| 摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a barrier for impeding the migration of crawling animals such as insects. The barrier body 1 has an annular shape defined by an outer boundary 2 and an inner aperture 3, in which the leg/wheel of a furniture item can be located. The barrier includes inimical means applied to the upper surface 6u of the barrier to inhibit the migration of any crawling insects across the barrier. The barrier further comprises a slit 5 extending radially from the boundary to the aperture so that the body can be reversibly opened and closed. The slit advantageously allows the body to be opened and closed around the leg/wheel of the furniture item during installation. Likewise, the slit allows the device to be reopened and extracted from around the leg/wheel of the furniture item during removal. The inimical means may be either adhesive or low friction covering to the barrier. Also disclosed is a method of using the barrier and a kit of parts</p> |
