Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-27
2001-05-22
Dodson, Shelley A. (Department: 1616)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants
C424S408000, C424S409000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06235301
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to the control of termites and other social insects. In particular, the present invention relates to the control of such insects using an apparatus containing bait impregnated with a slow acting toxicant. For a discussion of social insects, see generally U.S. Pat. No. 5,152,992. That patent is incorporated by reference herein to the extend it discusses social insects and their habits.
In the prior art, various techniques of spraying fast acting insecticides in a structure are used to eliminate social insects such as termites in the structure. For eliminating social insects in the ground instruments with cardboard or sawdust bait were used.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus and method for eliminating social insects such as termites in a structure.
It is another object of the invention to provide an apparatus and method for eliminating social insects in the ground.
The invention provides a method and apparatus for providing a more attractive and durable termite bait, which comprises a thin flat block of wood with grooves.
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patent: 5329726 (1994-07-01), Thorne et al.
patent: 5695776 (1997-12-01), Ballard et al.
patent: 5950356 (1999-09-01), Nimocks
patent: 6003266 (1999-12-01), Woodruff
patent: WO 93/23998 (1993-12-01), None
Perimeter Patrol System, PPS-30T Termite Starter Kit Advertisement, B & G Equipment Company, Jul. 22, 1998.
Ballard James Bruce
Trimm Sherman H.
Dodson Shelley A.
FMC Corporation
FMC Corporation
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