Method and apparatus for mechanical sex-sorting of mosquitoes by extracting a class of mosquitoes from unsorted mosquitoes comprises obtaining unsorted mosquitoes, obtaining images of individual mosquitoes in a stationary phase, electronically classifying the individuals from the images into male mosquitoes and/or female mosquitoes, and possibly also unclassified objects; obtaining co-ordinates of individuals of at least one of the male mosquito and female mosquito classifications, and using a robot arm to reach an individual identified by the obtained coordinates to store or remove the individuals, thereby to provide sex-sorted mosquitoes.

A bug-removal vacuum machine has a horizontal deck, and a structure providing a trapezoidal-shaped air passage directing insects drawn by vacuum-induced air flow through an electrified killing matrix, and into a collection tray.

A combination lighting apparatus and insect extermination device is disclosed having a housing with an upper section and a lower section separated by a first aperture. A light source is disposed in the upper section. An electrical grid and negative pressure source are disposed in the lower section. A power source is coupled to the light source, the electric grid, and the pressure source. A second aperture is located in the lower section after the electric grid, wherein air is propagated inward through the first aperture, through the electrical grid and out the second aperture.

A vehicle according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a liftgate rotatable between a closed position and an open position, and a video projector mounted to the liftgate. Further, the video projector is configured to project video in a direction away from the vehicle when the liftgate is in the open position. This disclosure also relates to a video projector operable in a video projection mode and a secondary mode, and further relates to a method.

A solar powered lighting element with a simulated flame and an electric insect eliminator includes a lighting portion with a conducting grid and a light portion that simulates a flickering flame which are powered by a rechargeable battery that is recharged using a solar panel. One or more UV light elements are provided in addition to the flickering flame to attract insects.

A vacuum machine has a rectangular deck, having a centerline, a width and a length, an underside and an upper side, a front edge and a rear edge, and side edges. Sidewalls extend below the deck along the side edges. There is an opening through the deck, substantially centered between the front edge and the rear edge, and between the sidewalls, a powered air blower coupled through a plenum above the deck to the opening, such that operating the blower draws air through the opening from beneath the deck, a killing mechanism disposed at an outlet from the blower, adapted to kill insects entrained in air drawn through the plenum, and a horizontally-oriented passage coupled to the outlet from the blower, directing air having entrained insects dead or alive away from the machine. The machine travels in the direction of the centerline advancing the first front edge of the deck.

The present invention relates to a novel wormer device. The device utilizes vibration, whether mechanical or sound produced, to drive worms to the surface of the soil for collection. The wormer device comprises a base component with a handle portion and a telescoping metal probe. The base component includes an on/off button in communication with the metal probe, as well as a battery and a vibrating motor or embedded speaker that would generate vibrations down the metal probe into the ground. The vibrations produced by the device will trigger a response by the worms to attract them to the surface of the soil for collection.

The present invention relates to a mosquito-killing device, characterized in that it comprises a casing and a control unit; the casing is provided with a first opening for mosquitoes and insects to enter; a carbon dioxide generating device, a fan and an electric grid are provided inside the casing; the control unit controls operation of the carbon dioxide generating device, the fan and the electric grid.

The present disclosure provides a pest control device, crafted to mimic a tree, amalgamates physical, chemical, and biological lures, including light, ultrasound, infrared, and specific chemicals, to efficiently attract target insects. Periodically, the device photographs a set area, such as the trunk of the faux tree, equipped with electrified nets. Leveraging a pre-trained machine learning processor, the system detects the presence of specific insect species within these images. Upon identifying a target insect, an electric shock is released in the respective area, neutralizing the insect. The device also features a system to collect and process the insect remnants. Furthermore, these artificial trees can be interconnected to form a network, utilizing big data and machine learning, thereby enabling the formulation of optimal strategies for pest control across specific geographical regions.

Exemplary embodiments of a flashlight having an electronic insect control system are provided. In some exemplary embodiments, a flashlight apparatus is provided, having a head portion comprising a first light source, a tail portion, and a body portion between the head portion and tail portion, the body portion comprising an electronic insect control system, the electronic insect control system comprising a frame portion, a second light source provided within the frame portion, and an electrical grid provided within the frame portion and surrounding the second light source, wherein the electrical grid is configured to generate a voltage.