In some embodiments, methods and systems of defending a crop-containing area against crop-damaging pests include an unmanned aerial vehicle including a sensor that detects one or more pests in the crop-containing area and an output device configured to eliminate the pest from the crop-containing area. One or more docking stations configured to accommodate the UAV are provided. A computing device configured to communicate with the UAV and the docking station over a network is provided. The UAV is configured to send pest detection data captured by a sensor of the UAV while patrolling the crop-containing area. In return, the computing device is configured to send a signal to the UAV to indicate instructions to the UAV as to how to move or activate the output device in order to eliminate the detected pest from the crop-containing area.

In some embodiments, methods and systems of defending a crop-containing area against crop-damaging pests include an unmanned aerial vehicle including a sensor that detects one or more pests in the crop-containing area and an output device configured to eliminate the pest from the crop-containing area. One or more docking stations configured to accommodate the UAV are provided. A computing device configured to communicate with the UAV and the docking station over a network is provided. The UAV is configured to send pest detection data captured by a sensor of the UAV while patrolling the crop-containing area. In return, the computing device is configured to send a signal to the UAV to indicate instructions to the UAV as to how to move or activate the output device in order to eliminate the detected pest from the crop-containing area.

A system for pest control in a confined space using flue gas from a biomass power plant is disclosed. The system contains a flue gas treatment device including a discharge pipe; a storage tank of treated flue gas; a control unit; a first regulating valve; a first pressure monitoring sensor; a carbon dioxide concentration monitoring sensor; and a first atmospheric valve.

A system for pest control in a confined space using flue gas from a biomass power plant is disclosed. The system contains a flue gas treatment device including a discharge pipe; a storage tank of treated flue gas; a control unit; a first regulating valve; a first pressure monitoring sensor; a carbon dioxide concentration monitoring sensor; and a first atmospheric valve.

Disclosed are methods of thermal fogging that include dispensing a predetermined amount of an agricultural formulation from a cartridge, wherein the agricultural formulation has a viscosity of greater than about 500 cP at room temperature; using an inline heater to heat the predetermined amount of the agricultural formulation to a predetermined temperature, wherein the agricultural formulation has a viscosity of less than about 400 cP at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit; and aerosolizing the agricultural formulation with a thermal fogging apparatus. Also disclosed are systems for carrying out the methods, as well as cartridges for use in the disclosed systems.

A device (10) is disclosed. It has a gas impervious barrier (12) configured to be located between an opening of a container (16) and a door (18) arranged to close the opening. There is a passageway (14) through the barrier, the passageway (14) providing a pathway between the interior and exterior of the container (16) for a gas.

In one example, an agricultural system is provided and includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a network interface for receiving an agricultural prescription over a network. The agricultural prescription is comprised of at least one agricultural characteristic and at least one agricultural action. The second component is in communication with the first component and configured to receive the agricultural prescription from the first component. The second component is configured to output the at least one agricultural action. In one example, an agricultural system is provided and includes an agricultural device and an agricultural communication device including a network interface for receiving an agricultural prescription over a network. The agricultural prescription is comprised of at least one agricultural characteristic and at least one agricultural action. The agricultural device is configured to output the agricultural action.

In one example, an agricultural system is provided and includes a first component and a second component. The first component includes a network interface for receiving an agricultural prescription over a network. The agricultural prescription is comprised of at least one agricultural characteristic and at least one agricultural action. The second component is in communication with the first component and configured to receive the agricultural prescription from the first component. The second component is configured to output the at least one agricultural action. In one example, an agricultural system is provided and includes an agricultural device and an agricultural communication device including a network interface for receiving an agricultural prescription over a network. The agricultural prescription is comprised of at least one agricultural characteristic and at least one agricultural action. The agricultural device is configured to output the agricultural action.

Insecticide dispensing devices and methods of the present technology provide for the prolonged release of insecticide for the eradication of insect populations. Insecticide dispensing devices include an attractive toxic sugar bait, and have a housing configured with at least one aperture to allow a gaseous compound to exit the internal cavity and sized to allow entry of a target insect into the internal cavity. Methods of insecticide dispensing include activating the attractive toxic sugar bait in the device, and placing the activated device in an area where insects are present.

Methods for fumigating soil include applying over fumigant-treated soil a multilayer polymeric film to form a vapor barrier between the fumigant-treated soil and the atmosphere to at least partially contain the fumigant. The multilayer film includes at least one barrier layer comprising at least one vinylidene chloride polymer and protecting layers on each side of the barrier layer. The multilayer film preferably has at least one UV protecting layer and optionally at least one reflective layer.