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Apparatus and methods for controlling arthropods

US6219961A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateOct 2, 1998
Grant dateApr 24, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M2200/011
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Arthropod containment devices are provided comprising a base plate having a first face, a second face opposite the first face, an outer edge between the first face and the second face; and a containment ridge protruding from the first face along at least a portion of the outer edge, the containment ridge defining a containment region proximate the first face. Also provided are arthropod containment devices comprising a base plate having a first face and a second face opposite the first face, a plurality of guide ridges that protrude from the first face and define at least one containment region, and an arthropod toxicant coated upon or positioned within the containment region.

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