A subsurface pest detection and pesticide injection system in combination
with a structure having a foundation including a tubular conduit disposed
adjacent the foundation of the structure. The tubular conduit has a
plurality of pores extending through the sidewall of the tubular conduit.
The tubular conduit is constructed of an elastomeric material such that
upon applying a negative internal pressure to the tubular conduit the
pores of the tubular conduit are caused to open to permit the drawing of
gas into the tubular conduit, and upon removal of the negative internal
pressure the pores are caused to close so that the pores remain
substantially clog free. A means for applying a negative internal
pressure is in gas communication with the tubular conduit to cause the
pores of the tubular conduit to open and cause gas to be drawn into the
tubular conduit. A gas detecting sensor is in gas communication with the
tubular conduit to monitor the gas in the tubular conduit for the
presence of a gas that indicates the presence of pests near the
foundation of the structure. A source of pressurized pesticide connected
to the tubular conduit so as to apply a positive internal pressure to the
tubular conduit and cause the pores of the tubular conduit to open and
permit the release of pesticide from the tubular conduit adjacent the
foundation of the structure.