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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079175 | 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 ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7856752 | Pest trap and monitoring device The technology disclosed herein relates to monitoring pest activity as well as for trapping pests. Insects, reptiles, birds and rodents entering commercial or residential structures are most often referred to as occasional invaders in the pest industry. In accordanc... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7793461 | Insect barrier with disposable adhesive media A simple device for use with nectar type bird feeders that effectively prevents ant and other insect contamination. In several embodiments, the device uses a disposable media that is coated with a non-drying adhesive. In application the device is either placed inter... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7743551 | Pest control apparatus and systems Apparatus and systems to control pest populations are described herein. In one example, the apparatus may include an enclosure comprising two sides and a top having an opening is configured to receive a transparent panel. In another example, a pest trap system inclu... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7726065 | Device and method for removing pests from a surface The present invention provides a pest removal device for removing a pest from a surface and a method of using the pest removal device. The pest removal device comprises an engagement side covered by an adhesive layer, a backing side positioned opposite the engagemen... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7676985 | System and device for pest monitoring and eradication A system and device for pest monitoring and eradication includes member having a dark crack and crevice environment for attracting, housing, retaining, and eradicating bedbugs and other similar pests. The system and device provides for boundary barriers adaptable to... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7516572 | Method of preventing and controlling insect pests A method for preventing and controlling insect pests is provided. First, the spectral sensitivities of photoreceptors in the compound eye of the insects were measured intracellularly by equal quantum flux measurements; the measured signals were preamplified and then... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7469499 | Light trap for insects Several embodiments of an insect trap using attractant light displayed on a projection surface are disclosed. The insect trap can be mounted on a vertical surface or on a ceiling surface. The wall-mounted housing forms an upwardly facing opening for facilitating ent... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7401436 | Flying insect capture and monitoring system There is provided a capturing apparatus for capturing flying insects, comprising: a UV lamp; a birdlime cartridge; a birdlime configured to be wound to the birdlime cartridge; and a means for winding the birdlime at a variable speed. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7383660 | Flying insect trap An insect trap having a rear cover attached to a wall which is connected to a separate and removable front cover. The front cover can be primarily round in shape with a plurality of slats and a shiny exterior appearance. An adhesive member, such as a sticky board, c... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7363745 | Pest trapping device A pest trapping device including a cap, a spewing member, a fan, a rotatable shaft, a transformer, a tray, a blue light emitting element, an electric circuit board, and a net. The spewing member has symmetrical holes to which support rods are secured for supporting ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7320439 | Self-contained insect repelling and killing apparatus An apparatus for the purpose of dispensing a chemical agent whose function is to detract or alternatively attract and destroy, insects, in particular, flying insects. The apparatus consists of a chemical source, a connection to a fluid source, usually water, a reser... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7299588 | Roof tarp The present invention is a roof tarp. The roof tarp is a square or rectangular shaped tarp that has a first and a second face. The tarp has a tar strip that runs parallel and abuts all edges of the tarp, the tar strip is at-least two and a half inches in width from ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299587 | Method and apparatus for controlling pests A method of controlling pests, such as insects, by trapping and/or killing them wherein at least a part of a pest to be trapped or killed is exposed a composition comprising particles containing or consisting of at least one magnetic material. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293387 | Attractant system for mounting to an insect trapping apparatus The present invention relates to an attractant system for mounting to an insect trapping apparatus. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284350 | Light trap for insects A flying insect trap is described including a source of insect attractant light, an insect immobilization device, and a housing partially surrounding the source of light. The housing includes a chassis configured to be attached to a mounting surface, an upper housin... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7243375 | Protection gear against harmful insects Provided is protection gear against harmful insects that enables controlling and capturing of harmful insects in addition to protection against harmful insects. The protection gear against harmful insects includes a protection net made of ventilative cloth, woven fa... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234268 | Bug killing device A bug killing device includes a body that defines a combustion chamber with a candle disposed in the combustion chamber. The burning candle produces heated gases that include carbon dioxide. A first bait receptacle is disposed above the combustion chamber with bait ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7210265 | Device and method for removing pests from a surface The present invention provides a pest removal device for removing a pest from a surface and a method of using the pest removal device. The pest removal device comprises an engagement side covered by an adhesive layer, a backing side positioned opposite the engagemen... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7191560 | Flying insect trap A flying insect trap containing a light, a fan, and a heater is disclosed. A light controller controls the operation of the light, so that the light can turn off or blink when it is time to change the adhesive paper that traps the insects or the bait that attracts t... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7181885 | Insect trapping apparatus An insect trapping apparatus and associated method attracts insects, such as mosquitos, by emitting a carbon dioxide gas as an insect attractant and producing a heat signature from the insect trap characteristic of a warm blooded animal and a blue light of a wavelen... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7171778 | Insect trap system A insect trap system for absorbing bodily fluids and preventing insects from spreading from a dead animal. The insect trap system includes a collection mat having a plurality of dividers defining a center zone and surrounding zones. An absorbent material is attached... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7159274 | Vacuum grooming tool A vacuum grooming tool is disclosed that includes a vacuum nozzle attachable to a vacuum source and has a hollow body with a mouth opening. A grooming device selected from a variety of standard animal grooming hand tools, such as a shedding blade, rake, or de-mattin... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150118 | Disposable hazard warning and spill pick-up kit A disposable kit is provided that comprises a foldable warning sign, protective gloves, a dustpan and scraper for use in cleaning up broken objects or spilled particulate or powdered solid matter, a pad containing super-absorbent polymer for use in cleaning up spill... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7143542 | Flying insect trap A decorative fly trap for household use includes a sconce having a housing including a bottom section and an overhead cover partially enclosing a source of UV light, and an adhesive trapping medium. The cover includes an intermediate surface extending from behind th... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7134238 | Apparatus for killing insects by trapping larvae An apparatus provides for the killing of insects by trapping the larvae. In one preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a container with a protrusion and a second non-horizontal surface, such as a funnel, positioned above the protrusion. The funnel defines an o... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7117632 | Microbe-mediated method for attracting mosquitoes and apparatus thereof The present invention provides an apparatus and method for attracting mosquitoes by using the microbe product as the mosquito bait as well as simulating the human emanated odors. A bait-releasing unit/means is included to enhance the release of the mosquito bait. A ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7117631 | Microencapsulated animal trap bait and method of luring animals to traps with microencapsulated bait The present invention is directed towards an animal trap kit and method for luring animals to trap. The kit preferably includes a any well known animal trap in combination with a microencapsulated bait that can be applied during manufacturing of new traps or existin... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7096621 | Light trap for insects A flying insect trap is described including a source of insect attractant light, an insect immobilization device, and a housing partially surrounding the source of light. The housing includes a chassis configured to be attached to a mounting surface, an upper housin... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7093389 | Flying insect trap Traps are disclosed for controlling flying insects such as wasps. The traps are pre-packaged with attracting liquid prior to sale, and then sealed with a peel-off film in a manner that prevents leakage prior to use. When the trap is about to be used, the peel-off fi... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7089701 | Glue board and packaging assembly A glue board assembly includes a first substrate member which has a first adhesive layer and a release member formed with a release layer overlying the first adhesive layer. A second substrate member has a second adhesive layer. The second substrate member is dispos... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7082712 | Arthropod containment trap The present invention is an arthropod trap including a housing and containment chamber. The housing includes external openings, an overhang, and an internal tube and plate with entry ports. Attracted by bait in the containment chamber, arthropods fly in through the ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7076914 | Insect control device A pest control device and a method of deploying the device. The device comprises a housing provided with at least one opening which is closed or sealed by a material arranged to degrade in an environment in which the device is located, thereby allowing eventual acce... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073287 | Mosquitoes eradicating system A housing is provided for attracting and eradicating mosquitoes. The interior walls of the housing is painted with a dark color such as black and it is coupled to a water container with an air duct. An electrified conductive grid is mounted at a large front opening ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7065919 | Insect captivation An insect captivating device comprising in combination, two flaps, and a first frame pivotally supporting the flaps, a sticky surface associated with one or both flaps, and a second frame operatively connected to the flaps to displace them for pivoting toward one an... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059081 | Method for preventing pests from entering a building structure Disclosed is a method for preventing pests from gaining entrance to a building structure. The method incorporates use of an article comprising a length of fibrous fabric and a plurality of adhesive strips. The fabric is designed for adhesive attachment to a building... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7043873 | Insect dual bait station A bait station for crawling insects includes a base and a cover fastened to the base. The base includes a bait cup bisected by a divider wall so that different baits may be offered to the insects. The cover has a roof that is spaced above and spans over the bait cup... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036454 | Insect holder An insect holder for holding an insect, e.g. a forager honey bee, comprises a housing with a chamber adapted to receive the insect, an inlet to the chamber through which the insect can pass to enter the chamber, and a head opening to the chamber adapted to permit th... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7036268 | Flying insect trap A flying inspect trap has a source of UV light to attract insects and an adhesive sheet to trap them. A concave housing which encloses the light source and the trapping medium has a series of narrow light-transmissive slits in a front wall to permit a direct partial... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6998133 | Adhesive device for capturing insects An adhesive device for capturing insects includes a thin main body with a mirrored, operative surface upon which an adhesive material is disposed for capturing insects upon contact. The mirrored surface provides a reflection similar to water so as to attract insects... | 02/14/2006 |
