Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Methods and apparatus for surveillance and control of insect vectors
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Application No.: US14965230Application Date: 2015-12-10
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Publication No.: US10219505B2Publication Date: 2019-03-05
- Inventor: Roberto Barrera , Andrew J. Mackay , Manuel Amador
- Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
- Applicant Address: US DC Washington
- Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
- Current Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
- Current Assignee Address: US DC Washington
- Agency: Polsinelli PC
- Agent Ron Galant
- Main IPC: A01M1/10
- IPC: A01M1/10 ; A01M1/14 ; A01M1/02 ; A01M1/04 ; A01M1/00

Abstract:
Improved devices for the capture, detection, or quantification of insect vectors such as gravid female insects, are provided. The devices include surface coloration, design, and dimension that improved their ability to attract and/or capture target insect vectors. The traps are used in process for detection or control of insect vectors in indoor and outdoor environments.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170367312A2 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL OF INSECT VECTORS Public/Granted day:2017-12-28
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