| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 043114000 |
Adhesive
| 69 |
| 043113000 |
Illuminated
| 60 |
| 043112000 |
Electrocuting
| 24 |
| 043123000 |
Bedbug type
| 20 |
| 043121000 |
Crawling insect type
| 19 |
| 043122000 |
Fly vases | 5 |
| 20080263938 | FLYING INSECT TRAP - An insect trap ( | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090071060 | Trap for Flying Insects - A flying insect trap comprising a hollow housing with a canal descending through the top face of the housing into said hollow housing, and a plurality of barbs located internally throughout said canal to impale said insects upon ascending through said canal in an effort to escape said trap. The barbs are preferably angled downward to facilitate entry into said trap and impalement of said insects ascent when attempting escape from said trap. Either or both ends of the housing are removeable to permit cleansing and reloading of the bait inside the trap. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090126258 | INSECT TRAP - An insect trap | 05-21-2009 |
| 20130305588 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR KILLING FLYING INSECTS - An apparatus ( | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140366428 | Trap for Flying Insects, the Use of Said Trap and Corresponding Manufacturing Method - A method distinguishes electrical signals corresponding to an activation or deactivation of a single electrical power consuming device from an electrical signal that supplies electricity to multiple electrical power consuming devices has been developed. The method includes generating signatures corresponding to activation and deactivation of a plurality of electrical devices from a transformation of an electrical power signal using sparse deconvolution to cluster and then identify the activation and deactivation of one of the plurality of electrical devices. | 12-18-2014 |
| 043109000 |
Furniture | 5 |
| 20090282728 | Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method - An intercepting device (e.g. a furniture coaster device) is placed under furniture (bed, sofa, chair. etc.), other climbable object, or the floor adjacent an object to intercept crawling arthropods and other crawling pests. The intercepting device can be used to monitor the presence of crawling arthropods and other crawling pests (such as bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, beetles, spiders, etc.), reduce pest numbers, and monitor efficacy of pest control procedures. The intercepting device includes pitfall trap surfaces that form multiple pitfall traps. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20130067796 | Bed Bug Trap or Barrier Surrounding a Bed - A bed bug device to trap or stop bed bugs may include a substantially vertical back wall having a first layer of detachably connected adhesive to detachably attach to a bed, a top wall being connected to the vertical back wall to prevent a user from interfering with the operation of the bed bug device, a bottom wall being connected to the top wall, and a second adhesive being connected to the vertical back wall to trap the bed bugs. This bed bug device or a double sided adhesive tape or a slippery tape (one face is slippery and the other face is adhesive) may be stuck to a special mattress cover to generate an upside down rectangular prism box shaped bed bug device, so that bed bugs hiding anywhere in the bedroom may not be able to travel to the top of the bed. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130111801 | Bug Interception Device - The present invention describes a bug interception device that is designed to capture crawling bugs, for example, arthropods such as bed bugs, as they walk around an infested structure. One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be found in a circular device, for example, a device with a circular footprint as it sits on the floor. One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may be found in a pyramid device, for example, a device with a square footprint and a three dimensional shape resembling a pyramid. One or more embodiments may include one or more outer access surfaces adapted to allow bugs to crawl up onto the device. One or more embodiments may include one or more rims adapted to cause bugs to fall into a capture well. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20140237892 | INSECT TRAP - An insect trap positioned directly under a furniture leg or post during use. The insect trap has a bottom portion with a groove positioned between an outer edge of the bottom portion and an inner element extending from the center of the bottom portion. The trap also has a distinct top portion having an opening extending through the entirety of the top portion. The top and bottom portion are removably attached to one another. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20160100567 | Crawling arthropod intercepting device and method - An intercepting device (e.g. a furniture coaster device) is placed under furniture (bed, sofa, chair. etc.), other climbable object, or the floor adjacent an object to intercept crawling arthropods and other crawling pests. The intercepting device can be used to monitor the presence of crawling arthropods and other crawling pests (such as bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, beetles, spiders, etc.), reduce pest numbers, and monitor efficacy of pest control procedures. The intercepting device includes pitfall trap surfaces that form multiple pitfall traps. | 04-14-2016 |
| 043110000 |
Operator-controlled | 4 |
| 20090044443 | Critter catcher - An apparatus enabling users to pick up and dispose of bugs, insects and other small creatures. The apparatus comprises a bubble member having an open bottom. A handle member is attached to an outer surface of the bubble member. A bottom tray member is slidingly engageable with a bottom portion of the bubble member for closing the open bottom. A grooved receptacle is disposed on a portion of the bottom for receiving the bottom tray when such bottom tray moves to open or close the bottom. A trigger is disposed adjacent a top portion of the handle and is engageable with the bottom tray for causing such bottom tray to move to an open or closed position when the trigger is depressed and to an opposite open or closed position when the trigger is released. A spring is engageable with the bottom tray and with the trigger for moving such bottom tray. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100058645 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRAPPING INSECTS - An apparatus for catching an insect sitting on a contact surface. The apparatus includes a casing, a light source disposed in the casing for dazzling and immobilizing the insect on the contact surface, and a catch tube disposed in the casing and movable relative to the casing. The apparatus further includes a catch container disposed adjacent to the catch tube and a slider to lift the insect off the contact surface. The slider is movable relative to the casing. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100071256 | WASP REPELLENT DEVICE - According to the present invention, there is provided a wasp repellent device comprising a suspension member operatively connected to a closed end of a bag. The bag has a skirt extending from the closed end of the bag to a mouth of the bag, with a drawstring fro contracting the mouth of the bag to give the bag the approximate shape of an inverted cone. The exterior of the bag is provided with a striated pattern and, in use, the bag imitates the appearance of a wasp nest. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20150121744 | Capturing Apparatus And Related Methods - A capturing apparatus and related methods of use and manufacture. A capturing apparatus is used to humanely and effectively capture objects using a capturing structure having an upper portion, a lower portion, a proximal end, and a distal end. A valve is coupled to the capturing structure to prevent the release of the object once captured. An elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end has a contoured gripping feature on the proximal end of the elongated member, with the elongated member coupled at the distal end of the elongated member to the proximal end of the capturing structure. A holding structure is coupled to the upper portion of the capturing structure to contain the object once captured. | 05-07-2015 |
| 043108000 |
Tree trunk | 4 |
| 20090007481 | System for delivery of insecticide - The system for delivery of insecticide provides a portable enclosure for delivering insecticide to an infested tree trunk. The system includes an annular shell disposed around with the trunk of the tree that defines an annular tank. An annular base supports the wall(s) of the annular shell and has a liquid impermeable membrane attached thereto that can be wrapped around the base of the tree trunk to prevent pesticide seepage into the ground. A pump delivers insecticide into the annular tank at an upper end of the tank. A drain hose attached to the base of the tank returns insecticide to the pump for recirculation. The pump is actuated in pulsating mode to agitate insecticide in the tank, causing waves of sufficient pressure to induce the insecticide to penetrate deeply through any bores in the trunk to kill both adult insects and larvae. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20130333274 | INSECT TRAP - A method of controlling pests includes applying a trap ( | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140317994 | TRAPPING DEVICE HAVING AN ARTICULATED COLLAR | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140317995 | TRAPPING DEVICE WITH JOINING MEANS | 10-30-2014 |
| 043111000 |
Mechanically operated | 3 |
| 20110252693 | ANT TRAP - Disclosed herein is an improved ant trap. The ant trap includes a base having a central opening and the opening is suitable for storing liquid. A bait trap is located centrally within the central opening to maximize the number of ants in the central opening at any point in time. The ant trap, in an exemplary embodiment, includes an electromechanically operated platform, which is movable with respect to the central opening. In a first position the platform forms an ant path from the base to the bait trap. In a second position the platform is moved into the central opening. The central opening is filed with a liquid toxic to ants, but safe to mammals and the environment, generally. For example, a solution of sweet boric acid and water is used to fill the central opening. Upon moving, the platform is immersed in the liquid, thereby exterminating ants found thereon. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20150082687 | AUTOMATIC SELF FUNCTIONING FULL SEASON MOSQUITO LARVAE ERADICATOR - A portable, self-sustaining, automatic device for eliminating mosquito larvae operates throughout the entire mosquito breeding season. Mosquitos are lured to lay eggs in the stagnant water contained within a breeding bowl of the device. The subsequent larvae is disposed of by tipping the bowl or uncovering a bottom bowl opening to empty the bowl of water and larvae and kill the larvae in a timed cycle before they become mosquitoes. A water reservoir supplies sufficient water to replenish the bowl throughout the season. The device is solar powered and timed to correspond to mosquito breeding cycles. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20190141981 | OUTDOOR ROBOTIC DEVICE FOR ERADICATION OF TICKS | 05-16-2019 |
| 043118000 |
Reticulate fabric | 1 |
| 20150013213 | MICROFABRICATED SURFACES FOR THE PHYSICAL CAPTURE OF INSECTS - Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods. | 01-15-2015 |
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| 20080236025 | MOSQUITO TRAP WITH IMPROVED AIRFLOW - An insect trap including a suction device to suck insects into a catch where they are killed or detained. The insect trap also includes a catalytic reactor that uses a portion of the air and a combustible fuel to produce CO | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080244959 | FLOW RESTRICTOR - A flow restrictor is provided to reduce pressure in the flow of a fluid, such as a hydrocarbon-based fuel. The flow restrictor takes the form of a capillary that is void of any abrupt flow disruptions. The flow restrictor may be used in place of an orifice and provides the advantage that it has a larger diameter than an orifice of similar function. Precipitation is less likely to form on the restrictor and any precipitation is less likely to have an adverse affect on performance. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090100742 | Apparatus for and method of maximizing attraction of mosquitoes - In a method of attracting mosquitoes using a mixture of carbon dioxide and a mosquito attractant, the improvement of maximizing attraction by preventing or substantially minimizing absorption of moisture into the attractant that would distort the weight of the attractant left after effusion of attractant in a plume, comprising:
| 04-23-2009 |
| 20090313881 | Ectoparasite Diagnostic Apparatus and Method of Use Thereof - An ectoparasite diagnostic apparatus comprising a vacuum motor, a microscope, a display, a non-flexible pivoting door and a containment chamber, wherein the microscope is in electrical communication with the display. The ectoparasite diagnostic apparatus provides a method of capturing live ectoparasites for observation removing live ectoparasites from a subject animal, disposing the live ectoparasites in the containment chamber, opening the non-flexible pivoting door and inserting a flea control compound, closing the non-flexible pivoting door and observing the effects of the flea control compound on the live ectoparasites via the microscope and the display. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100011654 | RNAI FOR THE CONTROL OF INSECTS AND ARACHNIDS - The present invention describes a new non-compound based approach for insect and/or arachnid control. The present inventors have identified for the first time novel targets for RNAi, which can effectively control insect and/or arachnid pest populations. Accordingly, the invention provides both nucleotide and amino acid sequences for the novel targets. Also provided are RNA constructs including double stranded RNA regions for mediating RNAi in insects, DNA constructs, expression vectors, host cells and compositions for controlling insects and/or arachnids using RNAi. Finally, the invention also provides for the use of the constructs, vectors, host cells and compositions in control of insects and/or arachnids populations and suitable kits for use in an RNAi based method of controlling insect and/or arachnid pests. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100071254 | Flying Insect Trap - The present invention is directed towards an improved flying insect trap, in the form of a housing and internal disposable portion. In one embodiment, the exterior portion comprises roof and body panels which are manufactured from a poster board paper stock that is printed on opposing sides with contrasting colors. The interior portion comprises a self-adhesive assembly constructed from a heavy weight chipboard material that is preferably white that surrounds an internal attractive element. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100071255 | Infestation tester for small insects - An insect infestation-blocking filter | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100083562 | CONTAINER FOR CAPTURING MOSQUITO LARVAE - The present invention is a container for capturing mosquito larvae comprising: a water container ( | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100115825 | ATTRACTANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR ATTRACTING BITING INSECTS - 1,5-octadien-3-ol is an attractant for biting insects, particularly mosquitoes and may be used alone or with other attractants. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100139151 | Trap for Catching Woodland, Garden and Agricultural Insect Pests and Method for Trapping and Storing Woodland, Garden and Agricultural Insect Pests - A trap for catching woodland, garden, and agricultural insect pests, consisting of a catching part ( | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100154289 | EASILY DISASSEMBLED NAVEL ORANGEWORM EGG TRAP APPARATUS - An easily disassembled navel orangeworm egg trap apparatus which facilitates easy cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reloading, and repair. One or more embodiments of the invention enable orchard workers in the field to easily disassemble a navel orangeworm egg trap for cleaning, inspection, and repair. In one or more embodiments of the invention, at least one chamber section that is detachably coupled along the length of the chamber section. The chamber disassembles along the length of the chamber sections, thus exposing the inner surfaces of the ovipositional bait attractant chamber. By offering an easily disassembled chamber that exposes the inner surface, navel orangeworm egg traps are easily cleaned and repaired in the field. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100212211 | DEVICE FOR CATCHING INSECTS - The invention relates to a device ( | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100229458 | Apparatus and Method of Mosquito Control - A mosquito control trap taking advantage of the normal stages of development for a mosquito. The trap including stagnant water trapped within a container by a weeping platform floating on top of the water. A series of holes in the weeping platform provide exposure of the water to form brood cups in which female mosquitoes lay eggs. In order to develop through the larva and pupa stage the developing insects must enter the larger reservoir of stagnant water, since there is insufficient room in the brood cups. However, the holes are too small to permit escape of the adult mosquito, thus preventing any of the eggs from developing. This device provides a means for controlling mosquitoes without the use of pesticides and is especially suitable for use in lesser developing countries. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100242339 | Prism traps for fruit and vegetable insects-pests - A trap for collecting insects and pests is formed in a triangular prism shape. The triangular prism shaped trap is formed from a rectangular plate that is divided into three sections, the rectangular plate being bent into the triangular prism shape. A rectangular cavity that protrudes inward into the trap may be formed on one wall. Also, a control card may be mounted on one wall. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100269402 | Carpenter Bee Traps - A carpenter bee trap having at least one entrance hole, at least one plenum section connecting the at least one entrance hole to at least one receptacle adapter coupling, and least one removable receptacle attached to at least one receptacle adapter coupling, the at least one removable receptacle made of a material that admits ambient light to a greater extent than the material forming the plenum such that insects entering the trap follow a path of increasing intensity of ambient light that leads them to the receptacle. Various embodiments employ one or more preferred carpenter bee habitat features including an overhanging roof protecting the entrance hole from the weather, an entrance hole that slopes upward from horizontal, entrance holes surrounded by wood, and an opaque material forming the plenum regions such that the interior in the vicinity of the entrance holes is relatively dark. Various alternatives are possible for example to enhance trap performance in various situations or to make the traps aesthetically pleasing to a variety of tastes. In one embodiment, existing carpenter bee nests are treated with a disclosed insecticide gel. The insecticide gel consists of a thixotropic, injectable, non-hardening, non-volatile gel blended with a pyrethroid insecticide. A small amount of gel injected into existing nests kills all bees and larvae in the nests as well as any bees that enter the nest during the residual life of the application, in effect converting the bee nest into a trap. The combination of installed traps and treatment of existing nests with the insecticide gel has proven to be highly effective in treating and preventing carpenter bee infestation in structures. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100275505 | FLYING INSECT TRAPPING APPARATUS - A flying insect trapping apparatus is provided that is capable of attracting and trapping flying insects such as flies or wasps very well and moreover without giving a user an unpleasant feeling. The flying insect trapping apparatus comprises an attractive and inductive member having a vertical surface portion, an entry port surrounding an upper part of the attractive and inductive member and a trap chamber communicating with the entry port, whereby a flying insect is attracted by the member and to land on the surface portion thereof and then is induced to move along the surface portion and to pass through said entry port so as to be trapped in the inside of the trap chamber. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110056118 | Counterflow insect trap - A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110067293 | MULTI-SPECIES INSECT TRAP WITH SEPARATED PLUMES - An insect trap for targeting multiple species with an entrapment chamber having an entry structure attached to one end of the entrapment chamber and a lower lid closing a second end. The entry structure is configured to generate a first attractant plume, and includes an annular lid, a tapered guide, a plurality of members slidably engaging the lid, and an attachment fixture. The entry structure also has means for retaining a first attractant. The lower lid includes means for retaining a second attractant and a plurality of apertures, such that a second attractant plume may be generated that is spaced apart from the first attractant plume. The lower lid may include entry apertures to provide insect ingress to the entrapment chamber, and may further include a second tapered guide. The lower lid may alternatively comprise micropores that permit egress of the second attractant. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110072710 | Insect trap - An insect trap comprises a base including a shaped hollow body to define a capture space. The body has an access opening. A cover is selectively receivable on the base at the access opening to enclose the capture space. The cover includes a plurality of tunnels for entry of insects into the capture space. Each tunnel comprises a bore through the cover and an elongate tubular wall extending inwardly from the cover surrounding the bore and opening at an outlet into the capture space. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110078941 | Trap for insects - An insect trap, particularly for roaches. The insect trap consists of a standard normally fluid containing container. An insect trap is inserted into an opening of the container. The insect trap is made of a cylindrical clear plastic container and has a multiplicity of holes in its wall to enhance the spread of the fumes of the bait that is placed into the trap. The bottom of the cylindrical trap is slanted and a hinged flap is placed over the open end of the cylindrical trap. The flap is hinged at one side of the edge of the opening and is biased into a closed position so that any insects within the trap can exit at the lower end but cannot return to escape from the container. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110088309 | DEVICE FOR CAPTURING INSECTS - In one aspect, a device for capturing at least one living subject is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device has a housing means with a body portion defined between a first end and a second end and forming a bore inside along the longitudinal axis. An airflow generation means and a connected driving means are disposed within the housing means, and a collection means with a filter portion is received at least partially within the housing means. A handle means is connected to the housing means, and a power source means is connected to the driving means and physically separated from the housing means. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110138678 | INSECT TRAP - The invention relates to an insect trap ( | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110167711 | MODULATOR - A modulator ( | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110209384 | INSECT TRAP - An insect trap top | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110219664 | Shoo Fly Sun Catcher - A decorative pest deterrent device that utilizes light refraction through a volume of liquid to repel nearby insects. A clear, elastic container is suspended from a decorative frame using one or a plurality of hooks. The container is filled with a liquid, preferably water, and refracts incoming light to confuse and ward off nearby pests. Liquid is fed into the container through an opening along its upper region, which is then closed by a set of tabs that mate together and attach to hooks for support. The device is a passive pest repellent and a decorative structure for a residential household, particularly in outdoor areas or entryways. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110283597 | Insect Trap - The invention resides in an insect trap ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110283598 | Vented propane combustion chamber for insect attractant engine - A vented combustion chamber for an insect attractant engine is provided for a flying insect trapping device of the type that relies upon combustion of a fuel to generate a flow of carbon dioxide to attract flying insects. The combustion chamber, which is generally tubular and horizontally oriented in operation, is vented through a hole formed in one side of the chamber wall that extends from the outer surface of the chamber into the interior thereof. During operation of the device, this through-hole allows gas inside the chamber to be vented to the outside, changing the effective length of the combustion chamber for the purposes of wave generation is changed so that creation of a resonance cycle or standing wave, and the resulting acoustic phenomenon of howling, is prevented. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110296740 | INSECT PEST-CONTROLLING APPARATUS - An insect pest-controlling apparatus ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110302823 | ATTRACTANT COMPOSITIONS FOR WEEVILS OF THE GENUS OTIORHYNCHUS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to formulations of volatile organic compounds having effects on | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120055073 | Insect catching method and apparatus - The best results are produced by approaching the insect | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120085020 | PEST CONTROL APPARATUS AND SYSTEM HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC ATTRACTING OR REPELLING DEVICE AND HOUSING THEREFOR - A transmitting device for use in a pest control station has an antenna and a housing sealingly enclosing the antenna therein. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120096759 | INSECT INFESTATION REDUCTION METHOD - A method of preventing infestation of a bed by creeping insects; said method including the application of a barrier to the legs of said bed; said barrier comprising a disc or layer of material inimical to at least a selection of said creeping insects; said disc or layer interposed between an upper end of each bed leg and the underside surface of a bed base of said bed. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120110892 | Mosquito Trap - The present disclosure provides a mosquito trap which includes a mosquito trap enclosure having at least one sidewall and an interior space within the enclosure. A combination of water and biomass which is attractive to mosquitoes is located within the enclosure interior space. The trap also includes at least one entry point formed in the enclosure sidewall allowing mosquitoes to enter the enclosure. In addition, the trap includes a conduit having a first opening which is connected to the enclosure entry point and a second opening which is located within the enclosure interior space. The enclosure interior space is capable of retaining the combination of water and biomass without spillage if the enclosure is overturned. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120124888 | Affix-a-Tick Tick Trap - A tick trap comprising of a thin wire placed into the ground with a sticky surface to trap ticks and a plastic sheath protecting wire with an attractant placed within the tip to attract ticks to the trap. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120124889 | FUNGI FOR ODOR CONTROL - The present invention is directed to a composition and method thereof for reducing or eliminating malodors produced by decaying arthropod cadavers comprising an effective amount of one or more entomopathogenic fungi. The invention provides a novel way to eliminate the malodors stemming from pest control methods as traps and chemical pesticides are frequently used to control pests and pest associated diseases in restaurants, commercial hotels, motels, and residential housing. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120151821 | RE-USABLE BAG TRAP FOR INSECTS - This invention relates to traps for flying insects, and in particular, relates to a self-supporting and re-usable trap for wasps, yellowjackets and flies. A trap for insects comprising a bag having a first generally flat collapsed configuration for storage and a second expanded configuration for operation thereby forming an internal chamber for trapping insects. The bag includes a first side wall and a second opposite the side wall and at least one entry portal for insects, said first circular entry portal penetrating said first side wall and communicating with the chamber. The trap can include a suitable attractant for attracting insects to the entry portal. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120151822 | FLYING INSECT TRAP WITH ATTRACTANT PORTS - An insect trap ( | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120186136 | METHOD FOR REDUCING THE ABILITY OF INSECTS TO ADHERE TO SURFACES - A method for rendering a surface nonadhesive to insects is described. The method may include providing a surface, wherein the surface is desired to be nonadhesive to an insect having a foot contact structure, and creating or otherwise applying to or on the surface, features that are commensurate in size to a contact area size of the contact structure on the bottom of insect feet. The method may be used to provide a device which attaches to an insect trap cone, funnel, or pyramid, wherein the device comprises the nonadhesive surface. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120311919 | Flying Pest Trap - Disclosed embodiments are directed towards providing a flying pest trap. Exemplary embodiments may include a bowl having an “island” feature positioned such that a “moat” is created within the bowl. In some embodiments, a bait holding mechanism may extend perpendicularly upward from the island feature. In other embodiments, bait holding mechanisms may be anchored on the island feature and operable to extend over the moat. In other embodiments, bait holding mechanisms may be anchored at intervals along the exterior wall and operable to extend toward the center of the bowl. In operation, embodiments may be filled with a liquid such as soapy water. A bait substance for attracting certain insects may be placed on one or more of the bait spikes. When insects, such as wasps, are attracted to the bait, the erratic flight of the insects may cause them to come into contact with, and drown in, the liquid. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120317868 | FLYING INSECT ATTRACTION STATION - A flying insect station for attracting and killing insects on the exterior and interior of a structure is disclosed. The flying insect station includes features for attracting and killing files within a shortened window of time, preferably within one hour. The station includes in one aspect a surface being substantially dark in color and substantially reflective in nature to provide a facade of an opening. Suppression means such as a pesticide is included on one or more of the surfaces of the station for killing flying insects staging on the surface(s). An attractant may be used to provide a plume of attractant around surfaces of the housing to attract and lure flying insects to stage about a reflective surface. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120324779 | WINDOW FLY TRAP - This invention relates to fly traps and specifically a window mounted fly trap which allows flies to enter from below or above and which has an internal barrier to prevent passage upward or downward through the trap. A window mounted fly trap comprising: (a) a frame for mounting to a window surface by detachable window mounting means; (b) a resilient cover having a non-adhesive first surface facing to the exterior of the frame and an adhesive second fly capture surface within the interior of the frame; said frame and cover defining therein a fly capture chamber; (c) the capture chamber having at least one ingress slot for permitting flies to enter the chamber; (d) wherein the flies walking on the surface of said window are permitted to enter the capture chamber and whereby the flies, when attempting to fly, contact the fly capture adhesive and are captured by said capture surface. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120324780 | Insect Monitoring System - Generally, an insect monitor which delivers an insect attractant in the form of one or more gases proximate an enclosure in concentration effective to attract insects to an insect trap within the enclosure to monitor an area for insects. Specifically, an insect monitor which delivers a mixture of gases produced from a fermentation broth in a vessel proximate an enclosure to attract insects to an insect trap within the enclosure to monitor an area for insects. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130014428 | METHODS OF MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE WALNUT TWIG BEETLE, PITYOPHTHORUS JUGLANDIS - Disclosed are methods which include exposing a beetle of the species | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130019518 | SMALL HIVE BEETLE TRAP ATTACHMENT FOR BEE HIVES - A beetle trap attachment for bee hives may include a body, a bait chamber attached to the body, an oil reservoir disposed adjacent to the bait chamber attached to the body, at least one spring action arm attached to the body and disposed outwardly from the body configured for attaching to a bee hive, and at least one slot configured for allowing beetles to enter the at least one slot, disposed on the body adjacent to the bait chamber. The beetle trap attachment may attach to a bee hive and capture beetles. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130025183 | System for trapping flying insects with attractant lures - The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, a first chemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and a second chemical lure comprising a source of ammonia. The lures may be employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically designed housing to ensure an effective release rate over extended periods of time. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130067795 | MOSQUITO TRAP - A mosquito trap includes a container having an open end and a composition positioned in the container. The composition comprises at least one active agent. The mosquito trap also includes an enclosure protruding above the open end of the container. The enclosure includes an opening to access an interior of the enclosure and the open end of the container, and at least one active agent. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130097917 | Portable fly catcher - The Portable Fly Catcher is a new invention and is also an improvement on previous inventions that have the same claim. The unique design lends itself to the portability of the invention and the ease of use. It is designed to catch the fly or insect by luring it into the catch basket with the use of a natural pheromone that attracts the insect. Once the insect is inside you simply press the button and the window closes and captures the insect inside. You may release the insect later outside of your home or you have the option to place a sticky strip inside and trap the fly to throw the strip away at a later date. It gives the person using it the choice of releasing the insect or killing it with the strip. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130097918 | INSECT TRAP - The invention provides an insect trap including a housing having located therein a gas bottle or container, one or more modulators having a viscous medium to produce a pulsed flow of gas and a capillary tube interconnecting the gas bottle or container and a respective modulator; a conduit assembly interconnecting a modulator at one end and connectable to a gas bottle or container at another end; an attachment body for attachment to a gas bottle or container; and a method of producing a pulsed flow of gas from a container or source of said gas. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130104445 | ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS AS STINK BUG REPELLENTS | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130212926 | Flying Insect Trap - The present invention relates to fly and insect traps and more particularly to a trap capable of suctionally engaging a substantially flat non-porous surface that selectively traps insects. The trap is preferably constructed from a top vessel member, a bottom vessel member and a hollow frustum providing point of entry about the bottom vessel member. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130283670 | Floating Pitfall Trap - A floating aquatic pitfall trap system is disclosed for long-term monitoring of hydro- and hygrophilous insects, including for example biological control agents associated with aquatic vegetation. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130291427 | Apparatus and Method for Generating Carbon Dioxide as an Attractant for Biting Arthropods - Disclosed and claimed herein is a device and method for generating carbon dioxide as an attractant for biting arthropods in combination with a trap, comprising: a reaction chamber charged with an aqueous acid solution when in use; a gas outlet from the reaction chamber connecting between the reaction chamber and the trap; a feeder reservoir containing a powder when in use, said powder comprising a bicarbonate salt; and means for controllably adding the powder to the reaction chamber; whereby carbon dioxide is generated in the reaction chamber, passed through the outlet and into the trap. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130340319 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING AND TIME-SORTING INSECTS - A method and apparatus for capturing and time-sorting insects is provided. The apparatus comprises a receiving unit configured to serve as an entrance for the one or more insects; and facilitate trapping of the one or more insects. The apparatus further comprises a collecting unit comprising a plurality of containers configured to collect and retain the one or more insects trapped via the receiving unit, wherein the collecting unit is attached with the receiving unit such that at least a portion of the receiving unit is movable with respect to the plurality of containers. In addition, the apparatus comprises a control unit operationally connected with the receiving unit, wherein the control unit is configured to enable time-dependent movement of the portion of the receiving unit with respect to the plurality of containers. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140000151 | FLAT FOLDING INSECT TRAPPING STICK | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140053452 | Insect Trap Apparatuses and Methods of Using the Same - The present invention relates to trap apparatuses for trapping insects therein. Specifically, the trap apparatuses comprise a conically-shaped passage leading to a holding reservoir for holding the insects therein. Flanges may be disposed at the bottom of the conically-shaped passage portion for securing the same over or otherwise in proximity to an insect nest. The insect trap apparatuses of the present invention are particularly useful for trapping yellow jackets and other like insects that create nests in the ground, in cracks in walls or other vertical structures, or other similar areas. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140075824 | WI-FI ENABLED INSECT TRAPPING APPARATUS - A Wi-Fi enabled flying insect trapping device is provided that is able to wirelessly communicate information to, and receive commands and inquiries from, a remote device. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140123542 | BEDBUG DETECTION, MONITORING AND CONTROL TECHNIQUES - One nonlimiting variation of a detection arrangement includes one or more sensors each structured to detect at least one biochemical substance indicative of biochemistry of one or more target insect species and provide a corresponding sensor signal, a controller responsive to the sensor signal of each of the one or more sensors to determine if the one or more insect species are present and generate a corresponding output signal, and an indicator responsive to the output signal to indicate the presence of the one or more insect species. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140215897 | APPARATUS TO BLOCK PEST MOBILITY AND LOCOMOTION - An apparatus ( | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140259876 | Mosquito Control Device Using Durable Coating Embedded Pesticides - Dual action lethal containers, systems and methods and novel compositions and formulas which are used to kill mosquitoes and their larvae. Generally pyramid shaped containers can have combined interior larvacidal and adultacidal coatings above and below a side opening in the container. A removable inclined grate cap can also allow for mosquitoes to enter into the container. Inclined stacked walls inside the container form attractive surfaces for mosquitoes to breed. Water-holding containers, such as flower pots, water holding dishes used under plant pots, vases, bird baths, and fountains and storm water inlets, can be coated with novel larvicide and/or adulticide coatings. Small objects can be coated with larvicide or larvicide and adulticide combination, which can be dropped in water-holding containers which can leach out pesticide over time which prevents mosquitoes from breeding in the water-holding containers. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259877 | INSECT TRAP RELEASE MECHANISM - A pest trap, such as for flies, includes a disposable bag with a lure therein, and a sealing mechanism set at or near the top of the bag. The sealing mechanism engages with a removable top, which covers a canister. The bag with sealing mechanism is connected to the top, and then the top is placed on the canister, with the disposable bag in the canister. Once the bag has become filled with pest insects, the sealing mechanism is activated, which seals the top of the bag and separates the bag from the top. The top can then be removed from the canister, and the canister upended to dump the disposable bag into the garbage. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283435 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AND ELIMINATING PESTS - The invention comprises a plurality of traps fitted with data processing means, arranged in a given coverage area, said traps comprising specific traps for rodents, specific traps for flying insects and specific traps for crawling insects. The data processing means include animal presence sensors, means for processing the information provided by said sensors and means for communicating said information, as well as power supply means. According to another aspect of the invention the traps in a given area are superintended by a master station that oversees the operation of said “slave” traps, via said information communication means. The aforesaid area superintended by a master station may include different kinds of traps, i.e. a single area may simultaneously contain specific traps for rodents, specific traps for flying insects and specific traps for crawling insects, said traps being identified by codes that indicate the kind of pest the trap is used for. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140305027 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING INSECTS - An insect trapping device includes an enclosure defining a trapping space having a bottom wall with a patterned surface, the pattern dividing the bottom wall's inner surface into a plurality of polygonal surface elements, and having openings formed in side wall thereof of a size permitting entry of the insects into the trapping space, and a semiochemical dispenser disposed within the enclosure and for releasing in a controlled manner the semiochemical into the trapping space and into its surroundings. A method of monitoring insects that infest crop in an area using the devices is also provided. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140311014 | PEST CONTROL SYSTEM, PEST CONTROL METHOD AND PEST CONTROL PROGRAM - Provided are a pest control system, a pest control method and a pest control program which can destroy pests from agriculture with no harmful effects to other useful organisms, crops and humans as no pesticides are used. The pest control system comprises; a detection beam emitter for emitting a detection beam for detecting the pests; a reflected signal receptor for receiving a reflected signal reflected from an object irradiated with the detection beam; a pest detecting means for detecting the pests by comparing a reflected data obtained from the reflected signal with a signature data having a signature of target pests stored in a signature data storage means; a targeting means for aiming a destruction beam at said pests for destroying the pests upon detecting the pests; and a destruction beam emitter for emitting the destruction beam to the pests up on detecting the pests. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140325893 | VENTED PROPANE COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR INSECT ATTRACTANT ENGINE - A vented combustion chamber for an insect attractant engine is provided for a flying insect trapping device of the type that relies upon combustion of a fuel to generate a flow of carbon dioxide to attract flying insects. The combustion chamber, which is generally tubular and horizontally oriented in operation, is vented through a hole formed in one side of the chamber wall that extends from the outer surface of the chamber into the interior thereof. During operation of the device, this through-hole allows gas inside the chamber to be vented to the outside, changing the effective length of the combustion chamber for the purposes of wave generation is changed so that creation of a resonance cycle or standing wave, and the resulting acoustic phenomenon of howling, is prevented. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150052799 | APPARATUS FOR CAPTURING FRUIT FLIES - Disclosed herein is a trap for flying pests that does not require the use of chemicals and can be packaged in such a way that it can be present in public areas without being unsightly or intrusive. The trap is reusable, easy to set up, easy to clean, and easy to operate. An example trap includes a gathering vessel, fluid trap, conduit, vacuum, and timing device. The gathering vessel includes a container to hold attractant bait. One end of the conduit is coupled to the gathering vessel and the other end designed to be submerged within fluid inside the fluid trap. The vacuum is coupled to the fluid trap and removes air from the fluid trap to cause air and flies to flow from the gathering vessel, through the conduit, and into fluid inside the fluid trap. The timing device periodically activates and deactivates the vacuum. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150068104 | INSECT TRAP SYSTEM - An insect trapping system comprising: a container, where the container includes a threaded top; a threaded top, where the threaded top includes a funnel shape with an opening; and bait within the container to attract insects. In one particular embodiment, the bait includes fruit and the top is threaded around a perimeter. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150289497 | AIRBORNE INSECT CONTROLLER - An airborne insect controller with a base, a vertical port, and a housing is provided. The base is formed to rest on a surface and support the airborne insect controller in an upright position. The vertical support extends from the base in a vertical position relative to the base. The housing is attached to an end of the vertical support opposite the base so that the housing is suspended above the ground level. The housing has at least one opening leading into an internal portion of the housing. At least one shutter extends from a rim of the at least one opening to substantially cover the opening and form an entrance into the internal portion. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160066554 | INSECT ATTRACTANT - A device and method for attracting and confining insects is disclosed. The device includes an insect attractant/confinement container comprising one or more small openings and a fermented fluid partially filling the insect attractant/confinement container. | 03-10-2016 |
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