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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2005
Kevin W. Ragon, Sturgis, MS (US);
J. Patrick Donohoe, Starkville, MS (US);
Terry Amburgey, Sturgis, MS (US);
Michael Sanders, Sturgis, MS (US);
Kevin W. Ragon, Sturgis, MS (US);
J. Patrick Donohoe, Starkville, MS (US);
Terry Amburgey, Sturgis, MS (US);
Michael Sanders, Sturgis, MS (US);
Mississippi State University Research and Technology Corporation, Mississippi State, MS (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for controlling insect population or activity by using electromagnetic field source of certain frequency and intensity coupled with insect food sources/attractants. The present invention can be used to protect a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation. The present invention can also be used for controlling activity of other social insects such as ants, bees and wasps.