Of the same size as our large SLAM trap, this unique 4-headed SLAM trap is equipped with four collecting heads/bottles. Designed to distinguish insects intercepted from four directions, each collecting head opens from one of the four quadrants defined by the trap's cross baffle.
   
Left to right (click to enlarge): 1) four collecting heads (one not seen) in one 4-headed SLAM trap;
2) each collecting head opens from one quadrant of the trap (inside view);
3) collecting bottles are accessed from two inner zippers by reaching from 4) two outer zippers
Contents per Trap
1 SLAM Trap
8 Collecting Bottles (500 ml)
Specifications
Dimensions: See diagram
Weight: 3.1 kg (includes all accessories)
Color: Black with white roof
Materials: Support Poles - Shock-corded aluminum or fiberglass
Materials: Collecting Bottle - Polyethylene
Assembly
SLAM Trap on Land
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Assemble poles. Make sure segments are fully inserted into joints.
- Push ends of one pole into white pockets at opposite corners on base of SLAM trap.
Careful: do not over bend pole.
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Clip hooks around pole. Take care to maintain gentle curve in pole.
Make sure pole goes between collecting heads on top.
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Repeat Steps 2-3 with second pole and black pockets.
- Remove moth excluder from collecting head entrance if not needed.
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Use tent pegs to stake trap to ground.
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Black loops (about two-thirds up side of trap) are for guy lines for extra support in wind.
SLAM Trap in Air
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Complete Steps 1-5.
- Throw a rope over tree branch.
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Tie other end of rope around poles where they cross at top of SLAM trap.
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A second trap can be hung from loop in center of bottom of SLAM trap.
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Run a line through stake loops to ensure traps have same orientation.
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Repeat Step 10 on opposite side of trap to keep traps from spinning.
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Haul trap into air.
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Stake down lines. Lines from Steps 10 & 11 should be staked separately.
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