Installation of the large SLAM trap is straightforward. Simply clip hooks to provided shock-corded poles. It is self-supporting and extremely easy to reposition. The large SLAM trap has cross baffles so insects are collected from all four sides, making wind and sun direction less of a concern when considering trap orientation.
Of fine Polyester fabric, the large SLAM trap has a removable "moth excluder (2 x 2 mesh/square inch)" at the collecting head entrance to prevent entry of unwanted large insects. The collecting head has a mesh ventilation window to optimize catch.
  
Left to right (click to enlarge): 1) standard SLAM trap vs. large SLAM trap;
2) moth excluder; 3) head entrance with ventilation window.
Insect drop-off accelerated when Pyrethroids are applied to ventilation window.
Since the large SLAM trap is much taller than the standard SLAM trap, it does not work on water.
Contents per Trap
1 SLAM Trap
3 Collecting Bottles (500 ml)
Specifications
Dimensions: See diagram
Weight: 2.0 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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Remove collecting bottle from zippered pocket on top of SLAM trap.
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Assemble poles. Make sure segments are entirely 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.
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Repeat Steps 3-4 with second pole and black pockets.
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Put collecting bottle back into zippered pocket on top of SLAM trap.
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Fasten ribbons around neck and body of collecting bottle.
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Close pocket zipper to hold collecting bottle in place.
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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 1-9.
- 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.
Avoid blocking collecting head entrance.
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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 14 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 14 & 15 should be staked down separately.
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