Method to detect termite infestation in a structure

Details Method to detect termite infestation in a structure Method to detect termite infestation in a structure

2004-09-03

2008-10-14

Verbitsky, Gail (Department: 2855)

Thermal measuring and testing

Temperature measurement

In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen

C374S004000, C374S007000, C374S045000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07434990

ABSTRACT:
A method for confirming the presence of termites in a structure, involving a preliminary infrared scan of a structure and confirmation of termite infestation with at least one detector in order to quickly locate potential areas of termite infestation.

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