Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Pheromone-Based Insect Resistance Management System

Publication ID: 24-11856951_0006_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Pheromone-Based Insect Resistance Management System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856951_0006_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856951_0006_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,951.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed methods for managing resistance to transgenic insecticidal traits and/or chemical insecticides. However, it had limitations in optimizing refuge placement, integrating with other pest control methods, and adapting to changing insect populations. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing a pheromone-based system that enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of insect resistance management.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as the use of sensors and data analytics to optimize pheromone emission, the integration of pheromone-based mating disruption with other pest control methods, and the adaptation to changing insect populations. These features are not obvious from the original patent and provide a significant improvement in the management of insect resistance.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different types of sensors, such as acoustic or optical sensors, to detect insect populations. The system could also be integrated with other agricultural technologies, such as precision farming or drones, to provide a more comprehensive approach to pest management.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The pheromone-based insect resistance management system has significant commercial potential in the agricultural industry, particularly in the areas of pest management and sustainable agriculture. The system could be marketed to farmers, agricultural companies, and government agencies responsible for pest management.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01N37/02

Field of Art

Agricultural pest management, specifically insect resistance control technologies involving pheromone-based mating disruption and refuge strategies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in entomology, agricultural engineering, and pest control technologies, holding advanced degrees and practical experience in designing integrated pest management systems

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core methodology for managing insect resistance. The proposed sensor-based and data-driven approaches are natural technological progressions that apply standard engineering principles to enhance the existing pheromone-based mating disruption strategy. These modifications represent incremental improvements using known techniques in precision agriculture and pest management technologies.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Field plot system with transgenic insecticidal trait plants and refuge areas
PTD Variation
Adding sensor-based monitoring and data analytics to optimize refuge placement and pheromone emission
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors and data analysis is a predictable solution for improving precision in agricultural systems, representing a known technique for enhancing existing pest management methodologies
Source Patent Element
Mating disruption techniques using pheromones
PTD Variation
Dynamic adjustment of pheromone emissions based on real-time insect population monitoring
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive control systems are standard engineering practice, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to implement responsive pheromone management using available sensor technologies
Source Patent Element
Chemical and transgenic insect resistance management methods
PTD Variation
Integrating multiple pest control methods including pheromone-based mating disruption with biological and chemical controls
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining complementary pest management techniques is a well-established approach in agricultural science, representing a finite set of predictable solution strategies
Source Patent Element
Refuge areas in field plot systems
PTD Variation
Using geospatial and population data to strategically place and manage refuge areas
Obviousness Reasoning
Precision placement of agricultural resources using data-driven approaches is a standard technique in modern agricultural engineering
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856951, the present published technical disclosure renders obvious various technological variations in pheromone-based insect resistance management through predictable combinations of known techniques in sensor integration, data analytics, and precision agricultural methodologies. A person having ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed variations obvious extensions of existing pest control strategies, lacking inventive step under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,951
TitleMethod for managing resistance to insecticidal traits and chemicals using pheromones
Assignee(s)PROVIVI, INC.