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Abstract

A device for capturing and exterminating fire ants includes a container, a primary vacuum unit, and an inlet hose. The primary vacuum unit reduces the air pressure within the container such that air is drawn in through the inlet hose. During a collection operation, a user operates the digging attachment to loosen a fire ant mound and collects the mound contents with the inlet hose. Once the collection operation is completed, the user seals all openings to the container against the atmosphere and connects a secondary vacuum source to a vacuum receiving nipple formed in the container. The secondary vacuum source removes air from the container and asphyxiates the fire ants within the container. The present invention also includes a digging attachment attachable to the inlet hose that allows a user to loosen the contents of a fire ant mound for more effective collection. Further included are intake clearing buttons for clearing a rigid curved central portion of the inlet hose that tends to accumulate dirt and debris during the collection operation. The present invention also includes a method for capturing and asphyxiating fire ants.

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First Claim