, invented by U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists in Georgia, doesn't harm beneficial insects or use chemical insecticide. Instead, flying insects attracted by the blacklight are caught in a bag that has a non-stick surface. The insects are collected alive for subsequent release or disposal. "Once commercially developed, this trap could provide relief to homeowners annoyed by lady beetles that...