Method and apparatus for termite control
OwnerLucas G. Lawrenceinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for controlling pests, particularly termites. The method involves the application of broad band, high-voltage electrical energy to termite shelter tubes, galleries and nests and to the bodies of the termites themselves. Killing of termites is accomplished directly by electroshock and indirectly by interference with the digestive processes of the termites. The apparatus is a probe gun incorporating circuitry for generating an electric signal having a voltage in the 100,000 volt range and a frequency range of 0-500 kHz.
Claims12
An apparatus for applying electrical energy to termite infested structures comprising:
- a portable housing;
- a source of electrical energy;
- electric current means connected to the energy source for generating high voltage radio frequency electrical energy pulses;
- an output electrode connected to the radio frequency generating means extending from the housing;
- and
- structure contacting means on the output electrode for establishing physical contact with the termite infested structure to deliver high voltage radio frequency energy pulses by electrical conduction to said infested structure.
A method of controlling termite infestation in wooden structures comprising the steps of
- (1) locating the area of termite infestation in the structure;
- and
- (2) electrically contacting the area of infestation with a source of high-voltage radio frequency electrical energy pulses to cause electric currents to be electrically conducted into and transmitted through the infested area of the structure.
A method of controlling termite infestation comprising the step of physically applying and electrically contacting the area of infestation with a source of high voltage radio frequency electric energy pulses to cause electric currents to be electrically conducted into and through the area of termite infestation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.