Hey Alex, This sounds pretty complicated for several reasons, but the only thing that I can think of for what you want - and which I expect is probably not cheap at all, is Insect Limited's remote monitoring box thing. I don't have a link but you should be able to find it on their website pretty easily. I believe they were using/testing them at the British Museum. It is essentially an open box with a camera. From what I understood when I saw this shown in a presentation by Pat Kelley a long time ago, things crawl/fly through and an entomologist in a remote location gets a picture and tells you what they are. This means you're not catching anything, just recording. I honestly have no idea what the % accuracy of this system is or if maybe you can do the ID yourself rather than a remote contractor, but it would solve your problems about size, trapping, etc. If you do look into it, I'd love to hear your experience and thoughts. Best, Angelica
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There are hundreds (or more) people in the > PestList community, and it should be a place for them to turn to regardless > of experience and ideas. > > > > Best, > > Fran > > > > *Fran Ritchie, Conservator (Objects)* > > Harpers Ferry Center > > *[email protected] <[email protected]>* > > > > *American Institute for Conservation Professional Associate > (peer-reviewed)* > > > > *From:* 'Thomas Parker' via MuseumPests <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 25, 2023 6:37 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Re: [PestList] catch and release traps > > > > > > * This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before > clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding. * > > > > You’ve gone off the deep end Alex. > > > > On Jul 25, 2023, at 5:59 AM, 'Wade, Alexandra' via MuseumPests < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > I hope you're all well. > > > > I'm working in an archive, undertaking a large pest monitoring programme. > Recently, there has been an increased interest in moving away from the > standard of glue traps and changing to a more ethical method. 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