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20080236026 | Pneumatic activated device for rodent control - A mechanical device with automatic reset capabilities that injects compressed air or other gases into the heart and lung cavities of Order Rodentia pest which results in death by delayed air embolism or cardiac arrest. This method allows the target time to vacate the premise saving time on carcass removal and clean up. This new technology can replace the poison bait traps and other environmental pollutants currently in use. | 10-02-2008 |
20090031611 | MONITOR AND BAIT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR INSECTS - The invention relates to an apparatus for monitoring, trapping, and baiting of insect fauna in an environment. The invention also relates to an apparatus for pest control of insect pest. | 02-05-2009 |
20090211148 | Mobil Pest Eradication System - A mobile pest eradication device for heat treating wood comprising a chamber having a first end, a second end, a floor, a ceiling, a first side walls, a second side wall, and a rear wall located at said second end; at least one door at said first end of said chamber to permit access to said chamber; a heating sub-chamber located within said chamber at said second end; a treatment sub-chamber between said heating sub-chamber and said first end; at least one heater within said heating sub-chamber; an interior wall having a top and base, said interior wall being situated between said heating sub-chamber and said treatment sub-chamber and configured such that said interior wall extends from said floor to said ceiling and extends from said first side wall to said second side wall; an air outlet at the top of said interior wall to permit heated air to flow into said treatment sub-chamber; an air return at the base of said interior wall to allow air to exit said treatment sub-chamber and re-enter said heating sub-chamber; a deflecting baffle within said heating sub-chamber, said deflecting baffle sloped upward from said rear wall to said ceiling to direct heated air toward said heated air outlet; means for fueling and igniting said heater; a control unit for controlling said heater, said control unit comprising a processor and thermostatic software; and temperature sensors in said chamber arranged to communicate with said control unit. | 08-27-2009 |
20100115826 | PEST CONTROL DEVICE - A pest control device is provided which includes a container having at least one open end and a closed end, a sealing means adapted to substantially close an open end of the container, a closing means associated with the sealing means and adapted to substantially close the open end when activated to retain a vacuum and trap a pest within the container, and an evacuation means to evacuate the container of sufficient oxygen to cause death to the trapped pest. Also provided is a novel sensor device for sensing the presence of a pest and activating the pest control device. | 05-13-2010 |
20110203160 | CONTROL OF TERMITES, FIRE ANTS AND CARPENTER ANTS - D- and l-tetrahydrocarvone and d- and l dihydrocarvone are effective for the control of termites, fire ants and carpenter ants. | 08-25-2011 |
20110203161 | HIGH PRESSURE INJECTION SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A PESTICIDE BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND - A high pressure injection system for applying a pesticide includes a portable, handheld application tool and a manifold head connected to the application tool. The manifold head has at least one internal passage. At least one high pressure nozzle is positioned in the manifold head and in fluid communication with the at least one internal passage. The at least one high pressure nozzle is operable at pressures between about 25 psi and about 10,000 psi. A contact plate is mounted to the manifold head and has at least one opening aligned with the at least one high pressure nozzle. A source of pesticide is fluidly connected to the at least one high pressure nozzle. A discharge valve is moveable between a closed position wherein the pesticide is inhibited from flowing to the at least one high pressure nozzle and an opened position wherein pesticide flows to the at least one high pressure nozzle. | 08-25-2011 |
20110203162 | METHOD OF PESTICIDE TREATMENT OF SOIL ADJACENT STRUCTURES - A method of treating soil adjacent a structure generally includes positioning an injection apparatus over a first injection site generally adjacent a structure. The injection apparatus is operated to inject pesticide down into the soil at the first injection site without prior disturbance of the soil at the first injection site. The injection apparatus is moved over a second injection site at least in part different from the first injection site and generally adjacent the structure. The injection apparatus is operated to inject pesticide down into the soil at the second injection site and without prior disturbance of the soil at the second injection site. | 08-25-2011 |
20110219665 | METHOD FOR REMOVING OR TREATING HARMFUL BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES WITHIN STRUCTURES AND ENCLOSURES - A process for removing or treating harmful biological and chemical substances from an enclosure, such as a building or vehicle by using heated air. The method of the present invention is non-toxic and can be performed in a relatively short amount of time while effectively killing and removing a large proportion of dead organisms and substantially reducing volatile organic compounds. | 09-15-2011 |
20110225874 | Wild Animal Control Apparatus and Method - 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. | 09-22-2011 |
20110289823 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A PESTICIDE - A method and apparatus for applying a pesticide to an ant mount involving pushing the discharge end of a wand down into the mound to a level generally corresponding to a bottom of the mound, discharging pesticide, and filling the mound in a generally upward direction until the mound collapses on itself. The apparatus has a container, an aspirator having first and second inlets and an outlet, a flow regulator for regulating the flow of fluid from a source of pressurized fluid to the first inlet of the aspirator, a flexible fluid flow line connecting the container and the second inlet of the aspirator, and a wand connected to the outlet of the aspirator for discharging a mixture of pesticide and pressurized fluid from the wand. | 12-01-2011 |
20120060407 | HEATABLE ENCLOSURE FOR PEST ERADICATION - Disclosed are heatable enclosures useful in treating materials for eradication of pests. Specifically, a heating layer which can be fitted or retrofitted into a numerous and wide variety of containers and enclosures, such as suitcases, boxes, trucks and trailers, which are operable to heat the enclosed space of the container to treat heatable materials over a period of time to eradicate pests. Heating films can be utilized that are inexpensive and lightweight. | 03-15-2012 |
20120144727 | PYROTECHNIC DEVICE WITH PROTECTIVE COVER - Pyrotechnic device ( | 06-14-2012 |
20120144728 | PYROTECHNIC DEVICE WITH SAFE FIRING - Pyrotechnic device ( | 06-14-2012 |
20120233907 | HEAT SYSTEM FOR KILLING PESTS - The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests. | 09-20-2012 |
20120255219 | Self-Contained Heating Unit for Thermal Pest Control - In certain embodiments, an apparatus for killing pests in an affected area includes a fuel source, a first air inlet configured to receive a first air flow from the affected area, and a second air inlet configured to receive a second air flow from an unaffected area. The system further includes a premix system operable to generate an air-fuel mixture by mixing a fuel flow received from the fuel source with the second air flow received from the second air inlet. The system further includes a burner operable to generate combustion air by combusting the air-fuel mixture. The combustion air is mixed with the first air flow subsequent to combustion to generate a heated air flow, and the heated air flow is discharged into the affected area. The fuel source, the premix system, and the burner are configured for positioning in the affected area. | 10-11-2012 |
20120255220 | Self-Contained Heating Unit for Thermal Pest Control - In certain embodiments, an apparatus for killing pests in an affected area includes a fuel source, a first air inlet configured to receive a first air flow from the affected area, and a second air inlet configured to receive a second air flow from an unaffected area. The system further includes a premix system operable to generate an air-fuel mixture by mixing a fuel flow received from the fuel source with the second air flow received from the second air inlet. The system further includes a burner operable to generate combustion air by combusting the air-fuel mixture. The combustion air is mixed with the first air flow subsequent to combustion to generate a heated air flow, and the heated air flow is discharged into the affected area. The fuel source, the premix system, and the burner are configured for positioning in the affected area. | 10-11-2012 |
20120304528 | Packaged Terminal Climate Unit for Pest Control - In certain embodiments, a packaged terminal device for killing pests in an affected area includes a housing configured to be positioned at least partially within an affected area, a fan positioned within the housing, and one or more heating elements positioned within the housing. The fan is operable to draw a flow of air from the affected area into the housing. The one or more heating elements are operable to generate heated air by transferring heat to the flow of air. The packaged terminal device further includes a control unit operable to control the operation of the one or more heating elements in order to cause the packaged terminal device to operate in either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, the operation of the one or more heating elements is controlled such that sufficient heated air is generated to heat at least a portion of the affected area to a temperature less than or equal to a first predefined temperature. In the second mode, the operation of the one or more heating elements is controlled such that sufficient heated air is generated to heat at least a portion of the affected area to a temperature greater than or equal to a second predefined temperature, the second predefined temperature being greater than the first predefined temperature. | 12-06-2012 |
20130097919 | SLUG BAIT DISPENSER - A slug bait dispenser having an elongated hollow dispensing tube at least two (2) feet in length but less than six (6) feet in length, having a removeable selectively closeable dispensing end. Dispensing end can further include a disc with a plurality of apertures, and a turning cap having an open portion and a closed portion which, upon turning, aligns said open portion with said apertures to open said dispensing end and can further be turned to align said closed portion with said apertures to close said dispensing end. In another embodiment, dispensing end includes a plurality of apertures and a protruding tamping heel. | 04-25-2013 |
20130145681 | INTEGRATION OF SURFACE HEATING TO AN ENCLOSURE - Disclosed are designs and methods for integrating heating film onto surfaces and enclosures that are useful for preventing the infestation of pests. Specifically, designs to increase the effective heating area and location of said heating film within enclosures such as suitcases. Also, the use of heating films to create a thermal barrier to prevent pests from crawling across a surface. Heating films can be utilized that are inexpensive, low-profile, and lightweight. | 06-13-2013 |
20130174470 | Pest-Management Apparatus - Pest-management apparatuses (e.g., stations), such as, for example, that can be configured to permit a rodent to enter and retrieve a bait and/or become trapped (e.g., via adhesive or a snap-trap). | 07-11-2013 |
20130227876 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HALTING MORE TEACHING ACTIVITY - This invention is directed to a device that blocks a mole tunnel and to a method of halting mole tunneling activity and preventing or interfering with further such activity by blocking the tunnel at point(s) along the tunnel. | 09-05-2013 |
20140033603 | APPARATUSES AND TECHNIQUES FOR SUBTERRANEOUS PLACEMENT OF ONE OR MORE ITEMS - Apparatuses and techniques for subterranean placement or positioning of one or more items are provided. In one aspect, an apparatus is configured to form a hole in the ground and subsequently provide a pathway for positioning one or more items in the hole. In one form, the items that may subterraneously placed or positioned using the apparatus may include agricultural products such as seeds or delivery vehicles that include one or more fertilizers or pesticides or combinations of these materials, just to provide a few non-limiting examples. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description and drawings. | 02-06-2014 |
20140053453 | PORTABLE ORGANIC HERBICIDE APPLICATOR - Embodiments provide an applicator configured to pressurize and heat a mixture of water and herbicide, and expel the heated and pressurized water/herbicide mixture from the applicator. In some embodiments, the herbicide may be an organic herbicide such as organic acids, simple sugars, surfactants, or ammonia. The applicator may include an inline heating element coupled with a spray tip of the applicator such that the inline heating element may receive a water/herbicide mixture from a water line of the applicator, heat the water/herbicide mixture, and then supply the water/herbicide mixture to the spray tip. | 02-27-2014 |
20140053454 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BURROWING ANIMALS - In a method of controlling burrowing animals, a slurry of a natural soil component and water is generated. The slurry is pumped into a tunnel and den system dug by the burrowing animal until the tunnel and den system is filled by the slurry. An apparatus for controlling burrowing animals includes a first tank that contains water. A second tank contains a natural soil component. A water pump pumps water from the water tank into the second tank. A plurality of nozzles receives water from the water pump and sprays water from the water tank into the bottom portion of the second tank, so as to generate a slurry of a natural soil component and water. A slurry pump is configured to pump the slurry. A slurry hose is configured to delivery the slurry from the slurry pump into a tunnel and den system dug by a burrowing animal. | 02-27-2014 |
20140090291 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING INFESTATION IN A WOODEN BODY - An apparatus and method for treating infestation in a wooden body is provided. The apparatus comprises at least one transducer configured to deliver High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) signals to at least one region of the wooden body. The method comprises scanning at least one part of the wooden body to identify at least one region of the wooden body infested with one or more pests. The method further comprises delivering HIFU signals to the at least one region of the wooden body infested with the one or more pests. | 04-03-2014 |
20140144066 | PORTABLE HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PEST CONTROL - A system for killing pests in an affected area of a structure comprises a heat pump unit placed within an affected area. The heat pump unit comprises an evaporator component, a condensor component, and a compressor component. The evaporator component is configured to receive a flow of water from a faucet, and transfer heat from the flow of water to a refrigerant. The condenser component is configured to receive the refrigerant from the evaporator component, and generate heated air by transferring heat from the refrigerant to air flowing through the condenser component. The heated air being emitted into the affected area is in order to raise the temperature of the affected area to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The compressor component is configured to return the refrigerant from the evaporator component of the heat pump unit to the condenser component of the heat pump unit. | 05-29-2014 |
20140165453 | Rodent Fork and Method of Use - A rodent fork and method of use for eradicating burrowing rodents that are beneath the surface of the ground. The fork includes a shaft having a proximal end with a grip and also having a distal end, a base plate attached transverse to the shaft at the distal end, and a first plurality of parallel tines fixedly attached the base plate and extending outwardly therefrom and substantially parallel to the shaft, with the tines being spaced apart on the plate in a second plurality of rows. An extraction plate is also preferably provided having a first plurality of holes spaced for receipt of the extraction plate onto the parallel tines, with the extraction plate having a flange, and preferably two flanges, extending laterally therefrom so that a user's foot may urge the extraction plate along the tines in a direction away from the base plate. | 06-19-2014 |
20140173970 | Pest Extermination Blanket - A pest extermination apparatus including a blanket and a cooling agent, such as solid state carbon dioxide positioned within the blanket. The pest extermination apparatus may also include top surface is made of insulated material, such as foam or plastic and a reflective cover positioned on the top surface. The pest extermination apparatus may further include a bottom surface having at least one channel wherein the cooling agent is positioned within the at least one channel. The at least one channel has a plurality of holes on a bottom portion thereof for allowing the cooling agent to pass through the bottom portion. | 06-26-2014 |
20140208634 | CONTROL OF ZEBRA MUSSELS IN FLOW-THROUGH SERVICE WATER SYSTEMS - A method for controlling bivalve growth in a service water system of a plant is disclosed. Upon detecting an increase in the number of veligers or settlement stage bivalves, chlorine anion is introduced into the service water to obtain a chlorine anion concentration of between 0.10 and 2.0 mg/l for a period of 10 to 40 days. Also disclosed is a two-stage method for controlling bivalve growth in a service water system. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208635 | CONTROL OF ZEBRA MUSSELS IN CLOSED SERVICE WATER SYSTEMS - A method for controlling bivalve growth in a static or semi-static service water system of a plant is disclosed. Upon detecting an increase in the concentration of veligers or settlement stage bivalves, potassium is introduced into the service water to obtain a potassium cation concentration of between 10 mg/l and 150 mg/l for a period of 2 to 30 days. The methods are particularly useful for controlling zebra mussel growth in service water systems for fire prevention. | 07-31-2014 |
20140230313 | Sustained Release Delivery Devices - Exemplary embodiments provide dispensers and delivery devices that release their contents at sustained rates. An exemplary device may include one or more reservoirs for holding a solid, semisolid, liquid or gaseous substance that may be released outside the device. Exemplary devices enable sustained release of their contents over a predetermined period of time, for example, up to a month or more. Exemplary devices also enable release of the contents according to, for example, predetermined release rates and profiles customized for the use of the device. Each reservoir of the device may include one or more apertures through which the contents may be released outside the reservoir. Each aperture may be covered by one or more porous membranes to allow sustained release of the contents of the reservoir. | 08-21-2014 |
20140360092 | ARTIFICIAL PREDATOR SYSTEMS AND SUBSYSTEMS - An artificial predator is a robotic system that does two tasks at the same time by eating | 12-11-2014 |
20150033616 | Rodent Poison Dispenser - A tool to pierce burrowing rodent infested grounds to find their tunnels and deposit poison therein. | 02-05-2015 |
20150342172 | CANDLE DISPENSER - Devices for dispensing an air treatment chemical such as insect repellent are disclosed. There is a chimney housing having a side wall defining an internal cavity. There is also a caddy assembly supported by the housing and having an upper caddy frame configured to mount a substrate bearing an air treatment chemical adjacent an upper portion of the housing, and a candle holder coupled to the upper caddy frame and configured to support a candle having a wick adjacent a lower portion of the housing. There is also a substrate bearing air treatment chemical suitable to be supported by the upper caddy frame, and a candle suitable to be supported by the candle holder. A refill kit for such devices is also disclosed. Also disclosed is an embodiment with a sand core bearing the repellent, a heat deflector positioned under the sand core, and a candle positioned under the heat deflector. | 12-03-2015 |
20160050902 | Method and Apparatus for the Management of a Soil Pest - A method and apparatus for the management of a soil pest is disclosed and which includes a source of high voltage electricity; at least one capacitor for storing the high voltage electricity; a multiplicity of electrodes inserted into a soil location having a soil pest to be managed, and an electrical switch which is controllably opened and closed so as to form a pulse of electricity which is passed through the soil location and between the electrodes so as to effect the management of the soil pest. | 02-25-2016 |
20160157441 | FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CAGE - A cage for a piece of produce is formed from a metal mesh to prevent pests such as birds, rodents, and other small animals from reaching the piece of produce. The cage may be positioned about the piece of produce while still on the plant from which it is growing. The cage may have an opening to allow the stem of the piece of produce to pass therethrough. The cage may have a latch to hold the cage closed. The cage may include two or more pieces of metal mesh which may be hinged together. | 06-09-2016 |