Apparatus and Method for Emitting Specific Wavelengths of Visible Light to Manipulate the Behavior of Stored Product Insect Pests

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APP PUB NO 20080134568A1
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11952377

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This invention relates to novel apparatus and methods which use specific wavelengths of visible light, or combinations of specific wavelengths of visible light with specific wavelengths of ultra-violet light, to manipulate the behavior of stored product insect pests, including moths and Indian meal moths. The apparatus for attracting stored product insect pests, including (but not limited to) the Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella, the Mediterranean flour moth, Ephestia kuhniella, the tobacco moth, Ephestia elutella, the almond moth, Cadra cautella, and the raisin moth, Cadra figulielella, consists of a light source placed in a trap.

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CONTECH ENTERPRISES INCVICTORIA BRITISH COLUMBIA V8V 5A6

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Cowan, Thomas Arthur Oshawa, CA 1 20
Gries, Gerhard J Coquitlam, CA 9 58

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