An insect trapping and elimination device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device (1000) including an ultra-low volume (ULV) fogger (100) including an ULV head 200 operatively coupled with a chemical tank 300 through a rotation device 400. The ULV fogger (100) discharges liquid contained in the tank (300) in a mist form so as to eliminate insects. An insect trap (500) includes any or a combination of a light source (602), a heat source (604), a CO2 nozzle (606), an attractant nozzle (608), and a controller (616) to manage a sequence and a timing of operation of the insect trap (500). The insect trap (500) operates by receiving any or a combination of CO2 from a CO2 source (702) and an attraction pheromone from a container (704), respectively into any of the CO2 nozzle (606) and the attractant nozzle (608) to enable attraction and trapping of the insects towards the device (1000).

Description

AN INSECT TRAPPING AND ELIMINATION DEVICETECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to devices for controlling insect populations, specifically to an insect trapping and elimination device. This present disclosure encompasses various mechanisms and technologies for attracting, capturing, and eliminating insects in residential, commercial, agricultural, and outdoor settings.BACKGROUND

[0002] The following description of the related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of the prior art.

[0003] Mosquitoes are small, midge-like flies, with thousands of species that primarily feed on blood of various vertebrate hosts, including humans. While the blood loss caused by mosquito bites is generally insignificant to a victim, these insects play a major role in transmitting serious and sometimes fatal diseases. As they move from host to host, the mosquitoes can spread harmful infections such as malaria, yellow fever, chikungunya, west nile virus, dengue fever, filariasis, zika virus, and other arboviruses. This ability to transmit diseases makes the mosquitoes one of deadliest animal families in the world, posing a significant threat to public health globally. Recently, a method for controlling mosquitoes has been actively researched due to a spread of fear of infection with the mosquitoes.

[0004] While various methods have been employed to control insect populations, each comes with its own set of challenges. Chemical methods raise concerns about environmental pollution and non-target impacts. Biological and environmental control methods are resourceintensive and require significant management. Physical methods, particularly those involving high voltage, can be complex, inconvenient, and potentially dangerous. Therefore, finding a balanced, effective, and safe approach to insect control remains a critical goal.

[0005] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide an improved insect trapping and elimination device by overcoming the deficiencies of the prior art(s).OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are listed herein below.

[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an insect trapping and elimination device that provides an effective, safe, and user-friendly solution for managing insect populations in various environments.

[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an insect trapping and elimination device that attracts and traps a wide variety of insects effectively.

[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an insect trapping and elimination device that is capable of accommodating a sudden increase of insect populations at certain times of day (e.g., swarming of mosquitoes in evening) by coupling an insect trap and an ultra-low volume (ULV) fogger that eliminates all insects that have been attracted to a vicinity of the device.

[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an insect trapping and elimination device that is capable of attracting insects or pests through at least one attractant source in the device, and eliminating the attracted insects or pests through an ULV fogger.

[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an insect trapping and elimination device that uses attractants such as light, heat, carbon dioxide, or pheromones to lure insects into the device.

[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an insect trapping and elimination device that ensures captured insects are quickly and efficiently killed or incapacitated.

[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an insect trapping and elimination device that minimizes a risk of accidental harm, such as avoiding a use of high- voltage components in accessible areas, and is safe to use around humans and pets.

[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an insect trapping and elimination device that is user-friendly, easy to set up, operate, and maintain.

[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to ensure that an insect trapping and elimination device is easily cleaned, and trapped insects are disposed without hassle.SUMMARY

[0016] This section is provided to introduce certain objects and aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description.This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0017] In an aspect, the present disclosure relates to an insect trapping and elimination device. The insect trapping and elimination device includes an ultra-low volume (ULV) fogger including an ULV head operatively coupled with a chemical tank through a rotation device. The ULV fogger discharges liquid contained in the chemical tank in a mist form so as to eliminate insects that are attracted to a vicinity by an insect trap. The insect trap includes a controller, any or a combination of a UV light source, a heat source, a carbon dioxide (CO2) nozzle, and an attractant nozzle. The controller is configured to manage sequence and timing of operation of the insect trap. Further, the insect trap includes any or a combination of a CO2 source, and a container that stores an attraction pheromone. The insect trap may be operated by receiving CO2 from the CO2 source and further receiving the attraction pheromone from the container, respectively into any of a combination of the CO2 nozzle and the attractant nozzle to enable the attraction and trapping of the insects towards the device.

[0018] In an embodiment, the ULV head may include a broad first end having a turbine fan, and a converging second end including a nozzle. The turbine fan may suck an air stream through the first end from an environment, and push said sucked air stream in a manner that the air converges towards the second end and pass through the nozzle along with the liquid that is sucked in from the chemical tank through a pipe. The air stream may be mixed with the liquid such that it enables dispersion of the liquid in the mist form through the nozzle at a desired distance.

[0019] In an embodiment, the chemical tank may include a first motor that chums and mixes the liquid contained in the chemical tank before releasing the liquid to the nozzle.

[0020] In an embodiment, the pipe may be operatively coupled with a second motor to actively push the liquid into the air stream when higher viscosity solution is used as the liquid.

[0021] In an embodiment, the chemical tank may include a level sensor to indicate a level / quantity of the liquid contained in the chemical tank.

[0022] In an embodiment, ULV fogger may be operatively coupled with a programmable timer with a ULV controller to control a sequence and a timing of operation of the device.

[0023] In an embodiment, the rotation device may be operatively coupled with a synchronous motor and a resting plate to enable controlled rotation of the ULV head at different angles.

[0024] In an embodiment, the insect trap may include a third motor and a suction fan to suck in the insects that are attracted by the insect trap and push said sucked in insects into a net.

[0025] In an embodiment, the insect trap may include a solenoid to control release of CO2 from the CO2 source.

[0026] In an embodiment, the mosquito trap may include a pump to push any or a combination of the CO2 received from the CO2 source and the attraction pheromone received from the container into any of a combination of the CO2 nozzle and the attractant nozzle.

[0027] In an embodiment, the liquid contained in the chemical tank may be selected from any or a combination of a repellant, an insecticide to kills the insects, and an attractant.

[0028] In an embodiment, the attraction pheromone contained in the container may be selected from any or a combination of compounds that mimic human scent and CO2, or any other odour compounds that may be attractive to the insects.

[0029] In an embodiment, the CO2 source may be selected from any or a combination of a cylinder, an aerosol can, CO2 tablet, a chemical-based CO2 generator, and a bio-CC source device.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] For a better understanding of the nature and desired objects of the present disclosure, reference is made to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures wherein like reference character / numerals denote corresponding parts throughout the several views. Objects, features, and advantages of embodiments disclosed herein may be better understood by referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are not meant to limit the scope of the claims included herewith. For clarity, not every element may be labelled in every figure. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating embodiments, principles, and concepts. Thus, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0031] FIGs. 1A and IB illustrate isometric views of an insect trapping and elimination device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a sectional view of an insect trapping and elimination device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] The foregoing shall be more apparent from the following more detailed description of the disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0035] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features. An individual feature may not address all of the problems discussed above or might address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above might not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein.

[0036] The ensuing description provides exemplary embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing an exemplary embodiment. It should be understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth.

[0037] Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. For example, circuits, systems, networks, processes, and other components may be shown as components in block diagram form in order not to obscure the embodiments in unnecessary detail. In other instances, well-known circuits, processes, algorithms, structures, and techniques may be shown without unnecessary detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments.

[0038] Also, it is noted that individual embodiments may be described as a process which is depicted as a flowchart, a flow diagram, a data flow diagram, a structure diagram, or a block diagram. Although a flowchart may describe the operations as a sequential process,many of the operations can be performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the operations may be re-arranged. A process is terminated when its operations are completed but could have additional steps not included in a figure. A process may correspond to a method, a function, a procedure, a subroutine, a subprogram, etc. When a process corresponds to a function, its termination can correspond to a return of the function to the calling function or the main function.

[0039] The word “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. For the avoidance of doubt, the subject matter disclosed herein is not limited by such examples. In addition, any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” and / or “demonstrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs, nor is it meant to preclude equivalent exemplary structures and techniques known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive — in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as an open transition word — without precluding any additional or other elements.

[0040] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” or “an instance” or “one instance” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0041] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and / or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0042] It may be appreciated that these exemplary embodiments are provided only for enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and then further implement the present disclosure, not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any manner. Besides, in the drawings, for a purpose of illustration, optional steps, modules, and units may be illustrated in dotted-line blocks.

[0043] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an insect trapping and elimination device. The insect trapping and elimination device includes an ultra-low volume (ULV) fogger including an ULV head operatively coupled with a chemical tank through a rotation device. The ULV fogger discharges liquid contained in the chemical tank in a form of a mist so as to eliminate insects that have been attracted to a vicinity by an insect trap. The insect trap includes a controller, any or a combination of a UV light source, a heat source, a carbon dioxide (CO2) nozzle, and an attractant nozzle. The controller is configured to manage sequence and timing of operation of the insect trap. Further, the insect trap includes a CO2 source, and a container that stores an attraction pheromone. The insect trap operates by receiving CO2 from the CO2 source and further receiving attraction pheromone from the container, respectively into any of a combination of the CO2 nozzle and the attractant nozzle to enable the attraction and trapping of the insects towards the device.

[0044] Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in detail with reference to FIGs. 1A-2.

[0045] FIGs. 1A, IB, and 2 illustrate isometric views and a sectional view of an insect trapping and elimination device 1000, respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] With reference to FIGs. 1A-2, an insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may include an ultra-low volume (ULV) fogger 100. In an embodiment, the ULV fogger 100 may include an ULV head 200 operatively coupled with a chemical tank 300. In an embodiment, the ULV fogger 100 may be configured to discharge liquid contained in the chemical tank 300 in a form of a mist so as to eliminate insects such as, for example, but not limited to, mosquitos, flies, and other pests. The liquid contained in the chemical tank may be selected from any or a combination of a repellant, an insecticide, or the like to kill the insects, and an attractant. The ULV fogger 100 may be configured to atomize the liquid (insecticides or repellents) into fine droplets, creating a fine mist or fog. This mist may effectively cover large areas with minimal liquid use, ensuring efficient and even distribution of the liquid (insecticides or repellents). The fine droplets produced by the ULV fogger 100 may penetrate dense foliage, cracks, and crevices where the insects often hide, and enhance a reach andeffectiveness of an insect control treatment. Since the ULV fogger 100 use small amounts of the liquid to create a large volume of fog, an overall amount of chemical needed may be reduced, thereby making the insect control treatment more cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Further, the ULV fogger 100 may be calibrated to release and apply specific amounts of the liquid (insecticides or repellents), ensuring that the application is controlled and safe for use around humans and pets when used according to guidelines. In an embodiment, the ULV fogger may be automated to activate at specific times or conditions, providing a consistent and reliable insect control without manual intervention.

[0047] In an embodiment, the ULV fogger 100 may be operatively coupled with a programmable timer 102 with a ULV controller 104 to control a sequence and a timing of operation of the insect trapping and elimination device 1000. Further, the ULV fogger 100 may include an agitator (not shown) for uniformly mixing the liquid (insecticides or repellents) in the chemical tank 300, thereby preventing active ingredients from settling at a bottom of the chemical tank 300. This may ensure that the ULV fogger 100 dispense a consistent concentration of the liquid throughout the insect control treatment. By maintaining a homogenous mixture, the agitator may ensure that every droplet of the fog contains a correct proportion of the active ingredients, thereby enhancing an effectiveness of the insect control treatment. Further, the agitator may help in maintaining correct viscosity and consistency of the liquid, which is critical for producing an optimal droplet size required for effective ULV fogging. Furthermore, the agitator may prevent a formation of clumps or sedimentation that could clog nozzles or a delivery system of the ULV fogger 100. Therefore, maintenance needs and downtime during the treatment may be reduced.

[0048] In an embodiment, the ULV head 200 may be operatively coupled to the chemical tank 300 through a rotation device 400. The rotation device 400 may be operatively coupled with a synchronous motor 402 and a resting plate 404 to enable controlled rotation of the ULV head 200 at different angles, for example 180 degrees or 360 degrees. In an embodiment, the synchronous motor 402 may operate at a constant speed that is synchronized with a frequency of a supplied power. This may ensure precise and consistent rotation, and accurate positioning of the ULV head 200. Due to its precise control, the synchronous motor 402 may allow the ULV head 200 to be rotated to specific angles with high accuracy, ensuring that the ULV fogger 100 can cover a desired area effectively. In an embodiment, the resting plate 404 may provide a stable base for the ULV head 200 and the synchronous motor 402, thereby ensuring that an entire assembly remains securely in place during the treatment.In an embodiment, the resting plate 404 may dampen vibrations caused by an operation of the synchronous motor 402, contributing to a smoother and quieter performance.

[0049] In an embodiment, the ULV head 200 may include a broad first end having a turbine fan 202, and a converging second end including a nozzle 204. In an embodiment, the turbine fan 202 may be configured to suck an air stream through the first end from an environment. The turbine fan 202 may then push the sucked air stream in such a manner that the air converges towards the second end. This air stream may pass through the nozzle 204 along with the liquid that is sucked in from the chemical tank 300 through a pipe. The air stream may be mixed with the liquid such that it enables dispersion of the liquid in the mist form through the nozzle 204 at a desired distance.

[0050] In an embodiment, the chemical tank 300 may include a first motor that chums and mixes the liquid contained in the chemical tank 300 before releasing it to the nozzle 204. In an embodiment, the chemical tank 300 may include a level sensor to indicate a level / quantity of the liquid contained in the chemical tank 300.

[0051] In an embodiment, the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may include an insect trap 500. The insect trap 500 may be configured for controlling insect populations by attracting, capturing, and eliminating the insect. The insect trap 500 may be designed to focus on efficiency, safety, and user convenience, making it an effective tool for reducing nuisance and health risks associated with the insects, e.g., mosquitoes.

[0052] Conventionally, the insect trap may be designed to attract the mosquitoes and other insects towards itself to trap and kill them. The conventional insect trap may not capture or eliminate all the insects it attracts, especially during evenings when the mosquito activity peaks. Despite attracting the mosquitoes, the conventional insect trap alone may not be sufficient to trap and kill all the mosquitoes in the vicinity.

[0053] Therefore, to overcome this circumstance, the present disclosure discloses the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 in which the ULV fogger 100 is coupled with the insect trap 500. By coupling the ULV fogger 100 with the insect trap 500, an overall effectiveness of the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may be improved. The ULV fogger 100 may spray the liquid (e.g., insecticide) in low volumes into the environment, effectively targeting the insects, e.g., the mosquitoes in the vicinity of the insect trap 500. Therefore, the targeted mosquitoes may be attracted towards the device 1000 and trapped. The vicinity of the insect trap 500 may be sprayed in a time-based manner to further eliminate the mosquitoes being attracted towards it. Further, coupling the ULV fogger 100 with the insect trap 500 may enhance an effectiveness of the insect trap 500 by ensuring thatmore insects, e.g., the mosquitoes are captured or killed in the vicinity. In an embodiment, the ULV fogger 100 may operate on a programmable schedule by setting the programmable timer 102 to maximize its impact based on various conditions.

[0054] Since the ULV fogger 100 is coupled with the insect trap 500 in the insect trapping and elimination device 1000, the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may be implemented to kill various pests other than the mosquitoes, for example, but not limited to, agricultural pests. In agricultural field, the pests may directly feed on crops, causing physical damage to plants, fruits, and seeds. This may reduce a quality and a quantity of harvest. To avoid such damage, the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 in which the ULV fogger 100 is coupled with the insect trap 500 may be utilized. The insect trap 500 may attract the pests, and the ULV fogger 100 may enhance a trapping and elimination process of the pests by spraying the insecticide around the insect trap 500. Further, in some embodiments, the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may include at least one attractant source (for example, a UV light source, a chemical source, an attraction pheromone, and the like) for attracting the pests. The attracted pests may be eliminated through the ULV fogger 100 without using the insect trap 500. Therefore, an amount of chemicals directly sprayed on the crops to eliminate the pests may be reduced, and the quality and the quantity of the harvest may be improved and increased.

[0055] In an embodiment, the insect trap 500 may include a top portion. The top portion may include a controller 616, and any or a combination of an Ultra-Violet (UV) light source 602 or a Light Emitting Diode (LED) light source, a heat source 604, a CO2 nozzle 606, and an attractant nozzle 608. The controller 616 may be configured to manage sequence and timing of operation of the insect trap 500.

[0056] In an embodiment, the UV light source 602 or the LED light source may function primarily as an attractant, luring the insects towards the insect trap 500 by emitting specific wavelengths of light that are highly appealing to these insects. The UV light source 602 or the LED light source may be energy efficient and durable. Once the insects are attracted to the light, they can be effectively captured or killed using additional trapping mechanisms, thereby reducing the insect’s population in the surrounding area.

[0057] In an embodiment, the heat source 604 in the insect trap 500 may enhance its ability to attract the insects by mimicking body heat of humans and animals. This, combined with other attractants such as, for example, CO2 and light, may create a highly effective trap that lures the insects in and captures or kills them. The heat source 604 may be carefullydesigned to be safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly, ensuring the insect trap 500 can operate effectively in various settings.

[0058] In an embodiment, the insect trap 500 may include a base portion 700. The base portion 700 may include any or a combination of a CO2 source 702 and a container 704 for storing an attraction pheromone. The attraction pheromone contained in the container 704 may be selected from any or a combination of compounds that mimic human scent and CO2 or any other odour compounds that may be attractive to the target insects. Examples of the compounds that mimic the human scent and the CO2 may include, but not limited to, lactic acid, octenol, ammonia, fatty acids, acetone, baking soda and vinegar, and the like. The CO2 source 702 may be selected from any or a combination of a cylinder, an aerosol can, CO2 tablet, chemical-based CO2 generator, and a bio-CCE source device. The CO2 source 702 may significantly enhances an ability of the insect trap 500 to attract the insects by mimicking the natural exhalation of CO2 from the humans and the animals. This may make the insect trap 500 more effective in luring the insects from a distance. By integrating CO2 with other attractants such as UV light and heat, the insect trap 500 may create a highly compelling lure that increases a likelihood of capturing and eliminating the insects.

[0059] In an embodiment, the insect trap 500 may be operated by receiving CO2 from the CO2 source 702 and further receiving an attraction pheromone from the container 704, respectively into any of a combination of the CO2 nozzle 606 and the attractant nozzle 608 to enable the attraction and trapping of the insects towards the insect trapping and elimination device 1000.

[0060] In an embodiment, the ULV head 200 may include a second motor. In an embodiment, the second motor may be operatively coupled with the pipe through which the air stream and the liquid passes, to actively push the liquid into the air stream when higher viscosity solution is used as the liquid.

[0061] In an embodiment, the insect trap 500 may further include a third motor 610 and a suction fan 612 to suck in the insects, for example, the mosquitos that are attracted by the insect trap 500 and push said sucked in insects into a net 614. When the insect trap 500 is in operation, the insect trap 500 may utilize various attractants (such as light, CO2, or heat) to lure the insects like mosquitoes. As the insects approach the insect trap 500, the third motor 610 may power the suction fan 612, which creates an airflow to suck the insects into the insect trap 500. The sucked-in insects may be then directed into the net 614, where they are captured and held securely.

[0062] In an embodiment, the insect trap 500 may include a solenoid to control release of CO2 from the CO2 source 702. In an embodiment, the insect trap 500 may further include a pump 706 to push any or a combination of the CO2 received from the CO2 source 702 and the attraction pheromone received from the container 704 into any of a combination of the CO2 nozzle 606 and the attractant nozzle 608.

[0063] Therefore, the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may effectively control insect populations by attracting and trapping a wide variety of insects effectively, and using attractants such as light, heat, CO2, or pheromones to lure the insects into the insect trapping and elimination device 1000. The captured insects may be quickly and efficiently killed or incapacitated. In some embodiments, the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may employ methods such as, for example, electric grids, adhesive surfaces, or chemical agents to eliminate the trapped insects. In some embodiments, the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may include the ULV fogger head (ULV head 200) that eliminates all insects that are attracted by the device 1000, and that are in the vicinity of the device 1000, thereby enhancing a capability of the device 1000 to reduce the target insects from the environment.

[0064] Although FIGs. 1A, IB, and 2 show exemplary components of the insect trapping and elimination device 1000, in other embodiments, the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may include fewer components, different components, differently arranged components, or additional functional components than depicted in FIGs. 1A, IB, and 2. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more components of the insect trapping and elimination device 1000 may perform functions described as being performed by one or more other components of the insect trapping and elimination device 1000.

[0065] Although the present disclosure has been described with reference to several preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the preferred embodiments disclosed here. Embodiments of the present disclosure intend to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Although the foregoing disclosure has been described in some detail for purposes of clarity of understanding, it will be apparent that certain changes and modifications may be practiced within the scope of the appended claims. Examples of the present disclosure have been described in language specific to structural features and / or methods. It should be noted that there are many alternative ways of implementing both the process and apparatus of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the present embodiments are to be considered illustrative and not restrictive, and the present disclosure is not to be limited tothe details given herein but may be modified within the scope and equivalents of the appended claims. It should be understood that the appended claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or methods described. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed and explained as examples of the present disclosure.ADVANTAGES

[0066] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that provides an effective, safe, and user-friendly solution for managing insect populations in various environments.

[0067] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that attracts, eliminates, and traps a wide variety of insects effectively.

[0068] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that uses any or all combinations of attractants such as light, heat, carbon dioxide, and / or pheromones to lure insects close to the device and into the device.

[0069] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that ensures captured insects are quickly and efficiently killed or incapacitated.

[0070] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that is capable of accommodating a sudden increase of insect populations at certain times of day (e.g., swarming of mosquitoes in evening) by coupling an insect trap and an ultra-low volume (ULV) fogger that eliminates all insects that have been attracted to a vicinity of the device.

[0071] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that is capable of attracting insects or pests through at least one attractant source in the device, and eliminating the attracted insects or pests through an ULV fogger.

[0072] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that minimizes a risk of accidental harm, such as avoiding a use of high-voltage components in accessible areas, and is safe to use around humans and pets.

[0073] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that is user-friendly, easy to set up, operate, and maintain.

[0074] The present disclosure ensures that an insect trapping and elimination device is easily cleaned, and trapped insects can be disposed of without hassle.

[0075] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that can withstand various environmental conditions and prolonged use, and maintains its effectiveness over time.

[0076] The present disclosure provides an insect trapping and elimination device that operates quietly and unobtrusively so as not to disturb household or outdoor environment.

[0077] The present disclosure effectively targets specific types of insects, such as mosquitoes, flies, or other pests, depending on an intended use of an insect trapping and elimination device.

Claims

I Claim:

1. An insect trapping and elimination device (1000), comprising: an ultra-low volume (ULV) fogger (100) comprising an ULV head (200) operatively coupled with a chemical tank (300) through a rotation device (400), wherein the ULV fogger (100) discharges liquid contained in the chemical tank (300) in a mist form so as to eliminate insects; and an insect trap (500) comprising: a controller (616); any or a combination of an Ultra-Violet (UV) light source (602), a heat source (604), a CO2 nozzle (606), and an attractant nozzle (608), said controller (616) being configured to manage a sequence and a timing of operation of the insect trap (500); any or a combination of a CO2 source (702); and a container (704) that stores an attraction pheromone, wherein the insect trap (500) operates by receiving CO2 from the CO2 source (702) and further receiving the attraction pheromone from the container (704), respectively into any of a combination of the CO2 nozzle (606) and the attractant nozzle (608) to enable attraction and trapping of the insects towards the device (1000).

2. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ULV head (200) further comprises a broad first end comprising a turbine fan (202), and a converging second end comprising a nozzle (204), wherein the turbine fan (202) sucks an air stream through the first end from an environment, and pushes said sucked air stream in a manner that the air converges towards the second end and passes through the nozzle (204) along with the liquid that is sucked in from the chemical tank (300) through a pipe, wherein the air stream mixes with the liquid to enable dispersion of the liquid in the mist form through the nozzle (204) at a desired distance.

3. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the chemical tank (300) comprises a first motor that chums and mixes the liquid contained in the chemical tank (300) before releasing the liquid to the nozzle (204).

4. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the pipe is operatively coupled with a second motor to actively push the liquid into the air stream when a higher viscosity solution is used as the liquid.

5. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the chemical tank (300) comprises a level sensor to indicate a level / quantity of the liquid contained in the chemical tank (300).

6. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ULV fogger (100) is operatively coupled with a programmable timer (102) with a ULV controller (104) to control a sequence and a timing of operation of the device (1000).

7. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rotation device (400) is operatively coupled with a synchronous motor (402) and a resting plate (404) to enable controlled rotation of the ULV head (200) at different angles.

8. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the insect trap (500) further comprises a third motor (610) and a suction fan (612) to suck in the insects that are attracted by the insect trap (500) and push said sucked in insects into a net (614).

9. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the insect trap (500) comprises a solenoid to control release of CO2 from the CO2 source (702).

10. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the insect trap (500) further comprises a pump (706) to push any or a combination of the CO2 received from the CO2 source (702) and the attraction pheromone received from the container (704) into any of a combination of the CO2 nozzle (606) and the attractant nozzle (608).

11. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the liquid contained in the chemical tank (300) is selected from any or a combination of a repellant, an insecticide to kills mosquitos, and an attractant.

12. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the attraction pheromone contained in the container (704) is selected from any or a combination of compounds that mimic human scent and CO2.

13. The device (1000) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the CO2 source (702) is selected from any or a combination of a cylinder, an aerosol can, a CO2 tablet, a chemical-based CO2 generator, and a bio-CCh source device.

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