In addition, the inside of the trunk lid was partially spray-painted to create a light trap, making it more difficult to detect when the lid was cracked open.

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Other commercial combatants include the Asian Ladybug Stinkbug Light Trap.

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Scientists have known for some time that nanowires can trap more light, and using certain materials, such as gallium arsenide, can make use of a certain section of the light spectrum that significantly increases energy production.

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He invented a trap that uses light and a spruce-scented spray to draw the pests to a bowl, where they drown.

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