Wild Animal Control Apparatus and Method

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an apparatus and method for controlling wild animals comprised of an attractant that entices the target wild animal, such as a coyote, to consume the apparatus. Upon consumption, a trigger, which may be covered by a portion of the attractant reacts with fluids in the digestive system of the wild animal, that is, if the fluids are at a predetermined pH level corresponding to the trigger. For if not, the trigger is remains in a state of inactivation, but if the pH is within the predetermined pH range corresponding to the trigger, the trigger is configured to dissolve. Upon dissolving of the trigger, a subduing agent activates causing terminal damage in the digestive system of the wild animal leading to its death. The subduing agent may include metal reactants, chemical agents, percussion devices, compressed sponges, etc.

1 . An wild animal control apparatus, comprising:
 an attractant configured to entice a target wild animal to consume the wild animal control apparatus;   a trigger covered by a portion of the attractant configured to dissolve in an predetermined having a predetermined pH; and   a subduing agent coupled to the trigger configured to subdue the wild animal that consumes the wild animal control apparatus once fluids in the digestive system of the wild animal having the predetermined pH cause the trigger to dissolve, wherein the subduing agent is activated and the wild animal is subdued.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the subduing agent comprises a compressed sponge that expands upon dissolution of the trigger to create a blockage within the digestive system of the wild animal sufficient to lead to the death of the wild animal. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein trigger is a dissolvable wrapping configured to restrict expansion of the sponge until dissolution of a portion of the trigger.