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Title:
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ELIMINATING TERMITE COLONIES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004032625
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies. The kits, devices, and methods employ a termiticidal bait matrix containing a) a termiticide selected such that the termiticide causes death to about 50 to about 100% of termites within about 24 to about 84 days after the termites begin to ingest the termiticide or the bait matrix comprising the termiticide, b) a cellulose containing material, and c) water. The termiticidal bait matrix can be used in a bait station installed in the ground. The kits are suitable to be used by consumers in their homes.

Inventors:
BRODE PHILIP F III
GARRETT GARRY S
LAUGHLIN LEO TIMOTHY
MATTHEWS RANDALL S
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/032092
Publication Date:
September 10, 2004
Filing Date:
October 07, 2003
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Assignee:
UNIV FLORIDA (US)
International Classes:
A01M1/02; A01M1/20; A01N25/00; A01N25/02; A01N25/08; A01N31/00; A01N33/02; A01N35/06; A01N37/00; A01N37/06; A01N43/16; A01N43/40; A01N43/54; A01N43/66; A01N61/00; C07H9/06; C07H15/203; A01N; (IPC1-7): A01N31/00; A01N33/02; A01N37/00; A01N37/06; A01N43/40; A01N43/54; A01N43/66; A01N25/00; A01N25/02; A01N25/08
Foreign References:
EP0503320A11992-09-16
Other References:
FORSCHLER B.: "Termite baits have promise - and limitations", PEST CONTROL, vol. 70, no. 4, April 2002 (2002-04-01), pages 22 - 24, XP002978904
SELVAN D.: "Terminator Termites", MALAY MAIL, 3 May 2001 (2001-05-03), KUALA LUMPUR, pages 1, XP002978966
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