Patent ID: 6298597
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A method of killing termites and protecting structures, comprising the steps of:(a) providing a nontoxic food source into a chamber having a termite entrance and exit opening and a closed end;(b) positioning the termite entrance and exit opening to the chamber adjacent to termites and allowing the termites to enter and eat the nontoxic food source;(c) providing a foraging non-edible matrix treated with a slow acting and non-repellant toxicant into the termite entrance and exit opening to the chamber so that the foraging matrix is between the non-toxic food source and the termite entrance and exit opening; and(d) allowing the termites to exit from the termite entrance and exit opening to the chamber, wherein the slow acting and non-repellant toxicant destroys the termites in their colonies over time and protects structures.