TOOL AND METHOD FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING A TAMPER-RESISTANT CAP OF A PEST CONTROL DEVICE

摘要

A tool (21) for removing a cap (25) from a pest control device (29), such as a termite control device. The tool comprises fingers (37) extending generally parallel to one another adapted for frictionally engaging a side edge (41) of the cap. The fingers define a socket (39) for receiving the cap. The socket is slightly smaller than the cap so that engagement of the fingers with the cap induces the fingers to move with respect to the cap to increase the size of the socket. Movement of the fingers induces frictional engagement of the fingers with the cap. Stops (47) extending laterally inwardly in the socket from the fingers are adapted for engaging a top surface (51) of the cap transverse to the side edge of the cap. The fingers and stops cooperate to orient the cap with respect to the tool. The tool may further comprise an extension (81) extending from the tool for manipulating the tool from a remote location. The tool may otherwise include a handle (61) for grasping the tool.