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Mosquito control
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InventorRobert S. Balfour
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A way is provided for controlling mosquitoes within the human being is simulated to attract mosquitoes away from areas of human gatherings, such as backyards and the like. A solution of lactic acid in water is prepared and heated to simulate the body temperature of a human being, and a fan or blower is provided to direct the lactic acid molecules away from the areas of human habitation so that mosquitoes or other pests can be subsequently destroyed by heat, electrocution or the like.
A method of controlling mosquitoes, comprising the steps of heating a lactic acid solution to produce lactic acid molecules, blowing and directing the lactic acid molecules in a direction away from inhabited areas so as to simulate a human being and thereby attracting mosquitoes away from gatherings in backyards and the like.
A method of controlling mosquitoes comprising the steps of simulating a human being and utilizing the concept that mosquitoes have very specific control sites for the reception of molecules of lactic acid, comprising the steps of preparing a lactic acid solution consisting of lactic acid in water, heating the lactic acid solution to simulate the body temperature of a human being, blowing the lactic acid molecules away from the area of human habitation, and combining the lactic acid solution molecules with measured amounts of carbon dioxide molecules that further simulate a human being, whereby once the mosquitoes hone in on the path of the lactic acid and lactic carbon dioxide spray that has been broadcasted into the environment, the mosquitoes will be drawn towards the source so that they can be easily destroyed by heat, electrocution and the like.
A mosquito control apparatus comprising a container having lactic acid solution therein, a heat element for said lactic acid solution, means for supplying electrical energy to the heating element, blower means for directing lactic acid molecules away from inhabited areas, and wherein there is simulated a human being so that mosquitoes will be attracted away from areas of human gatherings such as backyards and the like.
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Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide: using a heat source
With devices or substances, e.g. food, pheronones attracting the insects: attracting insects by the simulation of a living being, i.e. emission of…
Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects: killing insects by using temperature, e.g. flames, steam or freezing
Killing insects by electric means: by using electrocution
Term ended 27 Sep 2009 (estimated)
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally appertains to improvements in mosquito control, and more particularly to a method and means for simulating a human being so that mosquitoes can be attracted away from areas of human gatherings whereby the mosquitoes or other insects or pests can be subsequently destroyed in any suitable manner.
2. Description Of The Prior Art
FIG. 1 is a schematic view illustrating one form of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating another form of the present invention.
Returning in detail to the drawings, and more particularly to FIG. 1, the numeral 10 indicates a mosquito control system or unit that includes a battery 11 or power source that can be arranged in a suitable housing or enclosure 12. Container 13 containing lactic acid solution 14 is adapted to be arranged in housing 12, and a heating element 15 is provided for heating the lactic acid solution 14 to the desired temperature. The heating element 15 is adapted to be electrically connected to the battery or power source 11 by suitable wires or conductors 16.
A fan or blower 17 is provided for directing the lactic acid molecules in a suitable direction such as the direction 19 indicated by the arrow in FIG. 1, and these lactic acid molecules can be moved through a suitable grid-like structure 18. In FIG. 1 the heating element 15 and associated parts are shown located in an elevated position.
Referring to FIG. 2 of the drawings, there is illustrated a modified arrangement of the present invention, wherein the mosquito control unit includes a base 21 that has a battery or source of electrical energy 22 supported therein. The battery 22 is electrically connected to a heating element 25 by means of wires or conductors 26. The heating element 25 is suitably immersed in a lactic acid solution 24 which is arranged in a container 23 that is positioned in the lower portion 21 of the unit 20. The unit 20 may also include a grid-like structure 27. A fan or blower 28 is provided for directing the lactic acid molecules in a suitable direction, as for example as indicated by the numerals 29 and 30.