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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2004
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2002
Applicant:
Inventor:
Jeffrey R. Aldrich, Adelphi, MD (US);
Assignee:
The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N 2/534 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N 2/534 ;
Abstract
A combination of volatile components which act synergistically to effectively attract yellowjackets in the Vespula species group is provided. A preferred formulation includes (E)-2-hexenal and linalool in the first component (A) and acetic acid and isobutanol in the second component (B). The two components are combined such that the vapors of the components blend to effectively attract the targeted yellowjackets. A dispenser may be utilized to release the vapors and may also be included within a trap to provide a means for monitoring or controlling the insects.