Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Vermin destroying – Poison holders
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-11
2001-03-06
Ark, Darren W. (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Vermin destroying
Poison holders
C043S132100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06195934
ABSTRACT:
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 extent 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 tubular instruments with a small surface area to volume ratio were used.
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.
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Andis Michael Dea
Ballard James Bruce
Megargle William Francis
Milliner John Ernest
Simcox P. David
Ark Darren W.
FMC Corporation
FMC Corporation
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