Earl E Windsor

US Patent:

20080052982, Mar 6, 2008

Filed:

Aug 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/846766

Inventors:

Earl S. Windsor - Ellijay GA, US

International Classification:

A01M 1/14
A01M 1/20

US Classification:

43114, 43107

Abstract:

Apparatus, methods, and systems provide for the trapping and disablement of wood-boring insects such as carpenter bees. According to various embodiments described herein, a wood-boring insect trap includes a trap body, at least one longitudinal passage, and at least one insect entryway. The longitudinal passage is positioned within the trap body so that it is exposed when the wood-boring insect trap is not installed on a structure to be protected and enclosed when the trap is installed on the structure. The entryway intersects the longitudinal passage and allows wood-boring insects to enter the trap, proceed to the passage, where the insect will encounter an insect disabling substance. According to embodiments, the insect disabling substance may be a poison, glue, or a combination thereof.