Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Apparatus and method of mosquito control
- Patent Title (中): 蚊虫控制的装置和方法
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Application No.: US12758440Application Date: 2010-04-12
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Publication No.: US08109035B2Publication Date: 2012-02-07
- Inventor: Robert Lee Bowden , Timothy Edward Bowden
- Applicant: Robert Lee Bowden , Timothy Edward Bowden
- Applicant Address: US NC Winston-Salem
- Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Current Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Current Assignee Address: US NC Winston-Salem
- Agency: Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec
- Main IPC: A01M1/10
- IPC: A01M1/10 ; A01M1/02

Abstract:
A mosquito control trap taking advantage of the normal stages of development for a mosquito. The trap including stagnant water trapped within a container by a weeping platform floating on top of the water. A series of holes in the weeping platform provide exposure of the water to form brood cups in which female mosquitoes lay eggs. In order to develop through the larva and pupa stage the developing insects must enter the larger reservoir of stagnant water, since there is insufficient room in the brood cups. However, the holes are too small to permit escape of the adult mosquito, thus preventing any of the eggs from developing. This device provides a means for controlling mosquitoes without the use of pesticides and is especially suitable for use in lesser developing countries.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100229458A1 Apparatus and Method of Mosquito Control Public/Granted day:2010-09-16
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