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System and methods for pest reduction

US9924706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2013
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M1/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention includes a new type of bait for wood-targeting pest baiting systems and methods of obtaining the bait. Certain embodiments of the present invention include a blue-stained wood either treated with a solution that includes blue-stain fungi or wood naturally infected with blue-stain fungi. Additional embodiments of the present invention include a blue-stained solution that may be applied to a wood substrate or to a non-wood bait matrix.

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