Patent ID: 6612068
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A termite lure assembly for use in the treatment of termites in holes passing through slabs and the like, comprising:a tubular container; the tubular container having a length and a longitudinal axis; the tubular container having an open lower end; the tubular container being a fiberboard sheet container; a coherent mass of randomly oriented, entangled cellulose fibers contained within the tubular container; the cellulose fibers being softwood fibers; a rod having a length greater than the length of the tubular container extending through the tubular container along the longitudinal axis of the tubular container; and retaining means for retaining the tubular container on the rod that leaves an opening at the lower end of the tubular container through which termites may gain access to the coherent mass of randomly oriented entangled cellulose fibers contained within the tubular container; the retaining means permitting the tubular container to be moved vertically relative to the rod; and the retaining means includes a first retaining member with a hub having a central hole therethrough that frictionally grips a lateral surface of the rod and spokes that extend radially outward from the hub and engage the lower end of tubular container.