Termite waterproof bait station and monitoring device

Abstract

The present application relates to dam protection technical field and disclose a kind of termite waterproof luring box and monitoring device, termite waterproof luring box includes box and luring component, box is equipped with through slot, luring component is connected at through slot, luring component is used to close through slot and lure termite gnawing;Termite waterproof monitoring device includes the monitoring assembly placed in the box of luring box.The present application can avoid water in the box, avoid other insects to enter, can also play the purpose of attracting termites, after termite gnawing lure piece, it can enter into the box, using the nature of termites to make it actively close the leak in lure piece and then form long-term waterproof.The monitoring assembly in the box can long-term operation, not affected by humid environment, ensure the accuracy of monitoring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of dam protection technology, specifically relating to a waterproof termite attractant box and monitoring device. Background Technology

[0002] Earthen dams, as important water conservancy facilities, play a significant role in flood control, irrigation, and water supply. However, termites pose a great threat to earthen dams. They nest and bore into the dam's interior, damaging its structural integrity and leading to serious consequences such as leakage and collapse, directly threatening people's lives and property.

[0003] Termite monitoring devices in related technologies have significant deficiencies in waterproofing. In damp environments like earthen dams, the openings in these devices are always open, making them prone to water ingress. Water ingress causes termites to escape, affects monitoring accuracy, and can even damage internal monitoring components, rendering termite activity unreliable. Furthermore, the constantly open openings fail to prevent insects such as earthworms, ants, and centipedes from entering the device, hindering termite entry. Termites are highly wary insects; if other insects are present, they will abandon entering the device to feed on the bait, causing the monitoring device to malfunction. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. To this end, embodiments of this invention provide a waterproof termite attractant box, which attracts termites and seals the box to prevent water from entering.

[0005] This invention also proposes a termite waterproof monitoring device that can remain dry and operate stably for a long time.

[0006] The termite-proof bait box of this invention includes: a box body with a through groove; and a baiting component connected to the through groove, which is used to seal the through groove and attract termites to feed on it. In some embodiments, the cross-section of the box body is polygonal, and there are multiple through grooves, at least some of which are located on the circumferential sidewalls of the box body.

[0007] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the through slots are arranged vertically;

[0008] And / or, at least a portion of the through channels are arranged laterally.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the luring component is located inside the housing; And / or, at least a portion of the luring component is located outside the housing; And / or, at least part of the entrapment component engages with the through slot.

[0010] In some embodiments, the attracting component is made of wood with a thickness of 8-12 mm.

[0011] In some embodiments, the interior of the box contains bait.

[0012] In some embodiments, the housing is provided with a removable cover.

[0013] In some embodiments, a waterproof gasket is provided between the luring component and the through groove; and / or, a waterproof gasket is provided between the cover and the housing.

[0014] The termite waterproof monitoring device of this invention includes a termite waterproof attractant box and a monitoring component according to any of the above embodiments. The monitoring component is disposed inside the box and is used to monitor the termite situation inside the box.

[0015] In some embodiments, the monitoring component further includes: a mounting plate; a visual component disposed on the mounting plate for observing the termite situation; a powder spraying component disposed on the mounting plate for spraying pesticide to kill termites; and an alarm component disposed on the mounting plate for issuing an alarm when the termite situation reaches a preset level.

[0016] The termite-proof bait box and monitoring device of this invention effectively prevents water from entering the box and other insects by sealing the channels on the box body with bait plates. Simultaneously, it attracts termites, who, after consuming the bait plates, enter the box. The termites' natural instincts cause them to actively seal the gaps in the bait plates, thus creating a long-lasting waterproof effect. The monitoring components inside the box can operate continuously without being affected by humid environments, ensuring monitoring accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure label: 1. Box body; 2. Through slot; 3. Lure component; 4. Bait; 5. Lid; 6. Waterproof pad. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0021] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the termite waterproof bait box of this embodiment includes a box body 1 and a baiting component 3. The box body 1 is provided with a through groove 2. The baiting component 3 is connected to the through groove 2 and is used to seal the through groove 2 and attract termites to eat it.

[0022] This embodiment of the termite-proof bait box uses a channel 2 as a passage for termites to enter. An attractant component 3 is installed at the channel 2 to seal it, thus achieving complete waterproofing of the entire box 1. In use, the entire box 1 is buried in a designated area such as an earthen dam. Because the channel 2 on the entire box 1 is sealed by the attractant component 3, even if the earthen dam environment is damp or it rains, rainwater will not enter the box 1. It also prevents other types of insects, such as earthworms and ants, from entering the box 1.

[0023] Because the attractant component 3 attracts termites, the surrounding termites will gather towards the box 1 to gnaw on it for food. Once the attractant component 3 is gnawed through, the termites can enter the box 1 in this embodiment. Since the attractant component 3 provides the termites with the necessary food, the interior space of the box 1 provides them with a living space. The termites will use the box 1 in this embodiment as their nest. As underground creatures, termites actively build a "waterproofing project" for their nests to prevent rainwater from seeping in and affecting them. For example, common black-winged subterranean termites and yellow-winged macrotermites mix their saliva and feces thoroughly with the surrounding soil and clay. After compaction, this mixture forms a hard, highly dense shell, creating a waterproof structure. Utilizing their natural instincts, the termites fill the gaps created after gnawing on the attractant component 3, thus rebuilding the waterproofing of the entire box 1.

[0024] In some embodiments, the box body 1 has a polygonal cross-section and multiple through slots 2, with at least some of the through slots 2 located on the circumferential sidewalls of the box body 1.

[0025] For example, the box 1 can be hexagonal or octagonal. A polygonal box 1 enhances its overall strength, and its outer sidewalls provide a flat surface, facilitating the creation of the through-slot 2 and the installation of the guide component 3. It also makes it easier to seal the through-slot 2 with the guide component 3, achieving a waterproof effect. The box 1 can be made of plastic, with flat top and bottom surfaces. This allows for more stable placement of the box 1 and facilitates subsequent observation and disassembly.

[0026] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the through-slot 2 is arranged vertically, and / or, at least a portion of the through-slot 2 is arranged horizontally. See Appendix Figure 2The through-slot 2 can be opened horizontally along the side wall of the housing 1, and multiple slots can be opened vertically, or it can be opened vertically along the side wall of the housing 1. The dimensions of the through-slot 2 and the guiding component 3 can be adjusted; larger dimensions are more conducive to guiding, while smaller dimensions are more conducive to waterproofing. (See attached...) Figure 2 For example, each side of the box 1 has a vertically oriented groove 2, with a long side of 140mm and a narrow side of 15mm. The grooves 2 are evenly distributed to facilitate termite entry from all sides. The attractant component 3 is larger than the groove 2, and the size of the groove 2 is designed to allow termites to pass through smoothly. In this embodiment, the size of the attractant component 3 is moderate, ensuring the structural stability of the box 1, sufficient size to attract termites to feed, and also allowing termites to enter and exit smoothly.

[0027] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the attracting component 3 is located inside the housing 1; and / or, at least a portion of the attracting component 3 is located outside the housing 1; and / or, at least a portion of the attracting component 3 is fitted into the through groove 2. The attracting component 3 can be specifically arranged inside or outside the through groove 2, but generally, an external arrangement is more effective, better for waterproofing, and also easier to manufacture.

[0028] In some embodiments, the attractant component 3 is made of wood with a thickness of 8-12 mm. Specifically, it can be a soft wood such as pine, fir, poplar, or willow, which is waterproof and also attracts termites. The attractant component 3 is 10 mm thick to facilitate termite entry after ingestion.

[0029] In some embodiments, bait 4 is placed inside the box 1. The bait 4 placed inside the box 1 is also a substance that termites like to eat, such as the roots of various trees, dead branches and leaves, corn stalks, sugarcane stalks, reeds, etc. By placing bait 4 inside the box 1, a long-term food source can be provided for the termites. After the termites gnaw on the bait 3 and enter the box 1, they can use the bait 4 to stay in the box 1 for a long time, treating the box 1 as their nest. This also makes it more conducive for the termites to actively build a waterproof structure, thus achieving long-term waterproofing of the box 1.

[0030] In some embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a removable cover 5. The cover 5 can be connected to the housing 1 by a threaded connection, or by a snap-fit ​​or friction connection. By providing the cover 5, it can be opened manually periodically for inspection to check the termite situation, and to manually add pesticides such as white powder to kill the termites as needed. Alternatively, it can be used for maintenance of the entire device, repair of waterproofing, replenishment of bait 4, etc.

[0031] In some specific embodiments, the cover 5 is made of a transparent material, such as plastic, or the top of the cover 5 is made of a transparent material. This facilitates inspection of the entire interior of the housing 1 without removing the cover 5.

[0032] In some embodiments, a waterproof gasket 6 is provided between the lure component 3 and the through groove 2; and / or, a waterproof gasket 6 is provided between the cover 5 and the housing 1. The lure component 3 and the through groove 2 can be connected by adhesive, screws, or snap-fit. Placing a waterproof gasket 6 between the lure component 3 and the through groove 2 improves waterproofing between them. Additionally, after the lure component 3 and the through groove 2 are connected, waterproof material can be applied to the joint for better waterproofing.

[0033] Through the above embodiments, the through-slot 2 on the housing 1 can be sealed and waterproofed via the attractant component 3. The attractant component 3 attracts termites to feed on the bait, which, placed inside, provides a food source for the termites. This encourages the termites to use the housing 1 as their nest, thus actively building a waterproof structure for the housing 1, ensuring that the housing 1 is not only waterproof for short periods but also for long periods, enabling long-term operation. The feeding activity of the attractant component 3 and the bait 4 can also be used to assess termite activity. The cover 5 facilitates regular inspection and replacement of the bait 4 by staff. These embodiments enable timely monitoring of termite activity, providing a basis for taking control measures and ensuring the safe and stable operation of the dam.

[0034] The termite waterproof monitoring device of the present invention is described below. The termite waterproof monitoring device includes a monitoring component and a termite waterproof attractant box of any of the above embodiments. The monitoring component is located inside the box 1 and is used to monitor the termite situation inside the box 1.

[0035] Based on the termite waterproof attractant box of any of the above embodiments, the monitoring component is placed inside the box 1, which can ensure that the box 1 will not be damaged by the humid environment and achieve stable and long-term operation of the box 1.

[0036] In some embodiments, the monitoring component further includes a mounting plate disposed on the side wall of the housing 1. The mounting plate is equipped with a visual component, a powder spraying component, an alarm component, etc. The visual component is used to observe the termite situation; the powder spraying component is used to spray pesticide to kill termites; and the alarm component is used to issue an alarm when the termite situation reaches a preset level.

[0037] According to the termite waterproof monitoring device of this embodiment, the monitoring component can be monitored remotely, making it easier to observe the situation inside each termite waterproof monitoring device, and can spray medicine with the powder spraying component to carry out termite extermination and other operations as needed.

[0038] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0041] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0042] In this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0043] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A waterproof termite attractant box, characterized in that, include: Box (1), the box (1) is provided with a through groove (2); The attracting component (3) is connected to the through groove (2) and is used to seal the through groove (2) and attract termites to eat it.

2. The termite waterproof bait box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (1) has a polygonal cross-section, and there are multiple through slots (2), with at least some of the through slots (2) located on the circumferential sidewall of the box body (1).

3. The termite waterproof bait box according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least a portion of the through-slots (2) are arranged vertically; And / or, at least part of the through slot (2) is arranged laterally.

4. The termite waterproof bait box according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the luring component (3) is located inside the housing (1); And / or, at least part of the luring component (3) is located outside the housing (1); And / or, at least part of the entrapment component (3) engages with the through slot (2).

5. The termite waterproof bait box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lure component (3) is made of wood and has a thickness of 8-12 mm.

6. The termite waterproof bait box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box (1) contains bait (4).

7. The termite waterproof bait box according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The box (1) is provided with a removable cover (5).

8. The termite waterproof bait box according to any one of claims 7, characterized in that, A waterproof pad (6) is provided between the attracting component (3) and the through groove (2); And / or, a waterproof gasket (6) is provided between the cover (5) and the box body (1).

9. A termite-proof monitoring device, characterized in that, The invention includes a monitoring component and a waterproof termite attractant box as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the monitoring component is disposed inside the box (1) and is used to monitor the termite situation inside the box (1).

10. The termite waterproof monitoring device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The monitoring component also includes: Mounting plate; A visual component, disposed on the mounting plate, is used to observe the termite situation; A powder spraying assembly, which is mounted on the mounting plate, is used to spray out pesticide to kill termites; An alarm component, mounted on the mounting plate, is used to issue an alarm when the termite situation reaches a preset level.

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