Standard 6-Meter Malaise Trap

Standard 6 Meter Malaise Trap For Aerial Insect Collection

Reliable and field-tested trap designed for efficient passive collection of flying insects across various environments.

The 6-Meter Standard Malaise Trap Model 3012 is a flight interception trap with dual wet/dry collection heads. The traps were originally developed by Drs. Gressitt and Gressitt (An improved malaise trap, 1962. Pacific Insects, 4:87-90) and we have been selling this trap for over 20 years worldwide. The fabric is sun-resistant polyester and all seams are double or triple stitched.

Features

• Dual collection heads can be used wet or dry.
• Sun-resistant polyester fabric.
• All seams are double or triple stitched.
• Interception baffle measures 2.6 by 4.5 m.
• Optional acrylic alcohol heads provide dedicated wet collection.

Trap Location

Where the trap is placed is not solely determined by what you intend to catch. Consider natural flight paths, for example, along the edges of fields and paths within forests. If applicable, place the trap perpendicular to the direction of flight, e.g., butterfly migration or the diurnal movement of mosquitoes to and from a wooded area (particularly see Gressitt & Gressitt 1962). Remember, the trap will catch good numbers anywhere, but moving it every few days will reveal better spots than others for a particular genus or species. A trap placed in a shaded area will collect more if one or both collecting chambers are placed in sunlight or towards the light part of the horizon. The instructions also provide references on how to bait the trap, e.g., CO2 for biting flies.

Optional Alcohol Heads

The optional alcohol heads are interchangeable and are constructed of acrylic and stainless steel. The heads withstand the use of isopropyl alcohol, which is commonly used to kill the insects before the specimens are damaged. The catch is removed by unscrewing the bottles hung beneath the angled collection heads.

 

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• Specifications
• In the Box
• Required Items
• Optional Items
• Documents

• Specification	Detail
  Model	3012
  Type	Flight Interception (Malaise) Trap
  Interception Baffle Dimensions	2.6 m high x 4.5 m long
  Material	Sun-resistant polyester fabric with double or triple stitching
  Collection Heads	Two heads that can be used in wet or dry mode
  Optional	Alcohol collection heads made of acrylic and stainless steel for dedicated wet captures

• • 1x Sun-resistant polyester fabric trap with all seams double or triple stitched.
  • 1x Tethering rope
  • 2x Wet/dry collection heads (P/N 5.10)
  • 1x Instructions
• • Mounting Supports or Structures
  • Preserving Agents (if using wet heads)
• • Alcohol Collection Heads (P/N 5.20)
  • Breathable Nylon Carrying Bag
  • Heavy Duty Galvanized Tent Stakes
  • Additional Wet/Dry Collection Heads
  • Alcohol Collection Heads (P/N 5.20)
• • Model 3012 Manual (English)