A method for eradicating ant and other insect nests includes a) providing a water slurry of phyllosilicate mineral, and optional filler material in a container in slurry communication with a nozzle; b) inserting the nozzle into a channel of an ant or insect nest; and c) injecting the water slurry of phyllosilicate mineral through the nozzle and into the ant or another insect nest. A system for carrying out the method includes a container having a water slurry of phyllosilicate mineral, and optional filler material contained therein, wherein the container includes a discharge orifice configured as a nozzle adapted for dispending the water slurry. The water content of the slurry is within the range of 40-95% w/w, and the dry matter content of phyllosilicate mineral is within the range of 4-60% w/w.

A system for fumigating soil includes applying a fumigant film component and an underlying drip tape element to the soil to be treated. A non-tarp method can also be used through permanently buried drip tape (SDI) that is at least 8 inches deep and utilizes the soil above as the barrier to prevent the fumigant from escaping. The drip tape element is communicably connected through a throttle valve to a pressurized liquid supply of fumigant having a low boiling point and a high vapor pressure. The valve is opened to dispense vaporized fumigant into the soil and dissipation of the fumigant is controlled so that more effective soil fumigation is achieved.

The present invention relates to compositions and formulations for soil disinfection against a wide spectrum of plant pathogens and pests. More particularly, the formulation comprising (i) peracids, such as peracetic acid and an GO anionic surfactant, such as capryleth-9 carboxylic acid is synergistically effective in treatment of soil to control plant parasitic nematodes and soil-borne plant pathogens such as bacteria, spores and fungi.

To keep down the costs required to prevent disease and insect pests when cultivating plants. This agricultural mat 1 comprises a bottom plate 2, a cover member 3 covering the bottom plate, a hole 3a penetrating the cover member in order for an internal space 4 formed by the bottom plate and the cover member to communicate with the outside, sulfur powder 5 accommodated in the internal space, and means 6 for the sulfur powder to be in contact with soil 10 when the bottom plate is placed on the soil. The means for sulfur powder to be in contact with the soil may be formed from an opening 2a formed in the bottom plate and a sheet of paper 7 covering the opening and having the sulfur powder placed thereon. A cup 8 may also be provided, which is configured such that while the sulfur powder is accommodated therein, an open bottom portion of the cup comes into contact with the paper, and which has a hole 8a to cause the space accommodating the sulfur powder to communicate with the internal space formed by the bottom plate and the cover member.

A system and method for applying hydro-mulch and hydro-seed products stored underground through an irrigation system includes a first irrigation system, a second irrigation system, and a storage tank at least partially located underground, the storage tank being in fluid connection with the second irrigation system, wherein the storage tank is configured for storing and supplying the hydro-mulch and hydro-seed products to the second irrigation system.

The present invention relates to compositions and formulations for soil disinfection against a wide spectrum of plant pathogens and pests. More particularly, the formulation comprising (i) peracids, such as peracetic acid and an GO anionic surfactant, such as capryleth-9 carboxylic acid is synergistically effective in treatment of soil to control plant parasitic nematodes and soil-borne plant pathogens such as bacteria, spores and fungi.

A portable device for irrigating the roots of plants has a handle, a stem, and a removable base supporting removable spikes. The stem of the device is adapted for connection to a hose. The spikes each have openings for delivering water. The device has an on/off switch, which may be manually operated or electronically operated. The device is configured to optionally allow the flow of another substance into the stem of the rake, such as plant food.

Disclosed is an aperture assembly for use with a subsurface ejection vessel that includes an electromagnet, a first dynamic aperture (309C), a second dynamic aperture, a hollow shaft injection drill bit (1711), a third dynamic aperture (807C), collar perforations (607B), and closed window apertures (907A, 907B, and 907C). The electromagnet actuates a closing of the first dynamic aperture (309C). The electromagnet actuates an opening of the second dynamic aperture. The third dynamic aperture (807C) dynamically opens when triggered by a first pre-determined depth achievement counting by the encoder (1605B) of the lead screw (1713) or distance traveled by a platform (505A) triggered by the limit switch (1707) that are communicated to the AI robot (1407C), the computer (1411C), and the PLC (1405C). The third dynamic aperture (807C) dynamically opens when the camera lens (1503) has a second pre-determined depth penetration of the hollow shaft injection drill bit (1711) and that the limit switch (1707) information is communicated to the computer (1411C), or the PLC (1405C). The collar perforations (607B) enable pushing sub-surface constituents and soils away from either collar apertures, or collar windows. The closed window apertures (907A, 907B, and 907C) perform closure during descent to prevent soil penetration into the hollow shaft injection drill bit (1711). The closed window apertures (907C) during descent to prevent soil penetration into the hollow shaft injection drill bit (1711).

Method and apparatus for eradicating insects in both a below ground and above ground environment. The device includes a main shaft having a bore therein and a two-piece clamshell on one end for insertion into the insect bed and on the other end a main body which includes a hand grip and a lever for releasing the gas which is held in a separate gas cylinder. The gas flows through a gas tube from the gas cylinder through the main shaft and then out the clamshell end of the main shaft into an insect bed. Two inert gases are used to displace the air in the insect colony wherein the two inert gases are argon and helium. The argon gas is used for underground applications and the helium gas is used for above ground and underground above grade applications. The two-piece clamshell is used for insertion into the ground where it is opened thereby allowing the gas to escape from the gas tube contained inside the clamshell.

In a method for treating soil at a work site, a first pressure application tool is connected to a base unit and moved relative thereto along a first area of the work site adjacent a structure and operated to inject soil treatment down into the soil along the first area of the work site. A second pressure application tool is interchanged with the first pressure application tool and moved relative to the base unit along a second area of the work site adjacent the structure and different from the first area of the work site. The second pressure application tool is operated to apply soil treatment to the soil along the second area of the work site.