EP0453470A1 - Vorrichtung zum töten von insekten - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zum töten von insekten

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EP0453470A1
EP0453470A1 EP19900901710 EP90901710A EP0453470A1 EP 0453470 A1 EP0453470 A1 EP 0453470A1 EP 19900901710 EP19900901710 EP 19900901710 EP 90901710 A EP90901710 A EP 90901710A EP 0453470 A1 EP0453470 A1 EP 0453470A1
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James Perry Foster
Philip Vaughan Jennings
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EIDP Inc
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01MCATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M1/00Stationary means for catching or killing insects
    • A01M1/20Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
    • A01M1/2005Poisoning insects using bait stations
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01MCATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M1/00Stationary means for catching or killing insects
    • A01M1/02Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices or substances, e.g. food, pheronones attracting the insects
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01MCATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M1/00Stationary means for catching or killing insects
    • A01M1/20Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
    • A01M1/2022Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide
    • A01M1/2027Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide without heating
    • A01M1/2044Holders or dispensers for liquid insecticide, e.g. using wicks
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01MCATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M1/00Stationary means for catching or killing insects
    • A01M1/20Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects
    • A01M1/2022Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide
    • A01M1/2027Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide without heating
    • A01M1/2055Holders or dispensers for solid, gelified or impregnated insecticide, e.g. volatile blocks or impregnated pads
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01MCATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M2200/00Kind of animal
    • A01M2200/01Insects
    • A01M2200/012Flying insects

Definitions

  • This invention concerns a device for killing insects, especially flying insects, and most especially flies.
  • insects especially flying insects, and most especially flies.
  • the description provided hereafter will refer to the device primarily in its capacity to kill flies.
  • Certain 2-(nitromethylene)-l,3-thiazines and derivatives thereof are disclosed in U.S. Patents 3,993,648, 4,501,742 and 4,065,560 as having useful insecticidal activity against the house fly ( usca domestica) .
  • the insecticidal activity of tetrahydro-2-(nitromethylene)-2H-l,3-thiazine (TNMT) and other nitromethylene heterocycles are disclosed in Pesticides and Venom Neurotoxicity, Shankland et al., pages 153 to 169 (1978).
  • the devices of this invention are almost completely accessible and visible to target insects. This results in much greater efficiency in killing the target insects.
  • the devices are also much simpler in design than earlier flytraps, and there is no need for housing or other structural components for the devices to be operative, or the devices can simply be discarded after use. There is no necessity to lure the target insects into an inner chamber or to entice them to any one portion of the toxin-containing surface.
  • the covering will be referred to as a "mesh" it being understood that said term encompasses any geometric shape or design that will accomplish the purpose of protecting non-target organisms from contact with the toxin.
  • the mesh does provide an important measure of safety.
  • the mesh can be woven in the shape of a grid, lattice or an open lace.
  • the safety feature can be met by a series of short protuberances or spars protruding from the target surface with the toxin nestled in the valleys therebetween, or by a series of depressions which hold the toxin with the higher surface plateau serving to prevent contact with the toxin.
  • Device III of this invention is characterized in that, when the container is open, element (a), which contains an effective amount of an insecticidally active toxin, is freely accessible to, and visible by, target insects.
  • element (a) which contains an effective amount of an insecticidally active toxin
  • There is an optional relatively open-mesh covering for the target surface whose primary purpose is to protect nontarget organisms from contact with the toxin.
  • the covering can also serve as a substrate for attractants including sex attractants, pheromones, food and the like which will attract insects to the surface of the device thus maximizing the effect of the device in controlling them.
  • Element (b) is usually the housing or cover for the device when it is closed. When open, element (b) serves as the reservoir for dead insects.
  • Figures 9 to 12 show two typical .
  • element (b) is slidably adapted to enclose target element (a) with its safety mesh covering, and wherein the relation of (a) and (b) is such that they close like jaws.
  • insects against which the devices of this invention have been found most effective are flies of the family Musca, including the house fly (Musca domestica) and the bush fly (Musca vertustissima) , as well as flies of other families, such as the blow fly (Calliphora vomitoria) , the fruit fly (Drosophila melanoqaster) , the stable fly (Stromo ys calcitrans) and the little house fly (Fannia spp) .
  • the house fly is believed to activate its feeding mechanism after receiving appropriate stimuli via chemoreceptors believed to exist on its tarsi or feet.
  • the feeding mechanism then involves a process wherein the fly lowers its proboscis to the surface upon which it has landed, expels saliva through the proboscis and finally sucks back whatever solution results.
  • This process is believed to be virtually automatic when" the fly lands on an appropriate surface.
  • TNMT is highly active against insects, it is much less so toward higher animal forms such as rats, rabbits and other mammals. This low mammalian toxicity contributes to utility of the device and its suitability for widespread use without undue danger to people, animals or other nontarget organisms.
  • Figure 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the Device I depicted in Figure 1.
  • Figure 3. is a fragmentary enlarged view of a cross-section of the downward-sloping lid of the Device I depicted in Figure 2.
  • Figure 4 is a front elevation of the Device I without optional base.
  • Figure 7 is a fragmentary enlarged side layer-view of a cylindrical, hollow core embodiment of the Device II of this invention designed to present a wet target area to the fly.
  • Figure 12 is a horizontal cross-section along line 4-4 of the Device III depicted in Figure 11 showing an adhesive strip for mounting.
  • Device I can be composed of any porous material such as felt, muslin, cloth, or blotter paper.
  • the target is preferably white in dimly lit areas with a darkened background, or, black surrounded by white in brightly lit or light background locations. Maximum contrast between the target area and adjacent surroundings is most effective.
  • the target area can be of any size but preferably its surface area is greater than 100 square centimeters. The surface should be sloped sufficiently downward so that the intoxicated flies roll off to provide continuous access to the target area by newly arriving flies.
  • the target area can be curved or slanted or its sides can meet in a point. Its vertical cross-section can range from a triangular to a semi-circular or slightly rounded configuration.
  • a target area with curved sides, e.g., having a semi-circular or semi-elliptical vertical cross-section forming an angle of at least about 30 degrees around its perimeter is especially preferred.
  • the target area can be covered with a closely-fitting or flush grill, 5_.
  • the grill should allow contact by the flies on the target area and therefore will contain openings of a size sufficient to permit the flies to land and feed on the target area surface.
  • the main function of the grill is to prevent accidental contact of the target area by humans and domestic pets and the grill openings are suitably limited to a size which accomplishes this function.
  • the thickness of the grill is suitably limited such that the depth of the openings will allow a fly standing on the highest portion of the grill to reach and ingest some of the toxicant on the target area surface and not interfere with the shedding of intoxicated flies.
  • a grill with openings at least two millimeters on a side and one millimeter thick is preferred.
  • the color of the grill is most preferably the same color as the target area.
  • the target area need not be covered with a grill to prevent accidental contact of the toxicant by humans and animals, although it is preferred.
  • the target area can be embossed to form wells, grooves, channels, and the like, whereby the toxicant can be recessed to prevent accidental contact by humans and animals.
  • the perimeter of the target area is optionally surrounded by a hollow base section, 1, having a bottom and side or sides.
  • the side or sides of the base section will extend up to the level of the lowest portion of the target area.
  • a bond or collar, 2. is conveniently employed between the base section and the target area to facilitate the shedding of dead insects from the target area.
  • the upper portion of the side or sides of the base section can bend inward to form a lip to provide additional support to the self-supporting target area.
  • the base section can be constructed from a variety of materials including paper and polymers such as polyolefins. The preferred materials are water-proof paper or other biodegradable materials.
  • the base section is preferably of a shape which would allow the device as a whole to be free-standing on level surfaces. Its configuration is preferably box-shaped, rectangular or cylindrical, with a cylindrical configuration preferred.
  • the base section can optionally include a means of suspending the device (not shown) .
  • the base section can be of the same or similar color as the target area or embossed with contrasting vertical lines and/or representations of standing flies since these are believed to aid in attracting flies to the device.
  • the base section is attached to the sloped target area by means of bond, 2., such that a refillable fluid reservoir is formed. This fluid reservoir is defined on its top by the bottom of the target surface and on its bottom by the bottom of the base section.
  • an interior wall or walls may extend upward from the bottom of the base section an interior wall or walls (not shown) of the same configuration as the lowermost perimeter of the target area such that the fluid in the reservoir is held without leaking. It is contemplated that when an interior wall is employed, it will act as the inside boundary for the wicking material that will be nestled between the inside boundary and the container, in contact with whatever fluid may be em loyed.
  • the manner in which the fluid reservoir is filled can vary.
  • a resealable inlet or portal through which liquid is added may be provided for in a side or sides of the base section although this embodiment is not depicted in the drawings.
  • the manner in which the inlet or portal is resealable is not critical; an item which prevents the fluid from evaporating or leaking out of said inlet or portal, such as a cork, stopper or detachable panel, is preferred.
  • Water is the fluid of choice; the fluid should contain at least some proportion of water so that a solution of the water soluble insecticide results on the target area. Other fluids, such as glycerine can also be added.
  • the amount of water added ' to the fluid reservoir can vary; preferably, the amount is 1 liter or greater and is at least sufficient to keep the surfaces of the target area moist.
  • a number of methods can be used to impregnate the porous surface of the target area with insecticide.
  • the target area material can be previously soaked in a solution of TNMT and allowed to dry, the surface of the target area can be painted with a solution of TNMT, or TNMT can be sprinkled on the target area.
  • the insecticide is typically applied so as to be present on the target area in the amount of at least about 2.0 milligrams per square centimeter. At a minimum, the insecticide concentration on a target area will be sufficient to constitute a lethal dose when ingested by the fly.
  • the device is periodically checked for liquid level and the fluid reservoir refilled as needed.
  • the Device I further contains a means of establishing fluid, ⁇ _, contact between the target area and the refillable fluid reservoir.
  • a means of establishing fluid ⁇ _, contact between the target area and the refillable fluid reservoir.
  • This can be accomplished by any of a variety of conventional means which will maintain the moisture of the target area.
  • the target area material and/or a wicking material, 4., more preferably both will extend downward into the fluid reservoir to a point below the fluid level present when liquid is added to the fluid reservoir, so as to draw the liquid up to the exposed surface of the target area.
  • suitable wicking materials include felt, muslin, sponge, blotter paper or cloth; the term "wicking material” is intended to denote materials which wick whatever fluid or solution is present in said fluid reservoir.
  • the moisture resulting on the target area is believed to attract the flies to the device, induce their feeding response and/or promote the takeup of a poisonous amount of TNMT.
  • the fluid level in the wet trap is maintained so that the target area remains moist.
  • the trap will, however, be useful for killing even if all fluid or moisture is allowed to evaporate, since the water soluble toxicant which is used is readily dissolved by the insect's saliva.
  • a further preferred means of attracting the flies to Devices I, II and III is by use of a sex attractant (pheromone) or food.
  • a sex attractant pheromone
  • cis-9-tricosene is the sex attractant of choice for houseflies; the sex attractant can be contained in a gelatin capsule or other water-soluble container impermeable to the sex attractant. Addition of water dissolves the container, liberates the sex attractant and hence activates the device. In its most preferred mode, the device incorporates all of the above means of attracting the flies.
  • Foodstuffs of choice include sugar or corn syrup. The foodstuff can be deposited on the target area as a glaze or sprinkled on the target area. Although it works dry as well, the most preferred trap embodiment will contain sugar on a moist target area, and a pheromone sex lure as well.
  • Figure 4 depicts the Device I without a base section.
  • the collar, 2. serves to hold the target area to a backing that serves as a substrate for affixing the device to a surface or for suspending it in areas of infestation.
  • the device When the device is employed without a base, it typically operates dry and is preferably used with a sweet coating such as sugar which serves as an additional attractant to encourage feeding.
  • any one particular Device I can be designed with a removable target area (lid) that can alternately be employed with or without the base section depending on need. When the device is employed without the base, the latter can be stored until needed for coupling to the target area.
  • the target area, 2, of the depicted device, II can be composed of any rope-like porous material such as bundles of fibers including natural and man-made fibers, felt, muslin, cloth, or blotter paper.
  • the target is preferably white or yellow in dimly lit areas with a darkened background, or, black or red surrounded by white in brightly lit or light background locations. Maximum contrast between the target area and adjacent surroundings is most effective.
  • the target area can be of any size.
  • the surface of the target area should be sloped so that the dead flies roll or fall off to provide continuous access to the target area by newly arriving flies.
  • the Device II is designed to be hung or mounted to facilitate the shedding of dead flies regardless of the particular geometry of the device.
  • the target area is covered with a closely- fitting mesh, 3., which can be expandable.
  • the mesh should allow contact by the flies on the target area and will contain openings of a size sufficient to permit the flies to land and feed on the target area surface.
  • the main function of the mesh is to prevent accidental contact of the target area by humans and domestic pets and its openings are suitably limited to a size which accomplishes this function.
  • the thickness of the mesh is suitably limited such that the depth of the openings will allow a fly standing on the highest portion of the mesh to reach and ingest some of the toxicant on the target area surface and not interfere with the shedding of intoxicated flies.
  • a mesh with openings at least two millimeters on a side and one millimeter thick is preferred.
  • the color of the mesh is preferably the same color as the target area.
  • An optional hanger, 4_, is shown in Figure 5 for suspending the device in areas of fly infestation. This hanger can be constructed from plastic onofilament line or other thin material so that it does not compete in attractiveness with the trap it suspends.
  • Figure 6 depicts a Device II of this invention in cross-section wherein the toxicant is coated on or soaked into core, 2., with the interface, 5_, between the toxin-coated core and the protective mesh, 3_, forming the target area for flies.
  • the Device II is depicted as being hollow which serves two functions. First, this results in a materials savings for devices of larger diameters (>1.2 cm). A second function is that through the use of suitable materials of construction the hollow region can be filled with water to supply an additional measure of attractiveness to the flies.
  • Optional features in Figure 7 include a waterproof bottom, 6., and a snap top (not shown) .
  • the hollow center, _H, of the cylinder can be filled with water. Water is released slowly through the target area wall by means of microporous polypropylene or other water permeable materials.
  • the diameter of the cylinder formed by the target area can vary according to the application contemplated but will be sufficient to serve as a landing site for the particular insect being attracted.
  • the solid core is of lesser diameter than the hollow one, and is usually less than 2.5 cm in diameter.
  • the hollow core can be 'any diameter.
  • the target area 1_ can be constructed from a variety of materials including paper and polymers such as polyolefins and will be covered with safety mesh, 3_.
  • the preferred materials for constructing the target area include water-proof paper or other biodegradable materials except where some water permeability is desired.
  • the target area is preferably of a shape which would allow the device as a whole to be free-standing on level surfaces. Its configuration is preferably box-shaped, rectangular or cylindrical, with a cylindrical configuration preferred.
  • the target area can be embossed with contrasting vertical lines and/or representations of standing flies since these are believed to aid in attracting flies to the device.
  • Figure 8 depicts a Device II designed to be used wet, comprising an intermediate wall, 1_, between the hollow center fluid-containment vessel, £, and the mesh, 3_.
  • an interior wall, 1_ When an interior wall, 1_, is employed, it will act as the support for the material comprising the target area.
  • the toxicant will be nestled on the substrate surface adjacent to the protective mesh in contact, through the fluid-permeable substrate, with whatever fluid is employed in vessel, __ .
  • a resealable inlet to the fluid reservoir through which liquid is added can be provided although this embodiment is not depicted in the drawings.
  • the manner in which the inlet or portal is resealable is not critical; an item which prevents the fluid from evaporating or leaking out of said inlet or portal, such as a cork, stopper or detachable cap, is preferred.
  • the target area can be prepared by soaking in a solution of TNMT and dried, the surface of the target area can be painted with a solution of TNMT, or TNMT can be sprinkled on the target area.
  • the insecticide is typically applied so as to be present on the target area in the amount of at least about 2.0 milligrams per square centimeter or more. At a minimum, the insecticide concentration on a target area will be sufficient to constitute a lethal dose when ingested by the fly.
  • the device ( Figures 7 and 8) is periodically checked for liquid level and the fluid reservoir refilled as needed.
  • the target area, 1 of the depicted Device III can be composed of any porous material such as bundles of fibers including natural and man-made fibers, felt, muslin, cloth, or blotter paper.
  • the target area is set into lid 2. and is preferably white or yellow in dimly lit areas with a darkened background, or, black or red surrounded by white in brightly lit or light background locations. Maximum contrast between the target area and adjacent surroundings is most effective.
  • the target area can be of any size.
  • Lid 2. is attached to reservoir 3_ by hinge 4. which allows movement of 2. in relation to 3_.
  • the surface of the target area should be opened so that the dead flies roll or fall off into reservoir 3_ to provide continuous access to the target area by newly arriving flies.
  • the Device III can be hung or mounted to facilitate the shedding of dead flies.
  • stop line &_ maintains an appropriate positional relationship between the lid/target area 1. and 2. and the reservoir component 3. of the device.
  • the target area is covered with a closely- fitting mesh, 5_, which can be expandable.
  • the mesh should allow contact by the flies on the target area and will contain openings of a size sufficient to permit the flies to land and feed on the target area surface.
  • the main function of the mesh is to prevent accidental contact of the target area by humans and domestic pets and its openings are suitably limited to a size which accomplishes this function.
  • the thickness of the mesh is suitably limited such that the depth of the openings will allow a fly standing on the highest portion of the mesh to reach and ingest some of the toxicant on the target area surface and not interfere with the shedding of intoxicated flies.
  • a mesh with openings at least two millimeters on a side and one millimeter thick is preferred.
  • the color of the mesh is preferably the same color as the target area.
  • Figure 10 depicts the Device III of Figure 9 in cross-section wherein the toxicant is coated on or soaked into target area X covered by safety mesh 5.
  • the device is mounted by adhesive strip 1_.
  • the device is maintained open by stop £ so that dead flies roll off or fall into reservoir ____.
  • FIG 11 there is a slidable, friction-fit relationship between lid insert & and reservoir _£.
  • target area XQ_ covered by safety mesh JL1 is exposed to flies.
  • An adhesive strip _12_ is shown for mounting the Device III.
  • the relationship is seen between the reservoir component j_. of the depicted device and the toxicant layer XQ_ and mesh covering 1L on lid insert ⁇ .
  • the lid can be designed to remain open by a friction fitting (not shown) with respect to reservoir or by any other mechanism to tab or pin it open until time for discard.
  • the toxicant-retaining portion of the target area can be constructed from a variety of materials including paper and polymers such as polyolefins.
  • the preferred materials are water-proof paper or other biodegradable materials except where some water permeability is desired.
  • the container is preferably of a shape which would allow the device as a whole to be free-standing on level surfaces, or mounted. Its configuration is preferably box-shaped or rectangular.
  • the target area can be embossed with contrasting vertical lines and/or representations of standing flies since these are believed to aid in attracting flies to the Device III.
  • the target area material can be prepared by soaking in a solution of TNMT and dried, the surface of the target area can be painted with a solution of TNMT, or TNMT can be sprinkled on the target area.
  • the insecticide is typically applied so as to be present on the target area in the amount of at least about 2.0 milligrams per square centimeter or more. At a minimum, the insecticide concentration on a target area will be sufficient to constitute a lethal dose when ingested by the fly.
  • a preferred means of attracting the flies is the use of a sex attractant (pheromone) .
  • Muscalure (cis-9-tricosene) is the sex attractant of choice for houseflies; the sex attractant can be contained in the target area or incorporated into the safety mesh. In its most preferred mode, the device incorporates all of the above means of attracting the flies.
  • Foodstuffs of choice include sugar or corn syrup. The foodstuff can be deposited on the target area as a glaze or sprinkled on the target area. Although it works dry as well, the most preferred trap embodiment will contain sugar on a moist target area, and a pheromone sex lure as well. It is also contemplated that any one particular device can be designed with a removable fly-holding tray if desired.
  • Bridgeport, NJ 08014) is used as the main support structure of the trap.
  • a punch is used to make holes along the side and the bottom. This allows for water drainage.
  • the bottle is placed in the container, open end up.
  • a 1.9 liter plastic container (#8641A from Airlite Plastic Company, P.O. Box 649, Omaha, NE 68101) is placed upside down on the bottle.
  • a hole 2.5 cm in diameter is cut in the bottom of the plastic container.
  • Diaper material Proctor and Gamble,
  • Cincinnati, OH, 45202 is used as the absorbent wicking material.
  • the material is cut to a length of 35.6 cm and a width of 10.2 cm, with a 2.5 cm hole in the center.
  • Two pieces of absorbent material are positioned at 90° angles to each other across the plastic container. The length is tucked between the ice cream container and the plastic container.
  • a 25.4 cm diameter cellulose paper (Scott Paper Company, Philadelphia, PA 19113) is used as the toxicant vector. It is placed on top of the absorbent material.
  • the center has a 2.5 cm diameter hole.
  • a 26.7 cm diameter white shark skin filter paper is placed on top of the cellulose paper.
  • the shark skin filter paper has a central 2.5 cm diameter hole. This is the material which is dyed to produce the various colors tested.
  • Assembly of a Device II began with a 91 cm section of 4.8 mm diameter braided clothesline which was dyed yellow. After the dyed clothesline was dry, a center section of the 91 cm dyed clothesline was 20 coated by brush on all sides with this TNMT technical glaze formulation:
  • the corn syrup and ethanol/H 0 were placed into a container with stir bar and then the container was placed on a stir plate. PVP and technical TNMT were added and the mixture was stirred until well-
  • 35 diameter red mesh poly-net (Item #0403 from NSW Corp.; 530 Gregory Avenue, N.E., Roanoake, VA 24016). Then, 100 microliters of the fly attractant, cis-9-tricosene (muscalure) , was placed along the two-foot treated section of rope/mesh with a pipet tip as evenly as possible.
  • This device has been found particularly useful in killing flies in areas experiencing high levels of fly populations, such as dairy barns, chicken houses or other confined animal quarters. It is characterized by equal accessibility by insects to all sides/surfaces of the target area and by its suitability for placement where bulkier devices comprising housing and containment structures could not be located. Individual devices have been found effective in killing hundreds of flies per day.
  • EXAMPLE 3 - DEVICE II A yellow paper-wound core approximately 1.9 cm in diameter and 76 cm long obtained from SONOCO Inc. (Hartsville, SC) was coated by brush with a TNMT glaze formulation described below: polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) 0.66g corn syrup 23.90g
  • the coated core was then allowed to air dry.
  • a section of red close mesh poly-net #0403 (NSW Corp.) was stretched over the tube along its entire length.
  • a loop of monofilament line was affixed to one end and secured with hot melt adhesive.
  • EXAMPLE 4 - DEVICE III Assembly of the box model flytrap begins with formulation of the glaze toxicant (below) . Paint the formulation on a 10.2 cm square of black construction paper until the ' surface is uniformly damp. After the glaze has dried, 12 to 24 hours, a piece of 10.2 cm square clear plastic netting is glued to the treated paper.
  • the flat sheet of low density polyethylene netting is available from NSW Corporation, 530 Gregory Avenue NE, Roanoke, VA 24016. Once the paper/netting square is set, it can be glued to the inside half of the clam shell box available from
  • a piece of monofilament line is glued to the top and bottom halves so that when the clam shell box is opened, the bottom half should be supported by the monofilament line and be at a 90 degree angle from the top half. Cut two pieces of foam adhesive tape about 9 cm long. Place the foam on the backside top half of the clam shell box. Place 29 microliters of muscalure on the center of the paper/netting square.
  • Toxicant Formulation polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) 0.66g corn syrup 23.90g
  • TNMT TNMT against the house fly (Musca domestica) was determined by directly spraying the insects in a wind tunnel.
  • the compound has the formula:
  • TNMT TNMT-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl parathion.
  • Pheromones or attractants may be classified as sex, food, or oviposition lures. Additional classifications or subclassifications include trail pheromones, aggregating and other pheromones.
  • a sex pheromone is an odor released by one member of the species which attracts the opposite member for the purpose of mating. The presence of sex pheromones has been demonstrated in most orders of insects and they can be ' produced by the male or female of the species. In many cases, it is the female which produces the attractant.
  • a large number of pheromones that are useful in the devices of this invention have been identified and created synthetically including those listed in Table 1.

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