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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 04, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2006
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, MI (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a method, system and apparatus for controlling the movement of insects such as termites by using a vibration device that produces mechanical vibrations within a certain frequency range. The frequency range may be chosen to attract or repel. The source may be coupled with insect food sources or other 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.