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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2009
Joelle F. Olson, Shoreview, MN (US);
Kelly J. Herrera, St. Paul, MN (US);
James J. Tarara, Woodbury, MN (US);
L. Mitch Lark, St. Paul, MN (US);
Paul M. Sanderson, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Joelle F. Olson, Shoreview, MN (US);
Kelly J. Herrera, St. Paul, MN (US);
James J. Tarara, Woodbury, MN (US);
L. Mitch Lark, St. Paul, MN (US);
Paul M. Sanderson, Prior Lake, MN (US);
ECOLAB USA INC., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A device for controlling blood-feeding insects is disclosed. The device includes a membrane containing a solution suitable for consumption by blood-feeding insects wherein the solution is comprised of a base, the base selected from the group consisting of up to 70 wt % NaCl in water, phosphate buffer, citric acid in water, and sodium lauryl sulfate in water, and wherein the solution has a pH of between about 6 and 8. An additional active ingredient may be added to the solution. The solution may be referred to as liquid bait. The membrane is suitable for blood-feeding insects to pierce or puncture in order to feed. A method of exterminating or controlling blood feeding insects is also disclosed along with novel bait solutions.