A vibrational system for attracting worms comprising having a ground insertion end at a distal portion, a grasping end at a proximal portion, and a plurality of coils at an intermediate portion between the distal portion and the proximal portion spaced apart to provide axially spaced apart gaps between the plurality of coils. The plurality of coils are configured to emit a vibration that attracts worms upon strumming of the coils. A strummer can be provided as a separate component unattached to the vibrational device to engage the coils.

A termite monitoring and killing system includes a plurality of termite monitoring and killing devices, where the plurality of termite monitoring and killing devices are distributed and buried in termite infested areas, and are configured to lure termites into the devices to feed, acquire a termite feeding image regularly, and deliver termite insecticide powder according to user requirements. According to the present disclosure, baits are buried in the area where there may be termites after being placed in the termite monitoring and killing device, so as to induce foraging termites to enter. Termite images in the termite monitoring and killing device are acquired regularly, so that termite image data is transmitted to a monitoring information processing platform to be processed and analyzed through a data relay station.

A mobile heating apparatus to heat a space for the treatment of bed bugs within the space includes an air mixing chamber, a fresh air inlet extending from outside the space to the mixing chamber; and a recirculation air inlet extending from inside the space to the mixing chamber. Air from the mixing chamber is passed through a heat exchanger and to an outlet for return to the space. A first CO sensor is associated with the fresh air inlet, and a second CO sensor associated with the recirculation inlet. A control, responsive to the first and second CO sensors, can disable the burner if the first CO sensor detects a CO level in the fresh air in excess of a first predetermined level, and disable the burner if the second CO sensor detects a CO level in excess of a second predetermined level that is higher than the first predetermined level. In some embodiments, blowers are provided to facilitate movement of air in the heater and change the relative proportions of fresh and recirculated air to reduce CO content in the space, or increase the temperature of the space.

A bait packet includes a container defining a bait containing space with a bait in the bait containing space and an access structure protruding from the container into the bait containing space. The access structure has a first portion that is above a level of the bait in a first orientation of the bait packet and a second portion different from the first portion that is above the level of the bait in a second orientation of the bait packet. The second orientation is approximately perpendicular to the first orientation.

Technology is configured to enable capture and/or identification of insects and other creatures. The technology includes a device configured to capture and identify insects including bed bugs. The device includes a trap assembly and a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit includes an image capture module configured to capture image data in a capture zone of the trap assembly, a communications module, and a processing unit that is configured to cause the image capture module to capture images and to cause the communications module to communicate image data to a remote processing system. The remote processing system is configured to: receive a data transmission including the transmitted image data, determine a unique identifier representative of the processing unit, process the image data via a classifier module and define detection data representative of insects, and record the detection data in a database in association with the unique identifier of the processing unit.

An ant control box includes a box body having a housing space therein; and a lamp disposed in the housing space and capable of emitting a light covering at least 80% of a total area of the housing space for interfering with activity of ants. With such configuration, the present disclosure effectively prevents ants from gathering and nesting inside the box through the light illumination, thereby avoiding interference with equipment, achieving a non-chemical and environmentally friendly ants repellent effect.

Devices and methods for the control of pests using the vapors of a pesticidal and/or pest control composition are disclosed. Compositions, devices and methods for the selective control of pests while not harming one or more beneficial insects are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the pests are bed bugs, fleas, lice, ticks, or the like. In some embodiments, the pests are varroa mites and the beneficial insects are honey bees.

The present invention provides a composition for attracting Carpophilus truncatus beetles, wherein the composition preferably includes one or more pheromone compounds produced by a male beetle of the species Carpophilus truncatus. The present invention also relates to kits, methods and apparatus for attracting, trapping and monitoring for Carpophilus truncatus beetles.

A pest control system is disclosed comprising an optical, computational, and monitoring subsystem, optionally mounted on a mobile platform. The optical system may include a neutralizing laser or multi-wavelength light source, discovery and detail cameras (optionally stereo), a beam-steering mechanism, tunable focus, and optional thermal or depth sensors. The processor, such as a GPU or FPGA, identifies insect or biological targets, adjusts laser focus by depth, and controls beam activation. A monitoring system verifies safety by detecting humans or other non-target entities using environmental and thermal cameras; if detected, laser firing is inhibited. The mobile platform may use wheels, propellers, tracks, or cables, with GPS and data links for remote control. A visible light pre-flash may induce a blink reflex before firing. In some embodiments, a scouting drone transmits target coordinates to the neutralization unit, enabling coordinated, efficient, and safe laser-based pest control.

A pest detection device including a capacitive sensor having a plurality of traces that can be capacitively sensed using self-capacitance or mutual capacitance measurements. The sensor including conductive shield traces to facilitate a number of sensing applications. The sensor including a coated portion to facilitate crawling of pests over the sensing area of the circuit board.