Patent ID: 8479439
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: A01M,F24H,Y02B

Abstract:
1. A method for killing pests, comprising: positioning a heating unit in an affected area, the heating unit comprising: the controller are housed in a moveable cabinet; orienting the heating unit in the affected area such that the first air inlet of the heating unit may receive the first air flow from the affected area; connecting a first end of an air duct to the second air inlet of the heating unit; positioning a second end of the air duct outside the affected area such that the second air inlet may receive the second air flow from outside the affected area; connecting the fuel source to the heating unit, the fuel source providing the fuel flow to the heating unit, the heating unit configured to: measuring the air temperature at the first air inlet using the thermostat positioned in the first air inlet; and controlling the discharge of the heated air flow into the affected area with the controller, based on the measured air temperature at the first air inlet, such that the affected area is heated to a target temperature.