ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,471,587, issued on Nov. 18.
"System of extendible adhesive-based insect and pest entrapment apparati" was invented by Jenny Pimentel (Denver).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention relates to an adhesive cylinder/tube insect trap designed to address the challenges of traditional pest control methods. This innovative trap features a substantially cylindrical form with enclosed ends, fully enveloped in a sticky adhesive substance, capable of ensnaring various types of insects upon contact. A key aspect of the invention is the inclusion of a removable plastic cover that safeguards the adhesive layer, ensuring its potency and st...