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Electric mousetrap with intelligent detection and safety protection functions
11147262 · 2021-10-19 · ·

The invention relates to an electric mousetrap with intelligent detection and safety protection functions, which includes a cavity structure defined by an upper shell and a base and provided with a hole, wherein a power supply module, an intelligent control circuit board, an indication module and a high-voltage generator module are mounted on the upper shell; three mutually-independent electrode plates are arranged on the base and all electrically connected with the intelligent control circuit board, and the intelligent control circuit board receives signals transmitted from the electrode plates and controls the indication module and the high-voltage generator module to act correspondingly after processing the signals. The electric mousetrap can intelligently detect the activity condition of a mouse in the mousetrap and electrically shock the mouse, is safe in use and has a good power saving effect.

Methods of suppressing settlement of barnacles

The present invention provides a method of suppressing larvae of barnacles in the settlement stage from settling on a substrate in water by irradiating light comprising the spectrum of 409 to 412 nm and a part of 400 to 460 nm to larvae of barnacles in the settlement stage in a direction from the substrate to the larvae of barnacles in the settlement stage.

Methods of suppressing settlement of barnacles

The present invention provides a method of suppressing larvae of barnacles in the settlement stage from settling on a substrate in water by irradiating light comprising the spectrum of 409 to 412 nm and a part of 400 to 460 nm to larvae of barnacles in the settlement stage in a direction from the substrate to the larvae of barnacles in the settlement stage.

Microfabricated surfaces for the physical capture of insects

Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.

Microfabricated surfaces for the physical capture of insects

Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.

INSECT RELEASE DEVICE
20210244015 · 2021-08-12 · ·

Described herein are methods and systems for containing and releasing insects in a selective manner. An example system may include a container that defines and inner volume, the container open at one end, a lid, and a roosting panel. The lid includes a port defining a load-release pathway that interfaces with an insect sorting device and enables release of insects from within the container. The roosting panel may be coupled to the lid and extend into the inner volume when the lid is secured to the container. The roosting panel includes surface for insects to grasp onto within the inner volume.

INSECT RELEASE DEVICE
20210244015 · 2021-08-12 · ·

Described herein are methods and systems for containing and releasing insects in a selective manner. An example system may include a container that defines and inner volume, the container open at one end, a lid, and a roosting panel. The lid includes a port defining a load-release pathway that interfaces with an insect sorting device and enables release of insects from within the container. The roosting panel may be coupled to the lid and extend into the inner volume when the lid is secured to the container. The roosting panel includes surface for insects to grasp onto within the inner volume.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CROP PEST MANAGEMENT UTILIZING GEOSPATIAL IMAGES AND MICROCLIMATE DATA
20210224967 · 2021-07-22 ·

Systems and methods for predicting pest susceptibility, comprising steps to receive geocoded geospatial image data of a crop field from sensors, receive microclimate data of the crop field, determine a degree of canopy closure for one or more portions of the crop field, and then generate a pest susceptibility index utilizing a risk model based on the degree of canopy closure and the microclimate data. The pest susceptibility index comprises a measure of a susceptibility of a crop in the crop field to one or more crop pests. In some embodiments, the method also comprises steps to generate a treatment plan (e.g., pesticide application) and to estimate an anticipated return on investment (ROI). The system therefore leverages remote-sensed data, machine data, analytics, and machine learning to enable farmers to predict, prevent, and control the outbreak of crop pests to greatest economic effect. Such a system addresses a fundamental problem in agriculture.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CROP PEST MANAGEMENT UTILIZING GEOSPATIAL IMAGES AND MICROCLIMATE DATA
20210224967 · 2021-07-22 ·

Systems and methods for predicting pest susceptibility, comprising steps to receive geocoded geospatial image data of a crop field from sensors, receive microclimate data of the crop field, determine a degree of canopy closure for one or more portions of the crop field, and then generate a pest susceptibility index utilizing a risk model based on the degree of canopy closure and the microclimate data. The pest susceptibility index comprises a measure of a susceptibility of a crop in the crop field to one or more crop pests. In some embodiments, the method also comprises steps to generate a treatment plan (e.g., pesticide application) and to estimate an anticipated return on investment (ROI). The system therefore leverages remote-sensed data, machine data, analytics, and machine learning to enable farmers to predict, prevent, and control the outbreak of crop pests to greatest economic effect. Such a system addresses a fundamental problem in agriculture.

DEVICE FOR REDUCING GROUND MOLE TUNNELING
20210219541 · 2021-07-22 ·

A device for reducing ground mole tunneling.