Patent ID: 8505236

Claim:
A taping apparatus for packaging arthropods, the apparatus comprising: a receptacle for holding arthropods having been infected with entomopathogenic nematodes, a first tension adjustable tape head for dispensing a first tape, a transferring means for transferring at least one arthropod from the receptacle to a position on said first tape with the arthropod adhering to the first tape, a second tension adjustable tape head for dispensing a second tape with said second tape positioned to adhere to a section of said first tape upon said first tape receiving said arthropod with the second tape adhering to the arthropod and first tape, a rotating stationary arm that applies pressure to said second tape with said first tape section having an arthropod positioned thereupon; and a means for translocating a section of tape with first and second tape adhered together along a linear path to allow said first tape to receive a subsequent arthropod from said transferring means, wherein the adhered tape form a continuous line of packaged arthropods.