Abstract: A clasp hanger includes a hanger hook including an elongated part. The hanger hook has a hanger hook section and a neck section opposite the hook section. The neck section is expandable to allow the clasp hanger to be quickly hung on a support object such as a branch. The clasp hanger further includes an object attachment device attached to the neck section of the hanger hook. This object attachment device is configured for attaching an object such as one configured to dispense a chemical or formulation useful in pest management. The hanger hook, and object attachment device are disposed such that, after the support object is pushed through the neck, the hanger hook automatically rotates such that the support object is disposed at an interior part of the hanger hook that is away from the neck section. This prevents the support object from passing back through the neck section.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a clasp hanger for hanging. The clasp hanger includes a hanger hook comprised of an elongated part. The hanger hook has a hanger hook section and a neck section opposite the hook section. The neck section is expandable to allow the clasp hanger to be quickly hung on a support object such as a branch. The clasp hanger further includes an object attachment device attached to the neck section of the hanger hook. This object attachment device is configured for attaching an object to be hung. The object may be, for example, configured to dispense a chemical or formulation useful in agricultural pest management. The hanger hook, and object attachment device are disposed such that, after the support object is pushed through the neck, the hanger hook will automatically rotate such that the support object is disposed at an interior part of the hanger hook that is away from the neck section. This prevents the support object from passing back through the neck section.

Abstract: A flexible bag and attachment mechanism is provided that may be used in a variety of applications where it is desirable to attach a flexible bag to a device or machine. Some examples of such device may include an insect trap, a grinder, volumetric or weight based filler and liquid dispenser, food or perishable storage, etc. According to one embodiment, the bag portion of the device is disposable and the attachment device is reusable. In one variation a tapered neck is attached to the opening of the bag. The tapered neck connects within a tapered collar of the device by way of a press fitting. The neck is flexible so that it can be deformed to a shape that permits it to enter into the collar, and is resilient so that it can return to its original tapered ring configuration to engage the tapered inner circumference of the collar. The bag may be attached to a dispenser for dispensing material. The dispenser may be in part, a grinder or mixer.

Abstract: A three-dimensional collapsible multi-component device and assembly. The device comprises a mountable housing for mounting under a shelf, or a wall or the like in an unobtrusive or discreet manner. The housing has a first flat configuration for transportation and storage and a second three-dimensional configuration for device deployment. The device housing further includes an insert having an adhesive surface and a dispenser comprising pheromone, kairomone or other attractant, lure or bait, or, alternatively, a repellant or a combination of any of these. The adhesive is effective for trapping multiple orders of insects. A plurality of attractants, etc., is simultaneously used for attracting multiple orders of insects. The insert is selectable, removable and replaceable.

Abstract: Novel bisexual attractants for lepidopterous insect pests isolated from pears or apples. A method for monitoring and control of codling moth and other species of Lepidoptera comprising a lure and kill, mating disruption or mass trapping strategy. A method of using a formulation containing the bisexual attractants with or without an insecticide and/or pheromone for control of the insect pests.

Abstract: A three-dimensional collapsible insect trap and assembly for capturing and monitoring insects comprising a collapsible carton container coated externally and internally. The carton container, collapsed for shipping and storing, is easily assembled into a three-dimensional trap. The trap comprises essentially a carton container suited to be assembled into a three-dimensional trap, a locking clasp and, optionally, an attachment means for attaching the trap to a place of insect infestation monitoring.

Abstract: An insect trap for capturing flying insects. The trap comprises a capture top dome, a capture reservoir, a kairomone lure dispenser and kill-bait. The method for capturing, killing and monitoring flying insect. The trap is useful for corn, peanuts and leafy vegetable crop protection from corn rootworm or other insects.

Abstract: A corn rootworm/kairomone insect trap for capturing corn rootworm and other similar insects. A corn rootworm/kairomone trap comprises a capture top dome, a capture reservoir and a container containing a kairomone lure or bait. The trap is useful for corn, peanuts and leafy vegetables crop protection from corn rootworm or other insects.

Abstract: A method for laser engraving photopolymer printing plates is provided. Prior to the laser engraving step (30), the photopolymer material is totally cured, followed by removal of a release layer disposed on the material. The laser engraving step (30) which follows removal of the release layer produces a plurality of tacky particulates (120) which adhere to the surface layer of the photopolymer material (100) adjacent the ablated regions (110). The particulates (120) are removed in a solvent washing step (40) to provide clean sharp edges (115) adjacent the ablated regions (110). Subsequent to removal of the photopolymer residue (120) the engraved printing plate is finished, by either chemical or light finishing methods.

Abstract: A lightweight, durable convenient, practical, versatile and efficient insect monitoring system and trap for capturing crawling and flying adult insect or larvae. The trap is a two-piece snap-on plastic unit which contains an adhesive to trap the insects and the food or pheromone to lure the insects to the trap. The trap is useful for protection of stored animal and plant products.