BRPI1000523A2 - land gastropod trap - Google Patents

Abstract

TRAP FOR CAPTURE OF LAND GASTROPODS. The present invention patent refers to a trap designed to capture all types of terrestrial gastropods, especially the so-called African snail, without killing the animals, but they are trapped in a bag for their subsequent extermination. You can capture a large quantity at a time using a simple, low-cost mechanism that avoids manual picking. Consisting of four walls that can fit laterally in the form of a box without a lid or bottom, FIG 01, which in turn each has a fixed mechanism of vertical nylon crawler belt and at the end a flat wire brush, FIGs 02 and 03. The crate is placed in a plastic bag that is grounded, leaving the upper part free and inside it at the bottom, a lure is placed that acts as a decoy, FIG 04. When the animals try to lower the mats, their own weight makes cause them to rotate and be projected downwards by hitting the brush wire and falling to the bottom. This same mechanism means that they are unable to make their way back, and finally they can be captured by pulling the bag and removing the Trap.

Description

"TRAP FOR CATCHING TERRESTRIAL GASTROPODS".

The present invention relates to a trap intended for the capture of iodine type of terrestrial gastropods in particular the so-called African snail (Achatsna Fulica).

The African earamujo is considered a pest species in many countries around the world. It was introduced illegally in Brazil in the 80's, in order to offer a more economically interesting substitute than the real escargot (Helix aspersa). In a short time of creation it was found that animates it! was not well accepted by the Brazilian consumer market, which led to the withdrawal of most breeders, who scrapped üik animals erroneously: releasing the snails in gardens, woods or. simply by putting them in liχο,

These snails did not find natural predators at their height and multiplied rapidly, invading various types of Brazilian eeossisemes. Since they are bermaphrodites (have both sexes in the same animal) and perform self-financing, only one individual is enough to make the plague ah-stre. The tune is about 400 eggs a year per snail.

African snails are known to host the two species of worms that affect humans. Menngealeneephobic artgioslongiasis, known as Mcnirrgfte. caused by Angiastwfigylus carüonensis and abdominal angiostrongyliasis, whose agent is A ngiostrongyltís costaricensis

The African snail invasion is currently very relevant for both ecological and agricultural aspects. This snail is invading ecosystems and occupying a place that is not yours. Thus reducing the diversity of species.

This snail is resistant to dry spells. even be quite active in winter. Like other snails, he enjoys the humidity and shadow, moving and feeding more at night and on cloudy, wet days. It is capable of climbing walls and trees and thus Xranspftr from one terrain to another.

When faced with African snail infestations. People soon think of poisons to control them. Unfortunately snails and yeast are generally very resistant to poisons - the only commercial products available that are somewhat efficient (metaMids). demonstrate high toxicity to humans and other myrns, and the use of pesticides is not the most appropriate current control method for these mollusks.

Fsa moving, raises its head at an angle of 20 to 30 degrees from the floor. It then stretches the rest of the body and the walls that come off the ground alternate throughout the body until it starts all over again. I mucus is secreted by a gland located in there belly to help in shutting down the animal.

Contact with this mucus can cause nervous system disorders, bowel perforation, abdominal bleeding and even death.

The control of the African snail consists of the season and the destruction of the snails. It is also possible to use attractive baits, which facilitate the

cataçáo since they attract snails meters away like peel fruit and Ieuts rp.es.

Towels soaked in beer or milk.

The present invention patent aims notably. enable the capture of animals in a bag to know! future extermination.

The invention has, as its base object, a four-walled crate structure with plastic walls that fit sideways without lid or bottom. In turn, each wall is sanded with a vertical free undercarriage mechanism made of a η ν km band of stitched umbrella that rotates about fixed axes of a metal rod. In the lower section is attached a flat wire brush. The following description and associated figures are all given by way of non-Hmitatsvo example. will make the invention well understood.

Figure 01 shows a Mijjefkw side view of the eaivjk- with the four walls fitted without cover or bottom highlighting the interior free undercarriage system (0 i)

Figure 02 shows a front view of the interior of one of the walls with emphasis on the rame-belt matting system <01) and fixed flat wire brush on the lower part of the belt (02)

Figure 03 shows a profile view of one of the walls highlighting the fixed shaft axes (011 nylon band (02) and fixed flat brush of metallic lips (03).

Figure 04 shows a profile view of the trap formed by the four recessed walls (01) placed inside a plastic bag (02), grounded to the upper edge of Utancira which the animals can enter.

At the bottom of the bag inside the trap is a fruit peel bait to attract the animals (03).

When the animals try to lower their own weight from the inside, the mat rotates freely, projecting the animals to the bottom of the bag. Once inside trying to climb back the flat wire brush hurts the thin skin of the body making it impossible to get back, just as it does let it stick to the underside of the belt acting as a brake.

This way you can finally remove the trap and inside the bag is the anima! for its extermination by putting out the other type of poison ietai before closing and throwing in the ordinary trash.

Claims (3)

1.FAST GASTROPOD TRAIL ", characterized in that it consists of a box-like structure without a lid or bottom, made from commercially available materials already used for other fines, and which allows the capture of large numbers of animals from a sole instead without having to manually pick them thus avoiding the risk of contagion by contact with the animal's mucus. 2. "TRACK FOR GROUND GASTROPODS", characterized by accumulating the animals in a plastic bag according to the recommendations of the Zoonosis Control Centers for subsequent extermination before being deposited in the trash. 3. "GROUND GASTROPOD TRAP", characterized in accordance with FIGs. 02 and 03, for using as a technical variant, on their walls a mechanism consisting of undercarriages and flat wire brushes. The animals, attracted by a natural bait placed at the bottom, cling to the treadmill and sound projected downwards by the gravity and the undercarriage, until it hits the metallic wire of the brush which faces the animal back to its shell and loss of grip, falling to the bottom. This same mechanism does not allow it to approach and attempt the return, getting caught at the bottom of the bag along with the bait, FIG. 04, for its subsequent removal and extermination with salt the lethal poison.