Patent ID: 6978572
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. A termite trap, comprising: an enclosure for attracting termites, said enclosure including a plurality of openings, at least some of said openings defined through a portion of the enclosure so that the termites can enter the enclosure through said at least some of said openings; an emitting source for emitting at least one gas of: (i) CO wherein when said enclosure is in a desired position at a location having the termites, and said emitting source is provided in said enclosure, a concentration of said at least one gas is emitted from said openings so that when said concentration is encountered by the termites, the termites are attracted to said emitting source; wherein said concentration is at least about 0.2% by volume of air encountered by termites; wherein said concentration remains in an area about said enclosure so that the termites are attracted to said emitting source rather than to a structure sought to be protected from the termites; and wherein said enclosure is, at least prior to being placed in the desired position, separate from the location having the termites.