The Improved CDC Resting Trap (Model 1732) is based on the original Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resting Trap, which was developed as a novel device for collecting resting mosquitoes. Resting collections in general are far superior to other types of collections for acquiring blood-engorged female mosquitoes.
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The John W. Hock Company specializes in tools for collecting mosquitoes and other insects. Our tools are used for scientific research, risk assessment, and vector-borne disease control programs.
Mosquito and Sandfly Traps
Day or nighttime collection of mosquitoes and sandflies including specific traps for Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus or gravid Culex mosquitoes. Battery-powered traps feature incandescent or blacklight (UV), downdraft or updraft fans, CO2 release and photocell control.
Programmable Collection & Droplet Samplers (Impingers)
Segregate the catch into distinct time periods with programmable collection controlled by an advanced timer.
Use our Aerosol Droplet Samplers to accurately calibrate spraying equipment.
Aspirators
Collect mosquitoes and other larger species with our Improved Prokopack (battery-powered) or CDC-designed (battery-powered) backpack aspirators. For manually aspirating mosquitoes and sandflies in the lab and field, use our mouth aspirator with optional HEPA filter.
Batteries, Chargers, and Accessories
Keep your trap running at top performance with the right battery and charger along with our extensive battery tutorial. Customize a trap for your application with our many accessories, spare parts, and options.
Other Entomological Traps
Proven insect flight collection traps made from sun-resistant polyester with double or triple sewn seams. Models include The Standard 6-Meter Malaise Trap, The Migration Trap, and The Light-Weight Townes Trap.
The Adult Mayfly Updraft Blacklight (UV) Trap Model 3519 was developed for the capture of adult mayflies (Ephemeroptera) using a four-watt blue-black light (UV).
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The Mosquito Breeder (Model 330) is a mosquito emergence set of jars used in laboratory and research settings to rear mosquitoes from aquatic stages (larvae/pupae) to adults. It is designed to allow mosquitoes to mature safely and then emerge into a separate compartment.
The UVA-LED Light Trap (Model 1612-SS and 1612-ABS) is based on two years of research into the use of near ultra-violet radiation (UVA, peak wavelength of ca. 361 nm) for the attraction of hematophagous insects using light emitting diodes (LEDs). This research led to the development of the Stealth Trap (Model 2014) for our US Department of Defense and now to a civilian version, the model 1612. The 1612 uses 6.3 VDC and consumes only 300 mAmps. The trap has a almost twice the runtime of the Miniature Incandescent Light Trap Model 1012 and three times the runtime of the Blacklight (UV) Model 1212. It is available with either a small stainless steel rainshield (Model 1612-SS) or with a large ABS plastic (Model 1612-ABS).
The white LED lamp with miniature bayonet base uses 6.3 VDC and only draws 20 mAmps. This is in marked contrast to the 150 and 250 mAmps for the CM-47 and CM-44, respectively. Extremely long life and cool operating temperature. Can be used in the following trap models: 512, 512.MIL, 1012, 1012.GATE, 1012.co2, and 1012.MIL. If used in a CDC light trap, PN: 512 running on a 6-volt 12 amp-hr battery, run time would be increased from 27 to 45 hours. If used in the New Standard Miniature Light Trap, PN: 1012, run time would be increased from 22 hours (CM-44) to 53 hours (PN 3.20). Other colors available are Green: 525 nm (nano-meters), Blue: 473 nm, Yellow: 592 nm, and Red: 626 nm.