Abstract: A housing is provided with a fan directed through a forward wall of the housing in communication with a rear wall of the housing through a central connecting conduit, with the connecting conduit including a diverting conduit directed through a diverting funnel to project insect attractant through the forward wall of the housing. The housing includes a switch to effect operation of an associated fan to project flying insects through the fan killing said insects and directing the insects through a rear wall of the housing. A modification of the invention includes the fan blades removably mounted relative to the hub filled with a pesticide, wherein the pesticide is deposited about the housing wall opening to further effect killing of the flying insects directed through the forward wall of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus including a transportable housing, including a blower motor therewithin, the housing including fluid mounted within the housing positioned below the blower motor to effect drowning of insects directed into the housing. The housing includes a flexible intake conduit and a rigid outlet conduit. The blower motor is mounted within the housing, with an intake opening positioned and aligned adjacent an interior surface of the top wall of the housing. The flexible conduit optionally utilizes a directional handle rod for positioning of the intake conduit, wherein insect attractant is mounted and laminated within an interior surface of an intake funnel and positioned within the output conduit for directing insect attractant environmentally about the housing for attracting insects for their removal from overhanging trees, shrubs, and the like.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a self-contained blower/vacuum unit for pets. A disposal bag housing is mounted within an exterior housing. The disposal bag housing defines a central passage and a perimeter opening between the disposal bag housing and the exterior housing. The disposal bag housing also has a screen positioned over the trailing end of the central passage. A filtering disposal bag is positioned within the central passage. A brush is latached to the disposal bag housing. A motor and fan are positioned within the housing for drawing air through the central passage, blowing air across a heater coil and out the perimeter opening.

Abstract: Apparatus, especially hand-held, battery-powered apparatus, for the collection and disposal of insects through an open end thereof. In one embodiment, which may be in the form of an attachment for a conventional battery-powered vacuum cleaner, the insect is retained on a screen (15) mounted on a carriage (14) which is movable between rear and front positions within a housing (17). The front position is close to the open end, and after collecting the insect with the carriage in the rear position, the carriage is moved to the front position, where it is brought to an abrupt stop so that the insect is ejected from the apparatus. The ejection of the insect can alternatively or additionally be assisted by reversing the direction of the air flow through the open end.

Abstract: A system for the registration and combating of pests, such as mice and rats, for example, in which an electronic registration unit is connectable with one or more luring boxes selectively disposed in areas to be covered by the system. Each luring box is provided with an entrance aperture for the pest to enter the luring box, and detectors are associated with the luring boxes for producing a signal and sending it to the registration unit in response to the presence of a pest at the luring box. A suction unit is connectable with the luring box for applying a vacuum to the interior of the luring box to withdraw a pest from the luring box into the suction unit.

Abstract: Substances are blown out along the natural wind toward the injurious bees, or group of other insects, for attracting them to an electric grid where a low voltage causes them to deposit venom on the bare wires of the grid and collected on receiving plates. Then the voltage is increased electrocuting them. The venom is removed from the receiving plates and the dead bodies of the bees or other insects are removed from a collecting bag. The device can guarantee the safety of the operating personnel and consists of two parts: an operating compartment and a collection unit. The device can be moved by its own or external effort in order to safely pursue and be close to the injurious bee colony and to operate continuously for a long period. With this device, the propagation or spread of the injurious bees can be controlled and venom be collected safely.

Abstract: An electric insect trapping device having a vacuum pump in a hollow body and a removable nozzle, and an insect receiving cage, or container, for trapped insects. The nozzle, when attached to the hollow body, has a rearwardly extending part that penetrates through a self-closing opening in the cage. When the nozzle is detached from the hollow body the opening in the cage automatically closes, thus preventing the contents thereof from escaping.

Abstract: A pest collection-disposal device includes a means for establishing an air stream in an air duct forming at least a segment of a housing for the device. Positioned in the duct is a disposable pest collection cartridge. The cartridge comprises an elongated body having a flexible closure means and a filter means. The closure means deflects under the influence of an air stream from a closed position to provide an entrance thereto for insects entrained in the air stream. The filter means separates insects from the air stream. Upon termination of air flow, the flexible closure member is restored to an initial position to entrap the pest between the flap and filter means. The duct in one embodiment includes an expandable and retractable array of elongated telescoping members. In a further embodiment, the cartridge is positioned in one of the elongated duct members.

Abstract: An insect trap apparatus is set forth wherein a reversing motor is positioned rearwardly of a forwardly directed conduit to selectively create a vacuum or a pressure between the conduit to secure and subsequently eject a trapped insect therewithin. The apparatus includes a plurality of handles selectively securable between the conduit member and a battery pack to provide variable links and flexibilities in handle organizations.

Abstract: A vacuum apparatus is disclosed for mechanically removing and destroying insects and related pests from low growing crops. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus is affixed to a three-point hitch and power takeoff of a standard farm tractor and comprises a dual fan assembly connected by forced air ducts and suction hoses to a plurality of suction shoes. One of the fans forces air through ducts to individual intakes on the shoes, where the air is directed through manifolds down to oppositely aligned blast channels on the lower edges of plant tunnels. These channels lead the forced air current up toward pest receiving outlets in the top center of the interior of each tunnel. Suction hoses, leading from the other fan, apply a partial vacuum to expansion compartments located directly above the pest receiver outlets.In operation, the eradictor is lowered over parallel rows of plants until the plant tunnels enclose subject plants.

Abstract: A fan blows air and insects in the direction of the screen. A flexible monofilament rotates adjacent the screen on the opposite side of the fan. Lights within a box attract insects, and the fan draws the insects onto the screen. The rotating monofilament kills the insects and cleans the screen, and the insects remains are swept into circular gutters and fall into a collection drawer.

Abstract: A hand-held, manually-operable, portable device is described for capturing insects. The device includes (a) a bellows for creating a vacuum when squeezed, (b) a trap chamber having a nozzle opening to the atmosphere, the trap chamber including an adhesive interior surface, (c) a conduit connected between the bellows and the trap chamber, (d) a screen in the conduit, (e) a valve in the conduit which is movable between open and closed positions, and (f) a trigger to actuate the valve and cause it to open, allowing air to rush through the nozzle and draw an insect into the trap chamber.

Abstract: An electrical motorized fan creates an airstream in a hollow housing to draw insects past a pivotal closure member at one end of the housing into a trap receptacle removably mounted within the housing. The fan is driven by an electric motor powered by a battery mounted within the housing. An electrical switch selectively connects the battery to the motor to energize the fan. The switch is coupled to the pivotal closure member such that movement of the switch between "off" and "on" positions simultaneously causes movement of the closure member between a first position closing the first end of the housing to air flow to a second position opening the first end of the housing to air flow. A mesh screen is mounted within the trap receptacle to trap insects drawn into the receptacle through the first end of the housing.

Abstract: Apparatus, especially hand-held, battery-powered apparatus, for the collection and disposal of insects through an open end thereof. In one embodiment, which may be in the form of an attachment for a conventional battery-powered vacuum cleaner, the insect is retained on a screen mounted on a carriage which is movable between rear and front positions within a housing. The front position is close to the open end, and after collecting the insect with the carriage in the rear position, the carriage is moved to the front position, where it is brought to an abrupt stop so that the insect is ejected from the apparatus. The ejection of the insect can alternatively or additionally be assisted by reversing the direction of the air flow through the open end.

Abstract: A flying insect exterminator wherein a tube is moved by actuation of a trigger from a retracted position to an extended position. The forward end of the tube is to surround the insect and a vacuum is to be drawn into the tube which will cause the insect to be sucked into an insect collecting screen mounted within the tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for eliminating fire ants in mounds utilizes a high capacity fan to set up a confined airflow adjacent a fire ant mound such that a substantial portion of the mound and its contents are entrained by the airflow. The mound and ants therein are carried by the airflow within the apparatus wherein they are pulverized either by the action of the fan or by a separate mechanical pulverizer into which the mound and ants are deposited from the airflow. The apparatus is designed as an accessory to a tractor or the like and may be powered from the power take-off unit of a tractor.

Abstract: Fleas and flea eggs are removed from an animal's coat by combing the fleas and flea eggs from the coat and into a vacuum cleaner-created air stream flowing through an insecticide-treated filter bag. A flea comb carried in a vacuuming device is adjustable to comb long-haired and short-haired animal pets at different angles of attack. A flea trap, containing a porous filter treated with an insecticide, is connected to the comb-carrying vacuuming device by a flexible hose and to a vacuum cleaner by an additional hose.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clean, sanitary, and safe apparatus for capturing flies, and flying insects from the air. Specifically, the method and apparatus of the present invention entails a timed vacuum source for generating a system of moving air that is induced over an insect induction area. The velocity of the air is increased as it passes over the insect induction area. Flying insects or other insects that move into the vicinity of the induction area are captured and delivered by the moving air to an insect collection area.

Abstract: A vacuum operated insect trap is disclosed. The instrument is made up of a suction device adapted to be held in the hand of a person and connected to a funnel like applicator by means of a hollow wand. The user holds the instrument by its handle and holds the mouth of the applicator near the insect which is drawn into the applicator and thence into the suction device by said vacuum. A removable tank is attached to the instrument.

Abstract: This invention relates to an insect and the like pest disposal device designed to attach to the suction extension hose of a suction cleaning machine and to a disposable filter bag that receives and retains such pests for disposal without the necessity of having to physically contact the captured pests during the disposal operation. The device uses no insecticides nor leaves any poisonous residues. A first and second tubular member, each having an extending, elongate portion and aperture therein, cooperatively engage to define a hollow housing member. A tubular, air permeable bag, closed on one end and having an opposite extending, elongate end having an aperture therein is adapted to be received and retained in the hollow housing member to receive and retain objects entering the interior cavity of the hollow housing member.

Abstract: A hand held self-contained vacuum which is equipped with interchangeable detachable combs. Within the handle of the Aspirator is a disposable paper container for the entrapment and disposal of fleas. The Aspirator being attached to a small portable electric motor by a six-foot-long plastic hose. The motor being powered by plugging into any household electrical power outlet. The Aspirator is worked across the coat of a dog or cat, with or without the combs attached, and suctions fleas into the paper container inside the handle of the Aspirator. The fleas trapped inside can then be removed and disposed of through a small trap door on the top of the aspirator handle.

Abstract: Fly-exterminating apparatus including a housing defining a ring-like columnar passage having an inlet at one end and an outlet on another end, a suction-creating device for drawing a stream of air through the inlet opening, the columnar passage and the outlet opening, and mechanism for impaling the flies at the outlet while permitting the airstream to pass therethrough.

Abstract: An insect killer having a housing containing a motorized suction fan for drawing insects into the housing and securing them to a screen member covering a rear opening of the housing, and a scraping bar mounted on a rotating shaft in sliding contact with the interior side of the member which will crush the insects when rotated.

Abstract: An insect exterminating device comprising a bowl shaped container having a shaft centrally disposed extending upwardly, the shaft being rapidly rotated by an electric motor at a representative speed range of between 1,200 and 3,000 rpm, the shaft having a disc secured to its upper end region but positioned below the plane of the rim of the container, and a flexible nylon cord extending radially outwardly from opposite sides of the disc. As the shaft rotates, the nylon cord is extended reaching from the center of the container to approximately the peripheral wall, the rotation being rapid enough to strike and kill insects such as flies which enter the container, attracted therein by bait placed on the bottom. When the shaft is not rotating, the flexible cord lies limp. The bait may consist of molasses mixed with various types of feed, or any edible material which attracts insects preferably containing sugar, honey or other sweet ingredient.

Abstract: An attractive, compact, insect trapping appliance which uses a horizontal ultraviolet light to attract insects and a cylindrical air flow pattern forcing the insects into a water filled tray where they are trapped. The water trap permits easy, sanitary disposal with no special trapping element to replace. The water surface also acts as an air filter, cleaning pollen, dust and other airborne pollutants from the circulating air, and preventing fouling of the fan mechanism.

Abstract: A bee handling device and method for removing worker, drone and queen bees from a comb includes a chamber having an entrance opening of a size to pass a comb frame and attendant bees. The chamber is subjected to vacuum drawing in air currents flowing across bees and the comb frame and into the chamber. Brushes line the entrance opening and aid in simultaneously brushing bees from the comb frame for capture within the chamber. After being deprived of bees, the combs are withdrawn from the chamber. Bees are temporarily retained in the chamber until transferred to another chamber which has an exit screen that passes worker bees while retaining queen and drone bees thereby partitioning the castes for separate and further handling.

Abstract: A device for trapping live flying insects, such as mosquitoes including an electric light reflected by a parabolic reflector horizontally in all directions to attract the mosquitoes, and electric fan to blow the mosquitoes downwardly into a collection bag, and a valve between the fan and the collection bag which is biased to close the entrance to the collection bag when the fan is not operating and to be opened by the force of air from the fan when it is operating.

Abstract: An attachment is provided for a vacuum cleaner hose and is equipped with a canister having a handle and a nozzle having a pointed suction head. Within the nozzle a vacuum plenum is bounded by a partition having an array of firm pliable fingers about its perimeter and a plurality of flexible annular tubes within the perimeter thereof and in communication with the plenum. An exhaust pipe extends rearwardly from the attachment and is connected to a household vacuum cleaner hose. The nozzle is worked across the coat of a house pet, such as a dog or cat, to rid the animal of fleas. Within the canister there is a disposable tubular bag which contains a chemical substance that kills fleas and flea eggs as they are dislodged and carried by suction from the animals coat.

Abstract: A portable, hand held, air suction and blower unit comprising an air inlet assembly with sequentially arranged nozzle, flexible inlet tube, and diffuser, all detachably connected to the front end of the unit body. The diffuser cooperates with the front end of the body to form a bayonet type joint therebetween. An air inlet passage extends rearwardly from the front end of the body to the tangential fan which is journaled at the rear of the body. The fan is powered by a manually wound flat spiral spring, which spring drives the fan through a gear train. An air outlet passage extends forwardly from the fan to an outlet opening also located at the front of the unit body. A removable, pervious receptacle, with an open forward end, is located in the front portion of the air inlet passage and serves to collect particles or objects which are drawn into the body by the flowing air.

Abstract: An apparatus for sampling insect populations in an agricultural crop environment is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a chamber to entrap insects thus allowing collecting said insects through the use of a vacuum by an operator and collecting said insects in a filter type bag from which the insects can be classified and counted.

Abstract: A device for catching and exterminating flying insects is disclosed, which is suitable for commercial use in dairy barns, horse barns, and the like. The device includes a housing which encloses an exhaust-type fan in its lower portion, and a disposable mesh collection bag supported above the fan. The mouth of the collection bag is situated at a constriction or throat, near the top of the housing. Above this throat the housing flares outwardly and upwardly, defining an upper inlet into which insects are drawn when the fan is in operation. Means for attracting insects to the vicinity of the inlet are mounted thereabove. Continuous operation of the exhaust fan draws insects into the back and holds them there, while the large volume of air drawn through the collection bag exterminates trapped insects by dehydrating them.

Abstract: A clean and simple trap for insects. The apparatus includes an ultraviolet lamp mounted in an intermediate portion of a frame, the lamp being disposed behind a clear lens which is transparent to ultraviolet light. A blower or fan is mounted above the lens and projects a curtain of air across the face of the lens. Removable canisters are supported by canister side supports which are disposed below the lens. The removable canisters have an extremely tacky adhesive on the side facing the blower. The unit may also include a dispenser for an airborne attractant such as an odor attractant or a sex attractant. Insects attracted to the unit are caught in the curtain of air and are thrown against the tacky material on the disposable canister. The adhesive acts to entrap the insects as all an insect has to do is to touch the adhesive with a wing, leg, or any other part of its body to become attached to the adhesive.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for handling Drosophila including a simplified nozzle adapter designed to cooperate with the porous cellular obstruction plug in the end of a culture container to permit the passage of carbon dioxide gas therethrough to anesthetize the flies therein. After transferring flies to the sorting chamber for completing a selection process, the fly specimens may be simply and readily transferred to other study containers or culture vials through a suction apparatus positioned in the neck or entrance of the container to receive them.

Abstract: A motorized vacuum unit fitted with an intake nozzle that may be readily pointed towards a fly or other flying insect to catch and draw the flying insect into a mesh cage inside the unit. The nozzle is pivotably mounted to the body of the unit so that rotation of the nozzle provides access to the cage for emptying of its contents. A battery, motor and suction fan are mounted in the body which is fitted with a fixed handle surrounding a recess in the body to enable grasping of the body by a hand of the user, with the axis of the handle parallel to the axis of the nozzle.

Abstract: A flying insect eradicator includes a motor 11 centrally mounted in an open-ended cylindrical housing 10 and turning a fan blade 32 at one end and a rack 24 having upstanding teeth 23 at the other end. The rotating teeth 23 are interleaved with stationary teeth 21 depending from a fixed rack 20 to implement a chopping action on insects drawn through the device by the fan suction, and a cylindrical lamp 31 is provided to initially attract the insects.

Abstract: A manually operated, manually-powered, hand held suction device for capturing insects, solder, or other small objects by creating and then discharging a stored vacuum. A suction pulse is produced by initially creating a vacuum in an internal storage chamber of the suction device by using a manually operated piston pump, and subsequently creating an instantaneous suction into the muzzle or nozzle of the device and thence into the storage chamber by opening a trigger actuated shutter valve which lies in the barrel between the chamber and the atmosphere. The pump may include two check valves whereby repeated operation of the pump strengthens the stored vacuum. The object is sucked into the valve and toward the chamber where it is stopped by a screen. The object can then be ejected back through the muzzle by reversing the check valves or the direction of motion of the piston, pressurizing the chamber by means of the piston pump, and again pulling the trigger.