Bait for controlling carpenter ants
US6368588B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N25/006
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an ant or yellow jacket bait that is particularly effective for controlling carpenter ants. The bait is comprised mostly of sugars in a viscous and fluid form that may be readily dispensed into an ant station at room temperatures, and provides a moist, sweet surface that is attractive to ants.
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