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HP: an improved model of sucction light trap for the capture of small insects

Hoover Pugedo Ricardo A. Barata João Carlos França-Silva Jaime C. Silva Edelberto S. Dias About the authors

This paper describes a new model of light trap, named HP, based on the widely used CDC trap. Its advantages include high efficiency, easy handling and transport. Moreover, it is almost totally made of national materials, which reduces considerably the final cost.

Capture of insetcs; Light trap; HP


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