Innovative microwaves technology for restoration and pest control in wooden immovable structures

Kurzfassung

An Italian SME developed a mobile microwaves device for pest control of wood. It is the first full optional industrial system coming from the most advanced Italian scientific and industrial research in the field of pest control. The system substitutes chemicals (mainly methyl bromide) having similar effects, without causing danger either for health or for environment. The SME is interested in commercial agreements with technical assistance with companies distributing systems for pest control.

Details

An Italian company is devoted to identifying innovation needs and develop proper technological solutions satisfying the specific client’s requirements. One of the solutions developed is an industrial microwaves mobile device for pest control of immovable wooden materials. It is completely transportable, light, strong and extremely efficient. Its modularity allows easy and rapid dismantlement and re-assemblage even in very complex sites. The machinery is equipped with a mechanical system for rapid dismantlement, a microwaves generation device with an antenna the geometry whereof, if properly studied, ensures the best electromagnetic field uniformity, hence excellent uniformity of heating. Infrared temperature sensors, for real-time thermal monitoring of the treated materials, enable electromagnetic irradiation interruption as soon as the programmed temperature is reached (Thermal Monitoring System with Programmable Thresholds). The device is also endowed with an Electromagnetic Monitoring System that constantly checks the working environment and guarantees the respect of the EM (electromagnetic) human exposition limits, according to the EU standards in force. So, the operational area is completely safe both for operators and environment.

Innovative Aspects:
The system is the first full optional industrial mobile microwaves device, replacing the dangerous chemicals commonly used for pest control. It ensures:
- 100% pest lethality
- Very short treatment time with comparison to other methods
- Very easy treatment conditions for both the premises residents and the pest control operators
- Electromagnetic safety
- No need of pre-treatment preparation, nor post-treatment work
- Logic controller with simple and intuitive man-machine interface

The method is completely safe and does not produce pollution. The machinery can be installed in a few minutes thanks to rapid joint electric connectors, with different layouts according to the client’s needs. It ensures excellent concentration of electromagnetic field, thus allowing optimal heating uniformity in the material, which results in very fast and safe pest control treatment.