Animal Luring Device

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The invention is an animal luring device that uses genetically engineered microorganisms to continuously produce and release an animal attractant (to lure animals, such as mosquitoes) and an active agent (such as a toxin or vaccine) into a separate area that is accessible to the target animal. The microorganisms are confined in a secure compartment and sustained via a nutrient source, ensuring long-lasting operation. The device can also include a self-sustaining nutrient system using additional microorganisms, like cyanobacteria, to maintain the engineered bacteria over time.

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• Insect and mosquito traps for pest control in homes, agriculture, or public health settings.
• Biological lures for studying, capturing, or monitoring animals in research or environmental monitoring.
• Delivery of immunizing or therapeutic agents to targeted animal populations, for example to vaccinate wild animals against diseases.
• Targeted eradication of vector-borne disease carriers (e.g., malaria-transmitting mosquitoes) through specific toxins.
• vermint and rodent pest management through species-appropriate attractants and agents.

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• Extended longevity compared to conventional traps, reducing need for frequent maintenance or refilling.
• Sustained and controlled release of attractants and active agents via living microorganisms enables continuous effectiveness.
• Minimized risk of environmental contamination since engineered bacteria are securely contained and cannot escape the device.
• Flexible design allows the use of different attractants and agents to target specific species for various applications.
• Potential for fully self-sustaining operation when combined with a suitable nutrient generation system (e.g., cyanobacteria compartment).
• Capability to deliver a variety of active agents: toxicants, vaccines, or other modulators, depending on the desired effect.

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Patent Abstract

The invention provides an animal luring device (1), comprising • a) a first compartment (2) containing genetically engineered first microorganisms, the genetically engineered first microorganisms being genetically engineered in that they produce and release i) an attractant attracting an animal and ii) an active agent, • b) an area or second compartment (3), which is freely accessible to the animal, and connected to the first compartment (2) in a manner that the attractant and the active agent are able to pass to the area or second compartment (3), whereas the genetically engineered first microorganisms are not, and • c) a nutrient source for the genetically engineered first microorganisms. The animal luring device of the invention has an improved longevity.