Human Decoy Trap or Host Decoy Trap is used to mitigate the negative effects of use of human landing collections for mosquito surveillance. The human scent and other body odor cues are transported in a pipe from source to the trap which is installed out side of the human or animal dwelling. The transported cues act as attractant to lure mosquitoes. The outside of the trap is circled with a glue tape to collection mosquitoes.

In this case, you probably won't be able to get live insects or samples for establishing laboratory colonies. This method of sample collection very much ideal for studying entomological parameters except collecting live insects.

The HDT is the only scientifically validated outdoor mosquito trap designed to simulate a human host across multiple sensory modalities—making it the closest, safest, and most ethical substitute for direct human baiting in mosquito surveillance.

Unique Research-Based Design:

• Transparent adhesive cylinder made with Fics Film or equivalent, forming a 45 cm tall × 38 cm diameter cylindrical trap.

• Visual cue enhancer: Insert a matte black card (240 gsm) behind the adhesive film for high-contrast, uniform pattern that simulates the human silhouette.

• Host odor system: Uses air extracted from a human-occupied tent via a 0.38 A, 12V fan (~2000 L/min) through a 10 m × 25 cm flexible tubing, vented 10–15 cm near the trap’s base.

• Mosquitoes are captured as they land and stick to the transparent adhesive film, mimicking human skin visually and thermally.

Key Advantages:

• Research-Backed Performance: Developed and validated in malaria-endemic zones of Africa.

• Ethical & Safe Alternative to HLC: No human contact or exposure to mosquito bites.

• Mimics Human Host Cues: Heat, color contrast, and olfactory elements.

• Ideal for Remote Field Use: Lightweight, foldable design for easy transport.

• High Capture Rates: Outperforms standard CDC light traps and can supplement surveillance programs.

What's Included in the Kit:

• Cylindrical wire frame (knock-down design)

• Adhesive film roll (Fics Film or equivalent)

• Matte black contrast card

• High-flow 12V fan

• Flexible 10 m duct tube (Ø 25 cm)

• Battery cable and connector

• User setup guide

Applications:

• ✔ Field entomology for malaria and arbovirus vector studies

• ✔ Ethical replacement for Human Landing Catch (HLC)

• ✔ Outdoor surveillance in rural, forest fringe, or savannah environments

• ✔ Comparative trials of trap efficacy in different baiting conditions

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