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US 11,375,711 B2Granted
Method to manufacture ant bait matrices and compositions
AssigneeCentro De EntomologíA Aplicada Ltda.
InventorRenato Ripa Schaul
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method to manufacture meat-based matrices and the matrices obtained thereof useful as bait for ant control. The method of the invention comprises (a) cleaning and mincing or slicing meat; (b) cooking the meat; (c) dewatering the meat; (d) grinding and sifting the meat to obtain meat particles; and (e) adding sugar and a preservative. Additionally, a nitrate source and an active ingredient can be incorporated into the matrices.
Claims8
A method for manufacturing bait matrices for ant control, comprising (a) cleaning and mincing or slicing meat;
- (b) cooking the meat in a microwave at temperatures between 70 to 80° C. for about 60 to 80 minutes;
- (c) dewatering the meat by a forced air process at about 50 to 70° C. for about 6 to 10 hours;
- (d) grinding and sifting the meat to obtain meat particles;
- and (e) adding sugar, preservatives, and at least one active ingredient of an insecticide.
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