Assembly and method for termite ground monitoring

Details Assembly and method for termite ground monitoring Assembly and method for termite ground monitoring

2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Ark, Darren W. (Department: 3643)

Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying

Vermin destroying

Insect

C043S131000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06990769

ABSTRACT:
An assembly and method for termite ground monitoring, the assembly including an upwardly opening cylindrical housing defining an interior space; a removable lid having a flanged upper surface; a bait stick cradle fitted for downward extension into the interior space; and cradle suspending ties interconnecting the lid and the bait stick cradle; the method including steps of burying the cylindrical housing within the ground so that the interior space opens upwardly; inserting a bait stick into the bait stick cradle; inserting the bait stick cradle into the interior space; providing an extension arm having a slotted lower end; downwardly extending the extension arm toward the lid, and engaging the slot with the lid's flange; and upwardly retracting the extension arm, the lid, the bait stick cradle, and the bait stick for inspection of the bait stick.

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