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An apparatus and methods for monitoring and/or controlling pests, particularly termites. The apparatus employ one or more extractor means for selectively moving termite monitoring and/or termite baiting devices. Stations used for the monitoring or control of termites are comprised of a housing that

An apparatus and methods for monitoring and/or controlling pests, particularly termites. The apparatus employ one or more extractor means for selectively moving termite monitoring and/or termite baiting devices. Stations used for the monitoring or control of termites are comprised of a housing that contains combinations of stacked termite monitoring and/or termite baiting devices and one or more extractor means for selectively moving the monitoring and/or baiting devices. Another embodiment optionally includes a cup for holding the termite monitoring or termite baiting devices.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A termite monitoring or baiting station comprising:(a) a termite-edible material;(b) a cup for holding the termite-edible material wherein the cup has openings sized to permit termites to pass through the openings so that termites can gain access to the termite-edible mat

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A termite monitoring or baiting station comprising:(a) a termite-edible material;(b) a cup for holding the termite-edible material wherein the cup has openings sized to permit termites to pass through the openings so that termites can gain access to the termite-edible material from a location outside the cup and the cup contains a channel which is adapted to receive an extractor means;(c) an extractor means comprising a base and an elongated member projecting substantially perpendicularly therefrom adapted to be slidably received into the channel of the cup for selectively moving the cup; and(d) a housing adapted to removably receive the cup and the extractor means wherein the housing has openings sized to permit termites to pass through the openings so that termites can gain access to the interior of the housing from a location outside the housing.