Pest control apparatus and methods

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20010009399A1
SERIAL NO

09819580

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A pest control system includes pest control devices installed about an area or building. These devices each include a bait member and a wireless communication circuit. The wireless communication circuit may be in the form of a passive RF tag that transmits information indicative of bait status and an identifier unique to each pest control device. The wireless communication circuit can be configured in a first assembly for detecting the presence of one or more pests and a second assembly for delivering a pesticide once pests are detected. The assemblies are interchangeable within a pest control device housing. The wireless communication circuit is connected to a sensor having an electrically conductive element that can be comprised of a nonmetallic material, such as a carbon-based ink. One or more connection members electrically couple the wireless communication circuit and the sensor. These members are comprised of an electrically conductive, elastomeric compound, such as a carbon-filled silicone rubber.

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DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC9330 ZIONSVILLE ROAD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46268

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barber, Daniel Coarsegold, CA 39 486
Ray, Scott Carmel, IN 3 96
Robertson, Sterett Thorntown, IN 4 136
Trompen, Mick A Westfield, IN 13 213
Warren, Malcolm Midland, MI 14 308

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