PEST DETERRENT SYSTEM
Embodiments are directed to deterring pests using a user-customizable array of spikes buried under the surface of the ground. A system is provided for deterring pests using a user-customizable array of spikes buried under the surface of the ground. The system includes a lattice sheet with one or more interconnected segments, where each interconnected segment includes various recipient nodules configured to receive pest deterring spikes. In this way, the lattice sheet comprises a user-customizable array of pest deterring spikes. The pest deterring system also includes various pest deterring spikes, each of which is fastened orthogonally to at least one of the recipient nodules on the lattice sheet, so that the pest deterring spikes are positioned toward the ground surface.
1 . A system for deterring pests using a user-customizable array of spikes buried under the surface of the ground, the system comprising:
a lattice sheet comprising one or more interconnected segments, wherein each interconnected segment comprises one or more recipient nodules configured to receive a pest deterring spike, such that the lattice sheet comprises a user-customizable array of pest deterring spikes; and
one or more pest deterring spikes, each of which is fastened orthogonally to at least one of the recipient nodules on the lattice sheet, such that the pest deterring spikes are positioned toward the ground surface.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the lattice sheet is buried below ground surface such that the ends of the pest deterring spikes are substantially level with the ground surface.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein multiple lattice sheets are connected together using one or more lattice sheet connecting clips.
4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the lattice sheet is configured to allow water to drain between the lattice sheet segments.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the lattice sheet comprises a substantially round shape for covering area surrounding a plant.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the pest deterring spikes is positioned downward, away from the ground surface to deter burrowing pests.
7 . The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the pest deterring spikes comprises a plurality of prongs.
8 . The system of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of prongs is spread out to protect a substantially larger surface area.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the layout of the prongs is user-customizable such that the user determines how the prongs are to be spread out.
10 . The system of claim 9 , wherein at least the relative directionality and relative height are changeable by the user.
11 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the pest deterring spikes are comprised substantially of at least one of the following: plastic, metal and ceramic.
12 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the interconnected segments of the lattice sheet are individually connectable or disconnectable such that the lattice sheet itself is user-customizable.
13 . A method for deterring pests using a user-customizable array of subterranean spikes fastened to a lattice sheet, the method comprising:
an act of fastening one or more pest deterring spikes to a lattice sheet, the lattice sheet comprising one or more interconnected segments, wherein each interconnected segment comprises one or more recipient nodules configured to receive a pest deterring spike, such that the lattice sheet comprises a user-customizable array of pest deterring spikes; and
an act of burying the lattice sheet with the one or more fastened pest deterring spikes under the ground surface such that the pest deterring spikes are positioned toward the ground surface and are positioned to be substantially even with the ground surface.
14 . The method of claim 13 , further comprising an act of connecting a plurality of lattice sheets using one or more lattice sheet connecting clips.
15 . The method of claim 13 , further comprising an act of positioning at least one of the pest deterring spikes in a downward position, away from the ground surface.
16 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the interconnected segments of the lattice sheet are individually connectable or disconnectable such that the lattice sheet itself is user-customizable.
17 . The method of claim 16 , further comprising an act of a user generating a customized lattice sheet by arranging the individually connectable interconnected segments and recipient nodules in a user-defined fashion.
18 . The method of claim 17 , further comprising an act of the user fastening one or more pest deterring spikes to the user-generated customized lattice.
19 . A user-customizable pest deterring apparatus that includes the following:
a lattice sheet comprising one or more interconnectable segments, the segments of the lattice sheet being individually connectable or disconnectable such that the layout of the lattice sheet itself is user-customizable, wherein each interconnected segment comprises one or more recipient nodules configured to receive a pest deterring spike, such that the lattice sheet comprises a user-customizable array of pest deterring spikes;
one or more connecting clips for connecting the lattice sheet to at least one other lattice sheet; and
one or more pest deterring spikes, each of which is fastened orthogonally to at least one of the recipient nodules on the lattice sheet, such that the pest deterring spikes are positioned toward the ground surface.
20 . The apparatus of claim 19 , wherein the pest deterring spikes are fastened to the lattice sheet using at least one of the following: adhesive, metal fasteners, screws, nuts and bolts or a snap-fit shape such that the spike snaps into place when inserted into the receiving nodule.