New compositions and methods for attracting and stimulating feeding by mice and rats
AssigneeOMS Investments, Inc.
InventorsAntonia E. MUSSO, Stephen J. TAKACS, Regine M. GRIES, Gerhard J. GRIES
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Abstract
This invention describes novel food bait compositions that can be used alone or in combination with blends of attractive compounds to induce attraction and feeding by mice and rats. Said compositions and blends can be used to induce mice and rats to be captured in traps or to approach and remain in a location where they will be exposed to a rodenticide.
Claims47
A heat-treated, cereal-based composition used in effective amount to induce feeding by mice and rats.
The composition of claims 5-8, wherein safflower oil is replaced by salmon oil, and dimethyltrisulfide is added in effective amount to enhance attraction and feeding by rats.
A method of using a heat-treated, cereal-based composition to induce feeding by mice and rats.
A composition for attracting and inducing feeding by mice and rats, the composition comprising a cereal flour, a cereal bran, a gelling agent, a sugar, an oil, an emulsifier and a humectant.
A composition for attracting and inducing feeding by mice and rats, the composition comprising oat flour, rice flour, wheat bran, fructose, soy lecithin, salmon oil, gelatin, and a preservative.
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