Vacuum traps are best for handling flying insects, especially those that aren’t attracted to light. These traps use a vacuum fan that sucks in nearby pests and confines them in an internal chamber.

Pitfall trapping remains a cornerstone technique for sampling ground-dwelling arthropods in ecological, conservation and agricultural contexts. A pitfall trap typically consists of a container buried ...

Summer is my favorite season for all the obvious reasons—I love a good hike, camping, pool time, and cookouts. But I often pay a very itchy price for spending most of my time outside in the summer.