Abstract: A solar powered lighting element with a simulated flame and an electric insect eliminator includes a lighting portion with a conducting grid and a light portion that simulates a flickering flame which are powered by a rechargeable battery that is recharged using a solar panel. One or more UV light elements are provided in addition to the flickering flame to attract insects.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for using insect traps with combinations of dual multi-colored lights combining blue/green LED (light emitting diodes) with UV (ultraviolet) LEDs (light emitting diodes) for attracting insects to the lights and capturing the insects. The blue/green LED can emit at a wavelength of approximately 450 nm to approximately 550 nm in an approximately 180 degrees spread therefrom, and each side UV LED can emit at a wavelength of approximately 365 nm in an approximately 180 degrees spread therefrom. The combinations of multi-color lights can be mounted on one side of a module/fixture, and/or be mounted on opposite side faces of a module fixture. The combinations can use one centrally located blue/green LED with at least one right UV LED to a right side of the centrally located blue/green LED, and at least one left UV LED to a left side of the centrally located blue/green LED.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for using insect traps with combinations of dual multi-colored lights combining blue/green LED (light emitting diodes) with UV (ultraviolet) LEDs (light emitting diodes) for attracting insects to the lights and capturing the insects. The blue/green LED can emit at a wavelength of approximately 450 nm to approximately 550 nm in an approximately 180 degrees spread therefrom, and each side UV LED can emit at a wavelength of approximately 365 nm in an approximately 180 degrees spread therefrom. The combinations of multi-color lights can be mounted on one side of a module/fixture, and/or be mounted on opposite side faces of a module fixture. The combinations can use one centrally located blue/green LED with at least one right UV LED to a right side of the centrally located blue/green LED, and at least one left UV LED to a left side of the centrally located blue/green LED.

Abstract: A solar powered lighting element with a simulated flame and an electric insect eliminator includes a lighting portion with a conducting grid and a light portion that simulates a flickering flame which are powered by a rechargeable battery that is recharged using a solar panel. One or more UV light elements are provided in addition to the flickering flame to attract insects.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed with one or more magnetic control switches to adjust the power modes of the lighting device.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed with control logic to provide a user with the option of powering on in a high power mode and cycling through to a low power mode or starting first in a lower power mode and cycling up to a higher power mode. In another aspect, the lighting device has a secondary light source that functions as a status indicator in a first mode and as a source of illumination in a second mode, wherein the power output of the first mode is less than the second mode.

Abstract: A pest detector includes: a first electrode; a second electrode that is arranged to face the first electrode; an electric field generator that generates an electric field in a gap between the first electrode and the second electrode; an imager that images at least the first electrode; and a hardware processor that determines an attaching state of insect pests that can be attached to the first electrode, based on an image captured by the imager.

Abstract: An insect trap device and methods of using the device are described herein. In some embodiments, an insect trap includes a light source, a removable enclosure with at least one opening, an adhesive surface at least partially within the enclosure, and optics to redirect light from the light source onto an adhesive trapping surface. The light source may include at least one light emitting diode (LED). The optics may be attached to the removable enclosure, and may be located at least partially within the enclosure. The optics may include optical enhancers such as a reflector, a lens and/or a diffuser. The insect trap may further include an insect attractant that emits sound or scent.

Abstract: A German cockroach trap provides bait, humidity, and temperature to attract German cockroaches into entries, electrocutes the German cockroaches upon entry into the trap, and stores dead cockroaches below the entries. Electrode bands form a closed ring on an interior surface and contact with two of the rings immediately kills the German cockroach which drops into a receiving dock below. A center electrode band may include holes for entry into the trap. A water reservoir in the bottom of the trap is heated to generate humid vapor. Heaters in the top of the trap are controlled to maintain temperature and a fan in the top of the trap draws ambient air into the trap to create a humid vapor flow out through the entries. Bait trays contain material further attracting the German cockroaches.

Abstract: A system and method for a free-standing device that uses a pool of stagnant water to attract female mosquitoes to deposit their eggs in a container whereby the device automatically self-flushes periodically the eggs from the container through a valve into its self-contained reservoir which then replenishes the container after the eggs have been discarded.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for replacing an insecticide component, and a storage medium. The method includes acquiring historical distribution information at a location of an insect exterminator device that includes comprising the insecticide component, wherein the historical distribution information includes a set of distribution densities of insects collected within a preset time period; determining a serviceable time period of the insecticide component of the insect exterminator device based on the distribution information of insects and a preset capacity for the insect exterminator device to deal with insects; acquiring a serving time period of the insecticide component; determining a remaining time period based on the serviceable time period and the serving time period; and generating prompt information for replacing the insecticide component when the remaining time period is less than or equal to a threshold time period.

Abstract: Device for detecting insects comprising as main elements an inner chamber that has a temperature higher than the temperature outside and a passive infrared sensor that emits an alarm signal when it detects a change in temperature in the inner chamber due to the presence of any animal, for example, an insect; which is very useful for the monitoring of insects in a determined area and the subsequent actuation for the eradication thereof.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, an apparatus for killing insects generally comprising a backplate, having pivotally mounted thereto a first flange comprising an electrically conductive material and a second flange, the first and second flange being of similar shape; a flange operating mechanism, operably coupled to the first and second flanges, and configured for causing a position of the first and second flanges to move from an open position to a closed position; and a power switch, for selectively providing electrical energy to the electrically conductive material of the first flange such that an insect in contact therewith may be killed.

Abstract: Problems associated with the use of fluorescent tubes in insect traps are resolved by providing a replacement lamp employing multiple sets of light emitting diodes that each omit light at different specific wavelengths each positioned within a translucent sleeve have a surface coated with an environmentally safe light diffusion material creating a pattern on the surface comprising areas of more intense light dominated by the light cast by a single LED separated by areas of less intense light where light cast by adjacent LEDs is more mixed.

Abstract: A lighting device is disclosed with control logic to provide a user with the option of powering on in a high power mode and cycling through to a low power mode or starting first in a lower power mode and cycling up to a higher power mode. In another aspect, the lighting device has a secondary light source that functions as a status indicator in a first mode and as a source of illumination in a second mode, wherein the power output of the first mode is less than the second mode.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a system, including: a first end that screws into a light bulb socket; an internal light source; an electric insect control mechanism disposed around and proximate to the internal light source; and a visible light source disposed at an opposite end with respect to the first end. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A solar powered lighting element with a simulated flame and an electric insect eliminator includes a lighting portion with a conducting grid and a light portion that simulates a flickering flame which are powered by a rechargeable battery that is recharged using a solar panel. One or more UV light elements are provided in addition to the flickering flame to attract insects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mosquito-killing illuminating lamp which comprises a casing and a control unit. The casing comprises an illuminating portion and a mosquito-killing portion. The illuminating portion is provided with illuminating components therein. An electrolysis carbon dioxide generating device and a fan are provided inside the mosquito-killing portion. The control unit controls operation of the illuminating components, the carbon dioxide generating device and the fan. The electrolysis carbon dioxide generating device comprises a box body and electrolysis components. The electrolysis components are provided inside the box body. An electrolyte solution is provided inside the box body. The box body is provided with a venting hole. The electrolysis components comprise a graphite electrode and a cathode plate. After conduction between the graphite electrode and the cathode plate, electrolysis is performed on the electrolyte solution to generate carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A tracking powder poison station includes a housing, rodent entrances, a removable or opening, lockable housing front, contamination guards above the rodent entrances into the housing, and a removable tray. A bottom portion of the housing provides space for common bricks arranged end to end. A center portion of the housing provides space for the removable tray. A top portion provides space for rodent attracting material. Tracking powder is deposited in the tray for contact with rodents. Insecticide is deposited in insecticide troughs at ends of the tray aligned with the insect slots.

Abstract: The insect trap includes a trap portion and a base portion. The trap portion includes an enclosure with an adhesive surface and a first opening, where the adhesive surface is at least partially contained within the enclosure and is configured to adhere to an insect. The base portion includes a lighting element and a mounting portion, where the lighting element is configured to provide light to the trap portion and where the mounting portion is configured to communicate with and receive power from a power source. The trap portion is configured to removably engage the base portion and receive light from the base portion when engaged therewith. The base portion includes a snap protrusion and the trap portion includes a snap recess for receiving the snap protrusion, such that when the snap protrusion is received by the trap portion, the base portion and trap portion are engaged in a snap fit.

Abstract: An anti-contamination bait station includes a housing, rodent entrances into the housing, a removable or opening, lockable housing front, contamination guards above the rodent entrances, poison holders inside the housing, a removable tray, and powder insecticide slots at each end of the housing below the rodent entrances. A bottom portion of the housing provides space for common bricks arranged end to end. A center portion of the housing provides space for the removable tray. A top portion of the housing provides space for rodent poison blocks. The tray includes insecticide troughs art each end aligned with the insect slots and containing insecticide.

Abstract: A mosquitocidal light bulb having a seat and lighting elements; the seat is connected with a mouth of a light bulb; the seat is provided with a connecting seat; a circuit board electrically connected with the seat is provided inside the connecting seat; the circuit board includes a lighting control circuit board and a mosquito killing control circuit board; the light elements are connected to the connecting seat and electrically connected with the lighting control circuit board; a mosquitocidal device is connected with the connecting seat and electrically connected with the mosquito killing control circuit board. The mosquitocidal light bulb provided can replace an existing ordinary light bulb and uses existing wire arrangements. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the existing wire arrangements and switch controls to provide both mosquito killing function and lighting function.

Abstract: A compact insect trap providing a liquid attractant to lure insects and a fan to draw insects into a container. The container is detachable for ease of cleaning and filling with the attractant. Insects converge near the fumes at a narrow annular passage on the perimeter of the device. An internal fan is activated by a timing circuit and provides intermittent bursts of air directed inside and towards the container. Airflow continues upwards through a screen, the fan, and expelled past a unidirectional valve near the top of the device. Nearby insects are suctioned into the container and are retained within due to the screen, thus preventing contamination of moving parts. As airflow is paused, insects are released from the screen where they fall or fly into the attractant. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: A dust collection device can be fitted to windows in a room, thus not only cleaning air while ventilating air within a space targeted for cleaning but also cleaning air outside of the space. A dust collection device is constructed by laminating first insulation type electrodes and second insulation type electrodes alternately via spacers. The insulation type electrodes have a configuration in which both sides of first electrodes (second electrodes) are coated by first insulating layers (second insulating layers). Furthermore, a power supply is connected to the electrodes, and the electrodes are grounded. In addition, a plurality of first through holes (second through holes) is provided in rows in the insulation type electrodes. Furthermore, the positions of the through holes in the insulation type electrodes are arranged in a plane view so as to be a prescribed distance from the positions of the through holes in the insulation type electrodes.

Abstract: An insect control lighting device having a connector capable of electrically connecting to a common lightbulb socket or electrical outlet. The lighting device includes one or more light sources in electrical connection with the connector. The lighting device further includes an inner module having one or more insect control materials, such an insect attractant and an adhesive. The inner module may be secured within the lighting device by a magnet or by screw threads at one or both ends of the inner module.

Abstract: Insect capture is improved by providing a glue board having an adhesive coating on its front surface and forming a pattern of insect attractant UV light on that front surface. That pattern includes areas of bright UV light generated by light-emitting diodes that generate light at different wavelengths behind and visible through the glue board by flying insects, dimmer areas of light generated by said light emitting diodes that bounces off other portions of the device onto the glue board, and areas of shadow on the glue board where no or little light from said light-emitting diodes is present.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electric shock insecticidal device reducing noise and light pollution emitted to an outside. The electric shock insecticidal device converts output voltage and output current supplied to a grid electrode into AC voltage and AC current or into DC voltage and DC current selectively; controls levels of the converted output voltage and current; adjusts an amount of light of the ultraviolet lamp emitted to an outside by using a light blocking layer or an adjusting unit adjusting illumination of an ultraviolet lamp; and easily separates the grid electrode having high voltage from a body unit to remove electrocuted flying insects from the grid electrode.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for eradicating soil-borne pests in soil utilizing leading and trailing rows of shanks, a source of electricity and a mechanism to determine the condition of the soil being treated. The leading row has ripper shanks that open a path through the soil and the trailing row has specially configured electrically conductive stinger shanks, connected to the source of electricity, that discharge electricity into the soil to electrocute pests. The soil condition determination mechanism comprises one or more soil probes in a probe row disposed between the leading and trailing rows. The soil probe reads the condition of the soil in the path cut by the ripper shanks and transmits a signal to a voltage controller that is connected to the source of electricity to adjust the output thereof to the stinger shanks to automatically compensate for changing soil conditions to effectively and efficiently eradicate pests.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insect trap using an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED) lamp, and more particularly, to an insect trap using, in place of a conventional UV light source lamp, a UV LED lamp that significantly increases the insect trapping efficiency. The insect trap according to the present disclosure includes: a UV LED lamp disposed in an air inlet portion of the duct, and including a printed circuit board (PCB) that has a UV LED chip mounted thereon; an installing portion for installing the UV LED lamp on; and a trapping portion provided near the installing portion.

Abstract: An insect killing door system includes a door that is hingedly positioned in an entry to a building. The door has a window and an electrification unit is positioned to cover the window. Moreover, the electrification unit inhibits insects from passing through the window. The electrification unit is selectively turned on to kill insects that have landed on the electrification unit. In this way the insects are inhibited from entering the building when the door is opened. A control unit is provided and the control unit is in wireless electrical communication with the electrification unit. The control unit selectively turns the electrification unit on and off.

Abstract: A device for electrocuting pests includes first and second electrodes and an infrared detector. The infrared detector is responsive to infrared radiation emitted by a pest and provides output signals indicating the presence of a pest. A circuit responsive to the output signals and responsive to sensing current flowing between the first and second electrodes, which indicates that a pest is present and in contact with the electrodes, provides high voltage across the first and second electrodes when a selected one of the output signals and the sensing current indicates that a pest is in contact with the electrodes.

Abstract: An insect capturing device and a method of using the same. The insect capturing device includes a housing. The insect capturing device also includes an insect disabling portion. The insect capturing device also includes one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) operable to emit light for attracting insects. The insect capturing device further includes a reflection surface. The LEDs are oriented to direct light onto the reflection surface for reflecting the light out from the housing to attract insects onto the insect disabling portion.

Abstract: A mosquitocidal light bulb having a seat and lighting elements; the seat is connected with a mouth of a light bulb; the seat is provided with a connecting seat; a circuit board electrically connected with the seat is provided inside the connecting seat; the circuit board includes a lighting control circuit board and a mosquito killing control circuit board; the light elements are connected to the connecting seat and electrically connected with the lighting control circuit board; a mosquitocidal device is connected with the connecting seat and electrically connected with the mosquito killing control circuit board. The mosquitocidal light bulb provided can replace an existing ordinary light bulb and uses existing wire arrangements. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the existing wire arrangements and switch controls to provide both mosquito killing function and lighting function.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insect trap using an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED) lamp, and more particularly, to an insect trap using, in place of a conventional UV light source lamp, a UV LED lamp that significantly increases the insect trapping efficiency. The insect trap according to the present disclosure includes: a UV LED lamp disposed in an air inlet portion of the duct, and including a printed circuit board (PCB) that has a UV LED chip mounted thereon; an installing portion for installing the UV LED lamp on; and a trapping portion provided near the installing portion.

Abstract: An insect elimination device has an outer grid with an inner grid disposed within the outer grid. A voltage source powers the inner grid, the outer grid or both. A warming tube is disposed within the inner grid and provides a thermal lure. A UV light source is disposed within the warming tube to provide a first optical lure. A control circuit controls the duty cycle, which is greater than 0% and less than 100%, of the UV light source while the voltage source is powering the elimination zone of the inner grid and the outer grid to keep the thermal lure within a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insect trap using an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED) lamp, and more particularly, to an insect trap using, in place of a conventional UV light source lamp, a UV LED lamp that significantly increases the insect trapping efficiency. The insect trap according to the present disclosure includes: a duct including a suction fan therein; a UV LED lamp disposed in the air inlet portion of the duct and comprising a printed circuit board (PCB) that has a UV LED chip mounted thereon; and a trapping portion provided in the air outlet portion of the duct.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insect trap using an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED) lamp, and more particularly, to an insect trap using, in place of a conventional UV light source lamp, a UV LED lamp that significantly increases the insect trapping efficiency. The insect trap according to the present disclosure includes: a UV LED lamp disposed in an air inlet portion of the duct, and including a printed circuit board (PCB) that has a UV LED chip mounted thereon; an installing portion for installing the UV LED lamp on; and a trapping portion provided near the installing portion.

Abstract: A collapsible candle lantern having a spare candle storage compartment. The candle storage compartment can be defined by a base and a cap. A candle bracket can be attached to the cap. The base can have partial annular walls and an interior annular wall.

Abstract: An electric device for killing insects and animals having a mesh surface holding assembly having at least one a conductive mesh surface, an electrical power source for providing electricity to the mesh surface, at least one light source constructed and positioned to provide backlighting on the mesh surface, an actuator for selectively initiating and ceasing supply of electrical power from the electrical source to the mesh by incorporated circuitry, and a handle assembly supporting the mesh surface assembly.

Abstract: An animal deterrent device includes an elongated carrier having an internal cavity. A conductive trace can be coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the conductive trace to the cavity, which prevents water from contacting the fastener and shorting the conductive trace.

Abstract: A baseboard having an installation section and a cover section. Included are a bottom shelf, a middle shelf, and a top shelf expanding from its surface in the same direction. The end of the bottom shelf is bent towards the middle shelf. The middle shelf is bent in a part of its width towards the top shelf and, in a larger part of its width, the middle shelf is bent towards the bottom shelf, while the top shelf is bent in a part of its width towards the middle shelf and, in a larger part of its width, the top shelf is bent out upwards. The external surfaces of the bent sections of the ends of the bottom shelf and of the top shelf form a flexible lock. The elements of the mounting part and the cover part form a top chamber and a bottom chamber.

Abstract: The pyrotechnic device (1) is intended for the destruction of animals that dig tunnels, such as moles, by firing a pyrotechnic charge (2), comprising means (3) for detecting the animal and a housing (4). The housing (4) contains: an electrical firing circuit comprising a firing contactor driven by the detection means (3); and means for breaking the electrical firing circuit, making it possible to selectively break or re-establish the continuity of a section of the electrical firing circuit. The pyrotechnic device (1) includes a removable cover (9), which can be fitted over the housing (4) and over the detection means (3) in a covering position to establish the continuity of the firing circuit, and which can be removed to a removed position to break the continuity of the electrical firing circuit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrocution and disposal of pests, the apparatus including a reusable power source and a low cost disposable container. The reusable power source includes batteries and a circuit to provide a high voltage and low current signal to the disposable container, to electrocute small pests without presenting a risk to humans or pets. The disposable container is constructed from low cost material, for example, cardboard or plastic, and in one embodiment may be nested for efficient retail packaging. The nesting may be accomplished using tapered disposable containers or a series of decreasing size containers. A container floor includes conducting surfaces formed or glued on the floor. Internal leads and connector surfaces are similarly formed on sides and a rear of the container. The connector surfaces are configured to connect to the power source.

Abstract: Pyrotechnic device (1) intended for the destruction of animals digging tunnels, such as moles by the firing of a pyrotechnic charge (2), comprising means (3) for detecting the animal and an electrical firing circuit (4) comprising a firing contactor (5) driven by the detection means (3). The pyrotechnic device (1) comprises: a first housing (6) intended to be installed on the ground (28), electrically connected to the pyrotechnic charge (2), and comprising the detection means (3), a second housing (7) intended to be installed on the ground at a distance from the first housing (6) to which it is linked via wired connection means (8), and comprising first means (9) for breaking the electrical firing circuit (4) making it possible to selectively break or establish the continuity of a first section (10) of the electrical firing circuit (4).

Abstract: One nonlimiting variation of a detection arrangement includes one or more sensors each structured to detect at least one biochemical substance indicative of biochemistry of one or more target insect species and provide a corresponding sensor signal, a controller responsive to the sensor signal of each of the one or more sensors to determine if the one or more insect species are present and generate a corresponding output signal, and an indicator responsive to the output signal to indicate the presence of the one or more insect species.

Abstract: An insect killing apparatus is provided in the form of a compact fluorescent light. The light has a base that defines a compartment for a first electric circuit for applying current to fluorescent tubes of the light. An electrical connector for attachment to an electricity power supply socket also extends from the compartment. The killing apparatus also includes a second electric circuit within the compartment arranged to produce a potential difference capable of killing insects such as mosquitoes. First and second spaced apart electrodes are disposed about the fluorescent tubes and in electrical communication with the second electric circuit.

Abstract: This present invention is a pest killing apparatus having a upper housing separated and supported from a base, cleanup unit, a lamp tube to lure pests, pest collection box, high voltage electric net and control circuit. The pest cleanup unit has an electric drive motor, brush support means and a brush. A vertical pest attraction lamp tube is an inert gas lamp tube or LED light-emitting diodes, reflective material, glass tube and the tube sockets. The lamp tube is located in a central axial or side vertical position between the upper housing and the base to induce insects toward the electric net. The upper housing is provided with attachments so that the apparatus can be suspended. The base is provided with a flat underside so the apparatus may be placed in operation on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A string bug light termination system including: a lighting means, an electrocution means, and a connecting means; the connecting means for connecting the lighting means, and electrocution means to a power source in parallel; the lighting means including: a plurality of light assemblies connected together in series by a plurality of conductive wires; and the electrocution circuit means including: a voltage multiplying means including a voltage multiplier circuit connected in series with a plurality of conductive wires; the conductive wires connecting a plurality of inner mesh means in series; and the conductive wires connecting a plurality of outer mesh means in series.

Abstract: An insect elimination device has an outer grid with an inner grid disposed within the outer grid. A voltage source powers the inner grid, the outer grid or both. A warming tube is disposed within the inner grid and provides a thermal lure. A UV light source is disposed within the warming tube to provide a first optical lure. A control circuit controls the duty cycle, which is greater than 0% and less than 100%, of the UV light source while the voltage source is powering the elimination zone of the inner grid and the outer grid to keep the thermal lure within a predetermined temperature range.

Abstract: A electronic insect barrier is provided that includes individual units, powered by electrical current supplied through power cords or network connections to power electronic circuits contained in housings, shielded by circuit board covers, units having a base with a bed leg anchor, supporting and stabilizing a bed leg away from electrical conductors separated by insulators, a means for killing insects particularly bedbugs who enter the housing through crawl holes and an opening, said bugs coming in contact with conductors as they egress a bed.