Abrégé

Disclosed are designs and methods for integrating heating film onto surfaces and enclosures that are useful for preventing the infestation of pests. Specifically, designs to increase the effective heating area and location of said heating film within enclosures such as suitcases. Also, the use of heating films to create a thermal barrier to prevent pests from crawling across a surface. Heating films can be utilized that are inexpensive, low-profile, and lightweight.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01M 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe

Abrégé

Disclosed are heatable enclosures useful in treating materials for eradication of pests. Specifically, a heating layer which can be fitted or retrofitted into a numerous and wide variety of containers and enclosures, such as suitcases, boxes, trucks and trailers, which are operable to heat the enclosed space of the container to treat heatable materials over a period of time to eradicate pests. Heating films can be utilized that are inexpensive and lightweight.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01M 19/00 - Appareils pour la destruction des animaux nuisibles autres que les insectes, par l'eau chaude, la vapeur, l'air chaud ou l'électricité