Insect attractant and killing system
US12178210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M1/2016
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein are systems and methods for attracting insects to a trap or surface containing insecticide. One embodiment described herein is an insect attractant releasing system comprising a quantity of a volatile insect attractant where the attractant is released at a defined rate and has a particular product lifetime under field conditions. In another embodiment, the attractant releasing system is integrated into an apparatus having insecticide immobilized on one or more surfaces where attracted insects can crawl or land and contact the insecticide, which subsequently kills the insects.
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