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A method and apparatus for insect control by delivery of fluids combined from different sources is disclosed, wherein a first fluid is provided in a cartridge configured with a first fluid coupling and a first wireless transmitter (FWT), and a second fluid, or diluent, is supplied to form a mixture

A method and apparatus for insect control by delivery of fluids combined from different sources is disclosed, wherein a first fluid is provided in a cartridge configured with a first fluid coupling and a first wireless transmitter (FWT), and a second fluid, or diluent, is supplied to form a mixture for distribution or spraying. The FWT is programmable with data identifying the composition and volume of the liquid in the cartridge and able to contain data of withdrawal of fluid or pump cycles. An interrogator or second wireless transmitter (SWT) communicates with the FTW to control the fluid withdrawal and mixing process. In addition, the combination of the cartridge identification and the coupling design restrict introduction of improper materials into the system, and potentially to an inhabited area.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for insect control comprising: a. a cartridge further comprising a body portion, a first coupler portion, a fluid contained within said body portion and a first wireless transmitter further comprising an electronic identifier and a data accepter; b. a second coup

What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for insect control comprising: a. a cartridge further comprising a body portion, a first coupler portion, a fluid contained within said body portion and a first wireless transmitter further comprising an electronic identifier and a data accepter; b. a second coupler portion disposed to reversibly engage said first coupler portion and in fluid communication therewith, c. a second transmitter in data communication with said first wireless transmitter; d. an interrogator apparatus in communication with said second transmitter, e. a controller in data communication with said first wireless transmitter, said interrogator and said second transmitter, f. a metering pump in fluid communication with said second coupler portion and in data communication with said controller, g. a diluent input further comprising a supply valve and a flow meter, h. a mixing vessel to receive the output from said metering pump and said diluent supply, i. Information programmed into said controller to communicate with said transmitters and interrogator to identify said cartridge content and control said metering pump and said diluent supply input to said mixing vessel, j. a fluid distribution pump in fluid communication with said mixing vessel, k. a plurality of valves and distribution conduits to receive the output from said fluid distribution pump, l. a plurality of fluid emission apparatus disposed on said distribution conduits, m. information programmed into said controller to communicate with said distribution pump and said valves to distribute said fluid output to said emission apparatus into the environment to effect insect behavior or presence. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said cartridge body is substantially rigid. 3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said cartridge body is substantially flexible. 4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said cartridge body further comprises an air vent affixed thereon in communication with the interior volume of said cartridge to allow air input to replace fluid volume removed by said pump. 5. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fluid is an insecticide. 6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fluid is a pesticide. 7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said fluid is an insect repellent. 8. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said diluent is water. 9. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first coupler portion further comprises a valve disposed therein to affect fluid flow from said cartridge. 10. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first wireless transmitter comprises an RFID capable apparatus. 11. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first wireless transmitter comprises an RFID capable apparatus further comprising data readable and data writeable portions. 12. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said electronic identifier comprises a plurality of variable data further comprising cartridge fluid composition, fluid volume, agitation time, spray time information, or mist cycle information. 13. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said interrogator apparatus is a radio frequency reader/interrogator. 14. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first wireless transmitter is affixed to said first coupler portion. 15. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first wireless transmitter is affixed to said body of said cartridge. 16. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said second transmitter is affixed to said second coupler portion. 17. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said second transmitter is fixedly located within said insect control apparatus in data communication with said first wireless transmitter. 18. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said programmed controller information comprises a plurality of variable data further comprising chemical identification, fluid volume, chemical concentration, weather conditions, insect-specific data, mixing ratios, agitation information, distribution or misting volumes, timing or rates. 19. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said apparatus further comprises a valve to direct output from said distribution pump into said mixing vessel to agitate said fluid content. 20. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said apparatus further comprises a return flow conduit to direct return flow from said distribution conduit to said mixing vessel. 21. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said mixing vessel is not disposed within said insect control apparatus and remains in fluid communication therewith. 22. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said mixing vessel is a fifty-five gallon drum. 23. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said mixing vessel is a bulk container of greater then fifty five gallons. 24. A method of dispersing a mixture in an area comprising: a. providing a fluid in a container further comprising a first connector apparatus in fluid communication therewith and a first wireless transmitter further comprising an electronic identifier and data accepter, b. connecting said first connector apparatus releasably to a second connector apparatus in fluid communication with a fluid distribution apparatus, c. providing a second wireless transmitter and an interrogator attached to said fluid distribution apparatus, d. providing a controller apparatus in operational communication with said first wireless transmitter, said second wireless transmitter, aid interrogator and said fluid distribution apparatus, e. programming said controller apparatus with information to communicate with said first wireless transmitter, said second wireless transmitter and said fluid distribution apparatus, f. said controller apparatus communicating with said first wireless transmitter through said interrogator then through said second wireless transmitter, g. transmitting said electronic identifier information from said first wireless transmitter to said controller; h. interpreting said electronic identifier information by said controller and effecting fluid flow from said container in fluid communication with said fluid distribution apparatus through a plurality of valves, switches, pumps and conduits in operational communication with said controller; i. mixing said container fluid with a diluent in a mixing vessel of said fluid distribution apparatus, j. dispersing said mixed fluid in said fluid distribution apparatus through said conduit into said area, k. monitoring a plurality of operational variables by said controller in communication with said wireless transmitter and said distribution apparatus, l. recording a plurality of said variables into said wireless transmitter data accepter, m. initiating, adjusting or terminating said fluid flow based upon said information from said wireless transmitter, n. initializing a further cycle of fluid mixing and area dispersion. 25. The method of claim 24 further comprising programming a plurality of variable data into said controller further comprising chemical identification, fluid volume, chemical concentration, weather conditions, insect-specific data, mixing ratios, agitation information, distribution or misting volumes, and timing or rates, and interpreting said variables to effect fluid flow parameters. 26. The method of claim 24 further comprising programming said electronic identifier information comprising variable data of cartridge fluid composition, fluid volume, agitation time, spray time information, or mist cycle information, and interpreting said variables to effect said fluid container operation. 27. The method of claim 24 further comprising interpreting said electronic identifier information by said controller and preventing said fluid flow from said fluid container.