Patent ID: 7117631
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. A reusable, non-perishable bait in combination with a mechanically actuated trap for luring and retaining a rodent therein, said combination comprising: a reusable, non-perishable bait including a removable substrate having a first surface including a plurality of micro-sized capsules produced by a microencapsulation process thereon, and a second surface having an adhesive to removably attach said substrate to a snap trap, wherein said microcapsules each contain at least one attracting agent selected from the group consisting of food scent, food flavor, and pheromone for attracting said rodent surrounded by a polymer membrane; and a snap trap constructed and arranged for mechanically trapping a rodent therein, said snap trap comprising: wherein said rodent is attracted to said non-perishable bait attached to said snap trap, actuation of said trigger by said rodent releases said spring activated bail to said unloaded position, and said snap trap is adapted to mechanically retain said rodent therein.