Patent ID: 9723828
Date: 2017-08-08
CPC Classifications: A01M

Claim:
1. A pest control above ground system assembly for controlling cellulose-consuming pests in a pre-determined location, the pest control above ground system assembly comprising: (i) a main box body adapted to be mounted to a wall, defining an inner area, having an open front, a partially open back, and sides, top, and bottom surfaces impermeable to light and air flow; (ii) a hinged door impermeable to light and air flow covering said front of said main box body; (iii) a magnetic latch adapted to keep said hinged door closed against said main box body; (iv) a door handle affixed to said hinged door, adapted to allow opening of said hinged door; (v) at least one mounting tab adapted for mounting said main box body to a wall; (vi) an adhesive foam gasket affixed to said partially open back of said main box body, adapted to create a seal with the wall which is tamper-proof and impermeable to light and air flow; (vii) a transparent window impermeable to air flow forming a front surface of said main box body; (viii) a portway extending vertically along the side of the inner area of said main box body, adapted to allow continuing access to the inner portion of said main box body, in use; (ix) at least one cellulose-food module fitted in the inner area of said main box body, and having a central essentially cylindrical void and a peripheral essentially cylindrical void; (x) a vent shaft adapted to allow for insect travel and for vertical distribution of gases and liquids within and between said cellulose-food modules; (xi) a locking top adapted to be removably attached to said main box body at said top surface; and (xii) a module stop placed inside and near said bottom surface of said main box body, adapted to support said cellulose-food modules; where, in use, said cellulose-food modules are supported by said module stop; gases and liquids are distributed vertically within said main box body by said vent shaft; said cellulose-food modules can be installed, removed, and re-installed; and monitoring of said system can be performed through said portway.