Hot steam and water fire ant killing device

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1998-04-20

2000-02-22

Carone, Michael J.

Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying

Vermin destroying

431321, A01M 120

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060266090

ABSTRACT:
A mechanical device for killing fire ants by the introduction of hot water and steam to the fire ant mound. The invention uses a hydraulic cylinder to ram a metal probe deep into an ant mound. The probe has a plurality of orifices which emit jets of hot water and steam, thereby scalding and killing the ant queen before she can be removed to safety. In the preferred embodiment, the invention is adapted to be mounted on an agricultural tractor.

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