Patent ID: 8322069
Filing Date: 2012-12-04
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. A replaceable container for use with an apparatus for detecting and controlling subterranean termites, said apparatus having a substantially stationary aggregation base attractive to said termites for forming an aggregation site for said termites, said replaceable container comprising: a cup comprising a bottom and an imperforate sidewall defining an interior chamber, said bottom having at least one opening facing the aggregation base to permit the passage of termites from the aggregation base to the interior chamber of the cup, said bottom having small legs extending from the bottom of the cup to space the cup from the aggregation base to provide a gap for termite exploration between the bottom of the cup and the aggregation base; a material received within said container, wherein said material comprises at least one of a monitoring medium attractive to said termites and a bait both attractive and toxic to said termites; and wherein said container is sized and shaped such that the container may be removed from the apparatus without substantially disturbing the aggregation base.