Abstract: A hunting method utilizes a scent blocker to block the scent mark of a mating male animal, such as a hooved animal including a buck, to cause the male animal to investigate the scent mark area to remark their scent mark. Often times a buck will rub their antlers on a tree with their antlers to produce a tree rub and then leave a scent mark in a scrape under the tree. They will then wait in an area downwind and if they detect a female scent or if their own scent mark is not detected, they may will revisit the location for investigation. A scent blocker may be applied to or over the scent mark and may be an absorptive scent blocker, a chemically reactive scent blocker, a masking scent blocker, a blocking scent blocker that is substantially non-permeable, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A curtain enclosure formed from a flexible, non-permeable membrane is positioned adjacent to a section of riprap or similarly configured structure that has been installed along a shoreline. The curtain is stretched around rigid elongate posts and extends outward into the water from the edge of the riprap to create an enclosed containment area formed between the interior of the curtain and the edge of the riprap. The bottom of the curtain is weighted to sit along the bed of the water body and resist movement in that position. Once the curtain enclosure has been formed, larval bivalve organisms, such as oyster larvae, are poured into the curtain enclosure, and thereafter the curtain enclosure is maintained in that position for a period sufficient to promote attachment and growth of the larvae on the riprap.

Abstract: A trap for large animals. The system utilizes multi-containment areas for improved efficiency in herd animal trapping. The outer containment zone of the system is designed in such a way to promote animals further into the inner containment zone. The improved efficiency lowers overall cost of trap operation in terms of time, consumable bait replenishment and number of attempts on target animal groups. The system allows for independent and remote actuation of containment zone gates. Data is transmitted to a remote user and remote actuation of attracting or deterring audio can be done during trapping process. The architecture of the trap dissuades animals capable of jumping from doing so over the containment walls.

Abstract: Provided herein is an efficient rodent trap device, where the rodent, such as a mouse or a rat, is killed, when the rodent is moving through the rodent trap. The rodent trap includes at least one rodent passage, a trigger mechanism and a killing mechanism. The rodent passage includes a first outer opening and a second outer opening arranged at opposite ends of the rodent passage. The openings provide entries from ambient surroundings. In use, the rodent is led into the trap through the one or the other opening. The trigger mechanism includes one sensor and another sensor, the one sensor arranged between the killing mechanism and the first outer opening and the other sensor is arranged between the killing mechanism and the second outer opening. The killing mechanism includes at least one killing element, which in use enters said rodent passage between the sensors and when actuated by the killing mechanism.

Abstract: Certain types of fish respond differently to certain stimuli than other types of fish. Particularly, predetermined sound or vibration can cause certain types of fish to move away or jump. These reactions by particular types of fish can be used to capture the fish or prevent them from accessing parts of water systems. An exemplary capture mechanism employs multiple receptacles adapted to catch jumping fish from the air. An exemplary barrier of directed sound can prevent fish migration.

Abstract: A pet enclosure includes a bottom section, a middle section, and a top section. The middle section is connectable to the bottom section with an opening in the middle section. The opening in the middle section has a bottom portion that connects with a top portion of an opening in the bottom section. The top section is connectable to the middle section with an opening in the top section. The opening in the top section has a bottom portion that connects with a top portion of an opening in the bottom section. The bottom section, middle section and top section when connected together form an enclosed pet enclosure with an animal opening therein.

Abstract: An animal head gate includes head gate doors each having a squeeze bar to trap the neck mounted between upper and lower rails. Adjustment of the spacing between the bars uses an eccentric crank operated by lever which cooperates with two manual latches on a rail at maximum and minimum spacing. A neck sweep bar is mounted on one gate and movable from a retracted position to a position forward of the squeeze bar across the head gate so as to engage the neck of the animal in front of the squeeze bar and to turn the neck and head. The head gate is held closed by front and rear abutment members each of which is formed as a roller which rotates to reduce friction under load. Each gate includes an upstanding torsion bar which twists when forces are applied to the squeeze bars from impact with the animal.

Abstract: A descending device including a member providing a fish attachment point, a member providing a means of traversing the suspension point, a moveable member to attach the suspension line and traverse to the alternate suspension point, a member that applies a moment about a suspension point to reverse the orientation of the device and stops that prevent the attachment member from coming off the descending device.

Abstract: A cover assembly for covering a container of pollen substitute comprises a lid member for engaging the container of pollen substitute. The lid member has an opening for bees to access the container contents and a removable cap element covers the lid member opening to divert water from entering the lid member opening while leaving a gap for bees to enter between the cap element and the lid member. A combination nectar feeder and pollen feeder is also provided. The cover assembly may be configured with ornamental shapes to approximate the design of a flower.

Abstract: A beehive providing improved humidity and moisture control within the hive box through incorporation of a condensation chamber, improved temperature stability through enhanced airflow, enhanced colony health through improved control of temperature and humidity, and reduction of physical damage to bees during routine maintenance and harvesting tasks through novel construction geometry.

Abstract: An installation for rearing animals includes an injector; a water inlet line and a gas inlet line arriving in the injector; a source of oxygen or a gas mixture including oxygen, capable of delivering oxygen into the gas line; and a water recirculation loop including: a water tank, at atmospheric pressure, to supply the injector with fresh water; a coil capable of receiving water charged with dissolved oxygen from the injector through a pump, wherein the coil creates a water/oxygen contact time; and an overflow valve, to have the water resulting from the coil passed in order to be able to direct the water entirely to the animals' watering or partially to the animals' watering and partially back to the water tank. A method for rearing animals includes boosting water with dissolved oxygen up to saturation for animals' watering.

Abstract: An apparatus for solarization of a volume of soil includes a support structure in the form of a frame having a first opening extending therethrough. The apparatus comprises a lid positionable over the frame, a plurality of walls extending under and away from the frame, and an assembly that redirects solar energy attached over the support structure. The lid and walls form a second opening. During operation the support structure is placed on a section of ground and adjusted for solar energy to be directed toward and through the lid. When placed on the ground, the frame, the lid, the walls and the adjoining ground form an enclosed volume that prevents thermal energy from escaping the enclosed volume while directing the solar energy into the volume via the second opening to heat underlying soil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rain and sun shield device for pet crates/cages that prevents rainwater from accumulating inside the crates. More specifically, the rain and sun shield device includes multiple lip structures designed to be mounted on the top surface of the crate, such that the lip structures deflect any rainwater pouring over the crate and prevent any rainwater from entering inside the crate. The rain and sun shield device can be retrofitted to existing animal crate/cage designs or incorporated into the manufacturing of new models to provide protection against rainwater and sunlight. The device protects pets from the elements while being kept in a crate or cage placed in outdoor settings or while being transported in the bed of a pickup truck. The device ensures that pets remain safe, shaded, and dry.

Abstract: The combination of infrared light, ultraviolet light and near ultraviolet or blue light has been found to repel insects, and particularly flying insects. Electric lights powered by batteries, solar cells or line voltage are arranged in mutual proximity on virtually any desired substrate to repel insects and prevent insects from closely approaching and landing around the substrate. In one example, the substrate can take the form of an article of clothing, such as a hat.

Abstract: An animal repelling device includes a container, an end cap provided with through holes, a liquid level sensor and a wireless communication component. An animal repelling method includes: injecting volatile liquid for repelling animals in the container, and closing the end cap, in which the volatile liquid is vaporized to the outside; and detecting the liquid level through a liquid level sensor, and transmitting liquid level information to a wireless communication component, and controlling the vaporization of the volatile liquid via the wireless communication component. the vaporization of drugs for repelling animals can be intelligently controlled; and the remaining amount of the drugs for repelling animals can be automatically monitored to replenish the drugs in time.

Abstract: A board which can be used to form a beehive for solitary bees and/or wasps, the board including a first surface and a second surface which is opposite to the first surface, wherein the first surface having a plurality of holes defined therein, wherein the board further includes a plurality of individual tube members which project from the second surface and wherein each tube member is aligned with a respective hole defined in the first surface so that a bee can pass via a hole into the tube member which is aligned with the hole and wherein the plurality of tube members are arranged such that there are voids between adjacent tube members. There is further provided a device (beehive) which includes a plurality of the boards; and a method of forming a device (beehive) which includes a plurality of the boards.

Abstract: An animal feed dispenser includes a control module and a feed dispensing module. The control module includes a detection member and an electronic control card. The detection member is suitable for generating a detection signal when the feed dispenser is located close to an enclosure containing animals. The feed dispensing module includes a feed dispensing orifice and an actuator. The electronic control card is configured to receive the detection signal and, as a function of the detection signal, to transmit an activation signal to the actuator and the actuator is configured to trigger a flow of feed through the dispensing orifice when the activation signal is received.

Abstract: One example method includes receiving information indicating a population of wild insects within a geographic region; determining a number of wild insects per unit area within the geographic region; placing, based on the number of wild insects per unit area, one or more insect release points based on the number of wild insects per unit area, each insect release point indicating a release of a predefined quantity of insects; and generating an insect release route through the geographic region, the insect release route passing through each insect release point.

Abstract: A glue board trap for insects and spiders is provided that includes a reusable housing, a replaceable glue board, and a reusable lure compartment that is mounted to the housing. The lure compartment contains a water-based lure solution for attracting crawling pests that can be replaced as needed.

Abstract: The tackle box and live bait well comprises a tackle box, a live bait well, an air supply, and a lighting system. The tackle box, the live bait well, the air supply, and the lighting system may be contained within a housing that may be carried by a user. The tackle box may be operable to store tackle. As non-limiting examples, the tackle may comprise hooks, sinkers, bobbers, swivels, and/or fishing line. The live bait well may be a container for carrying live bait in water. The air supply may keep the water in the live bait well oxygenated. The lighting system may provide illumination when the tackle box and live bait well is used in dim lighting.