Method and apparatus for killing earth-burrowing insects

Details Method and apparatus for killing earth-burrowing insects Method and apparatus for killing earth-burrowing insects

1984-02-27

1985-10-15

Jordan, Charles T.

Firearms

With adjustable head space

By reaming

431321, 89 11, F41C 2700, A01M 100, A01M 1700

Patent

active

045465630

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for killing fire ants by means of a concussion explosion within the mound of the ants is disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongated shell containing an explosive powder removably mounted at one end of an elongated barrel by means of a holding mechanism. A firing mechanism, is mounted at the opposite end of the barrel for remotely exploding the shell. The outermost part of the shell is tapered to facilitate movement of the shell and the barrel through a wall of the ant mound prior to exploding the shell.

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