US3803753A
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Method for controlling yellow jacket populations
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1973-05-25
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Granted: 1974-04-16
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Expires: 1993-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A method for facilitating control of yellow jackets by baiting. The bait is dispensed from a container, preferably a standard can, by means of a protective feeder cover. The protective cover permits easy access for the yellow jackets but keeps birds and animals out. The bait is fish-flavored food containing dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-2H-cyclobuta (cd) pentalene. The bait is used in combination with a yellow jacket attractant consisting of heptyl butyrate. The attractant is placed on absorbant material which is separately positioned in the container.
Inventors
- 👤 A Feigin
- 👤 R Smith
- 👤 C Jennings
- 👤 F Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/20; A01M1/2005; A01M1/2016; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
In a method of contrOlling yellow jacket populations by baiting, which comprises: a. providing a container containing a bait, said container being open at the top; b. demountably engaging the top edge of the container with a cover having a top and a wall, said cover having a multiplicity of apertures about 0.5 inch in diameter at preselected spaced intervals around the upper portion of the wall, said wall extending about 2 to 3 inches above the top of the container, whereby birds are prevented from eating the bait; and c. mounting said container in an upright position out of reach of children and animals, the improvement comprising: 1. using as bait a fish-flavored proteinaceous food containing about 0.5 to 2 percent of dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4,metheno-2H-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene, based on the weight of the bait, and 2. using said bait in combination with a yellow jacket attractant consisting of heptyl butyrate, said attractant being placed on an absorbant material separately positioned in said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
In a method of contrOlling yellow jacket populations by baiting, which comprises: a. providing a container containing a bait, said container being open at the top; b. demountably engaging the top edge of the container with a cover having a top and a wall, said cover having a multiplicity of apertures about 0.5 inch in diameter at preselected spaced intervals around the upper portion of the wall, said wall extending about 2 to 3 inches above the top of the container, whereby birds are prevented from eating the bait; and c. mounting said container in an upright position out of reach of children and animals, the improvement comprising: 1. using as bait a fish-flavored proteinaceous food containing about 0.5 to 2 percent of dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4,metheno-2H-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene, based on the weight of the bait, and 2. using said bait in combination with a yellow jacket attractant consisting of heptyl butyrate, said attractant being placed on an absorbant material separately positioned in said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
using said bait in combination with a yellow jacket attractant consisting of heptyl butyrate, said attractant being placed on an absorbant material separately positioned in said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
using said bait in combination with a yellow jacket attractant consisting of heptyl butyrate, said attractant being placed on an absorbant material separately positioned in said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the container provided is a vertical cylindrical metal can of the type having two rims located on opposing ends of the can and the cover is constructed of polyethylene and has a groove encircling the lower internal portion of the wall to engage the top rim of the can.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-15 | 1977-10-15 | 1978-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-15 | 1981-10-15 | 1982-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-15 | 1985-10-15 | 1986-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |