US 2021/0051864 A1 · Insect Barrier Strip for Tree Trunks

Abstract

An insect barrier strip that prevents targeted insects from climbing up a targeted tree. The insect barrier strip may contain insecticides that the targeted insects will encounter and kill. The insect barrier strip may be made of material(s) with a low coefficient of friction to provide a difficult surface for insects to traverse, that are flexible/expandable to enable the insect barrier strip to be wrapped around a tree trunk and expand over time as the trunk grows, are chemical resistant so insecticides will not degrade, and are capable of withstanding a wide range of environmental conditions. The insect barrier strip may include an overhang to make it more difficult for the targeted insects to get past. The insect barrier strip may include a trough that the insecticide can be located in or clips that insecticide can be secured to. A wick can be utilized to hold the insecticide.

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Dependent claims

An insect barrier strip comprising

a main body configured to be wrapped around, lay substantially flush against, and be secured to an object, wherein the main body provides a low-friction surface that is difficult for targeted insects to climb;
an insecticide holder extending from a lower edge of the main body to hold insecticide that the targeted insects come in contact with as they climb thereover on their way up the object;
and
an overhang extending from an upper edge of the main body that curves away from the main body and leverages gravity to provide an obstacle for the targeted insects proceeding up the object and protects the insecticide holder and the insecticide held therein from external elements.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Insect Barrier Strip for Tree Trunks

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Insect Barrier Strip for Tree Trunks

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Abstract

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