Techniques for maintaining palatability of a bait material in a pest control device

A pest control and bait technology, applied in devices, applications, animal husbandry, etc. to catch or kill insects, and can solve problems such as reducing the attractiveness of target pests and abnormal operation of sensors

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-06-23
DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
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[0006] In some cases, baits degrade due to exposure to moisture, which reduces their attractiveness to target pests and sometimes leads to erratic operation of associated sensors (if present)

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[0025] In order to improve the understanding of the principles of the invention, reference numbers have been used in the embodiments shown in the figures, and like reference numbers refer to like parts. However, it should be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications to the described embodiments and any other applications of the principles of the invention described herein are to be understood to be apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0026] One embodiment of the present application is a pest control device configured to reduce damage to bait caused by unwanted moisture intrusion when installed in the ground. In one form, the pest control device is a bait container defining a lower entry point and recess for entry of target pests so as to trap air between the entry point and a bait located thereon. An air-trapping pocket prevents water from reaching the bait. The container can be placed in th...

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A termite control bait container (200) includes an upper end portion (204) opposite a lower end portion (206). The bait container includes a chamber (240) containing a termite bait (318). The lower end portion includes an air-trapping pocket (280) below at least a portion of the bait to reduce intrusion of water through the lower end portion (206) when installed in a selected orientation at least partially below ground.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] Under the applicable treaty, this application claims the benefit of foreign priority from US Patent Application No. 60 / 962,024, filed July 26, 2007, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present application relates to pest control and in particular but not limited to a technique for maintaining the flavor of bait materials contained in pest control equipment. Background technique [0004] Removing pests from the locus of people, livestock and crops has always been a challenge. Common pests include various insects and rodents. Subterranean termites are a particularly troublesome pest that can cause severe damage to wooden structures. Various schemes have been proposed to eliminate termites and certain other insect and non-insect pests. In one approach, pest control relies on blanket application of chemical insecticides to the area to be protected. However, th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A01M1/02
CPCA01M2200/011A01M1/026A01M1/2011A01M17/00A01M1/20A01M1/2005A01M1/02
Inventor M·P·托利P·J·霍华德J·J·德马克D·E·威廉姆斯三世
Owner DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
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