Devices and methods for a durable insect bait station
US9220255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M1/2016
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention discloses devices and methods for a durable insect bait station. Such devices including a membrane for providing access to the bait station, the membrane adapted to be permeable to volatile components, the membrane configured to allow easy insect-probe penetration, and to be resistant to degradation caused by outdoor environmental conditions and/or harsh indoor environmental conditions. Preferably, the membrane has at least one inclusion. Preferably, the membrane has at least one perforation. Preferably, the device further includes a bait core for providing bait to the bait station, the bait core including a sugar-source bait, at least one oral and/or contact insect toxin, and a solvent, wherein the bait core is configured to be substantially in direct contact with the membrane. Most preferably, the bait core further includes an odorant. Most preferably, the bait core further includes a fibrous material as a support for the membrane.
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