Ultrasonic insect detector

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1987-11-25

1989-03-07

Levy, Stewart J.

Measuring and testing

Vibration

By mechanical waves

367136, G01N 2904

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active

048095540

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for detecting insects detects insects by detecting ultrasonic signals which are generated by mechanical disturbances in material on which insects are feeding caused by the insects feeding on the material.

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