CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS

**Definition:** This place covers:

**Limiting references (this place does not cover):** - Appliances for catching swarms; Drone-catching devices -> A01K57/00 - Fishing -> A01K69/00 - A01K99/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants -> A01N

**Glossary:** - Animal: Non-human members of the kingdom Animalia, including, but not limited to, mammals, birds and insects. - Destruction: To destroy or cause the death of a living organism; the non-chemical sterilisation of invertebrates. - Fumigator: Apparatus used to disinfect or purify an area using the fumes of selected chemicals. - Insect: A class of arthropod animals characterised by an exoskeleton supporting a three-part body (comprising a head, thorax and abdomen), six legs and two antennae. - Killing: To destroy or cause the death of a living organism; the non-chemical sterilisation of invertebrates. - Noxious: Harmful, poisonous or undesirable. - Snare: An anchored noose typically made from wire or cable which tightens around an animal, preventing release or escape. - Vermin: Wild animals, e.g. rodents, which may spread disease or be harmful to crops.