Ronald L Richardson

US Patent:

20130108577, May 2, 2013

Filed:

Dec 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/725207

Inventors:

BASF Corporation - Florham Park NJ, US
Ronald O. Richardson - Ellisville MO, US

Assignee:

BASF Corporation - Florham Park NJ

International Classification:

A01N 25/10

US Classification:

424 84, 514781, 514594

Abstract:

A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or microcrystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.

US Patent:

20140290318, Oct 2, 2014

Filed:

Apr 2, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/855398

Inventors:

Harry Buckholtz - Lewiston NY, US
Ronald Richardson - Hemet CA, US
Akrum H. Tamimi - Tucson AZ, US
Charles P. Gerba - Tucson AZ, US

International Classification:

C05G 3/00

US Classification:

71 11, 422187

Abstract:

The present invention describes a process involving a new method of use for methyl isothiocyanate (MITC)-generating compounds in the treatment of organic waste material to reduce vector attraction. The present invention results in waste that is more suitable for use as a fertilizer and meets the standard for vector attraction reduction (VAR) as established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The method includes the application of MITC generating compounds, such as metam sodium, to organic waste material, resulting in the generation of MITC. The MITC generated by the process of the present invention results in a loss of attraction for organic waste material normally experienced by disease-transmitting pests such as flies and rodents.