초록

The present invention relates to a method and system for use in determining the presence of termites and controlling termite population. The system and method utilized changes in, for example, conductivity, as a method of determining termite activity.

대표청구항 ▼

A system for use in the determination and/or control of termite infestation comprising: at least one sensing station including a generally impermeable housing, said housing defining a first hollow inner chamber, a first sensor capable of sensing evidence of termites and ambient environmental factors

A system for use in the determination and/or control of termite infestation comprising: at least one sensing station including a generally impermeable housing, said housing defining a first hollow inner chamber, a first sensor capable of sensing evidence of termites and ambient environmental factors disposed within said first chamber, a means for allowing termites and ambient environmental factors access into said first chamber, and a bait disposed within said first chamber; and a detector operably linked to said first sensor wherein said first sensor is a moisture sensor, methane gas sensor, or pH sensor.