IR thermography as a tool for the pest management professional

Jon L. Grossman

doi:10.1117/12.606805

28 March 2005 IR thermography as a tool for the pest management professional

Jon L. Grossman

Proceedings Volume 5782, Thermosense XXVII; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606805
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

For years the pest Management Professional has relied on visual and manual inspections to locate insect pest infestations. As building materials have improved, the ability to locate pest problems has become more difficult since building materials are often able to mask the existence of pest infestation. Additionally, these improved building materials have contributed to the pest problem by providing a convenient food and nesting source. Within the past five years, the Pest Management Industry has become aware that IR thermography can aid in the detection of pest infestation by detecting evidence of latent moisture within structures. This paper discusses the use of thermal imaging to detect thermal patterns associated with insect infestation, verification of data and special challenges associated with the inspection process.

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Jon L. Grossman "IR thermography as a tool for the pest management professional", Proc. SPIE 5782, Thermosense XXVII, (28 March 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606805

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