Fossorial animal control product

摘要

A fossorial animal control product and related methods are disclosed herein. The fossorial animal control product is a non-toxic and biodegradable super absorbent polymer combined with a compost agent. The fossorial animal control product is disposed in a fossorial animal burrow. When hydrated and allowed a sufficient amount time to expand, the fossorial animal control product obstructs the entrance to the burrow, a portion of the burrow or substantially fully obstructs burrow. The fossorial animal control product releases water and nutrients over time within the burrow. This assists flora proximate to the burrow that were damaged by fossorial animal activity to recover. Use of the fossorial animal control product also fills ground surface voids created by fossorial animals thus reducing trip hazards commonly encountered in playgrounds or sporting facilities.

主权项

1. A method of using a fossorial animal control product,
the product comprising:
a water soluble compost agent; anda super absorbent polymer having non-toxic and biodegradable properties; the method comprising:
a. disposing an effective amount of the fossorial animal control product within a portion of a burrow,b. applying a quantity of water to the fossorial animal control product in the burrow such that the fossorial animal control product absorbs a portion of the applied water to expand and occlude the portion of the burrow, including the super absorbent polymer forming a gelatinous matrix,c. repeating actions a. and b. until the burrow is substantially fully obstructed; wherein the hydrated fossorial animal control product provides nutrients and water within the burrow, prevents fossorial animals from repopulating the burrow, renders nutrients from the compost agent immediately bioavailable and in a time released manner proximate to the burrow and provides structural support to the burrow, including filling ground surface voids; wherein the gelatinous matrix has a viscous property that discourages attempts by fossorial animals to reclaim the filled burrow.