Method and System for Insect Eradication in Arecaceae Trees

Abstract

A method and system for eradicating insects in palm trees (such as arecaceae) by means of a lower stem encasement embedded with fumigant. Said encasement comprised of a plastic, polymer sheet with internal, flexible foam lining. The lining having a plurality of apertures configured to receive a multitude of fumigants (such as aluminum phosphide tablets) therein. The invention being wrapped around the perimeter of the aforementioned palm tree and selectively affixed by means of adhesive strips and adjustable strapping on distal ends. While it is well-known that such insects respond well to fumigants, it is difficult to make contact with them in the center of a tree. An object of the invention is to impregnate an Arecacae tree with fumigants by means of a non-invasive fumigant wrap system.

Claims

1. A palm tree fumigant system comprised of the following parts: (a) fumigant tablets; (b) plastic sheeting; (b) foam bars; and (c) adjustable strapping.

2. The foam bars of claim 1 having adhesive strips thereon.

3. A method of eradicating insects in palm trees, the method comprised of the following: (a) Fumigating palm trees; (b) Sealing fumigants inside palm trees; (c) Preventing human exposure to fumigants inside palm trees; and (d) Securing the fumigant system to palm trees of different sizes.

4. The securing the fumigant system to palm trees of claim 3 using the adjustable strapping of claim 1.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0011] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate some, but not the only or exclusive, examples of embodiments and/or features.

[0012] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an infected Arecacea tree.

[0013] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an infected Arecacea tree receiving fumigants.

[0014] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an infected Arecacea tree with foam bars.

[0015] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an infected Arecacea tree with plastic wrap.

[0016] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an infected Arecacea tree with strapping.

[0017] FIG. 6 shows a representative view of the invention method.

[0018] Other aspects of the present invention shall be more readily understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and the following detailed description, neither of which should be considered limiting.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0019] In this description, the directional prepositions of up, upwardly, down, downwardly, front, back, top, upper, bottom, lower, left, right and other such terms refer to the device as it is oriented and appears in the drawings and are used for convenience only; they are not intended to be limiting or to imply that the device has to be used or positioned in any particular orientation.

[0020] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an infected Arecacea tree with beetles 3 and larva 4 cohabitating inside said tree's stem 1. The figure showing the system of the tree being prepared by having fronds 2 removed and the available insects 3 and 4 being physically evacuated. In other embodiments, other types of palm trees may receive the system of this invention.

[0021] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an infected Arecacea tree stem 1 receiving fumigant tablets 5 such as, but not limited to, aluminum phosphide and the like.

[0022] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an infected palm tree with foam bars 6. Said foam bars 6 being rectangular in shape and wrapped around said stem 1 radially and secured by, but not limited to adhesive strips 7, double-sided tape and the like thereon and being made of a flexible foam such as, but not limited to polyethylene, polyurethane and the like.

[0023] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an infected palm tree with plastic wrap 8 and being secured by tape 7. Said plastic wrap being made of a plastic sheeting such as, but not limited to, polyethylene, polyurethane terephthalate and the like.

[0024] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an infected palm tree with strapping that when tightened creating a seal therein and being made of, but not limited to nylon webbing with rigid metal adjustment buckles there on.

[0025] FIG. 5 shows a representative view of the invention's method. When a palm tree is found distressed in step 10 the stem fronds and detritus at the base being removed in 11. Any available larva and beetles also being physically removed in step 12. Fumigant tablets being inserted at the base of said stem in step 13 and foam bars being wrapped and taped around the top and bottom of said stem in step 14. Plastic sheeting then being wrapped around and taped to foam bars in step 15 and finally, strapping being tightened over said sheeting and foam bars creating a seal and preventing fumigant gas from escaping therefrom in step 18.

[0026] It is additionally noted and anticipated that although the device is shown in its most simple form, various components and aspects of the device may be differently shaped or slightly modified when forming the invention herein. As such those skilled in the art will appreciate the descriptions and depictions set forth in this disclosure or merely meant to portray examples of preferred modes within the overall scope and intent of the invention, and are not to be considered limiting in any manner. While all of the fundamental characteristics and features of the invention have been shown and described herein, with reference to particular embodiments thereof, a latitude of modification, various changes and substitutions are intended in the foregoing disclosure and it will be apparent that in some instances, some features of the invention may be employed without a corresponding use of other features without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth. It should also be understood that various substitutions, modifications, and variations may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.