Systems, methods, and devices for singulating or separating insects from a collection of insects are described. In some embodiments, an insect singulating device includes a funnel having a first opening and a second opening, wherein the first opening is larger than the second opening and is configured to receive one or more organisms of the collection of organisms, and a roller assembly positioned proximate to the second opening of the funnel, wherein the roller assembly includes a first roller and second roller that are spaced apart to define an organism movement path between the first roller and the second roller.

A system, method, and computer program product for an aquaponics, and greenhouse system, including a solar greenhouse insulated on north, east and west sides and with glazing on a south side at an angle to maximize winter sunlight, and housing a fish tank; and a plurality of grow beds coupled to the fish tank. The grow beds each including a geyzer pump powered by an air pump to pump water from the fish tank to the grow bed and aerate water of the fish tank, and a bell siphon to drain the water from the grow bed back into the fish tank.

In a method for counting embryos developing in a uterus of Caenorhabditis elegans, a complete set of experimental procedures are designed to count embryos in the uterus of Caenorhabditis elegans by using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism. The method is applicable to Caenorhabditis elegans exposed from an L1 stage to a final stage of pregnancy, and can provide an easy-to-observe, fast, simple, accurate and reliable experimental method to apply Caenorhabditis elegans to research of reproductive ability, detection results of which are highly accurate and reliable, and the experimental method is suitable for promotion.

In a method for counting embryos developing in a uterus of Caenorhabditis elegans, a complete set of experimental procedures are designed to count embryos in the uterus of Caenorhabditis elegans by using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism. The method is applicable to Caenorhabditis elegans exposed from an L1 stage to a final stage of pregnancy, and can provide an easy-to-observe, fast, simple, accurate and reliable experimental method to apply Caenorhabditis elegans to research of reproductive ability, detection results of which are highly accurate and reliable, and the experimental method is suitable for promotion.

One example insect release device includes a vessel defining a volume, the vessel has first and second surfaces substantially opposite each other, the first surface defining an opening into the volume; a population of insect larvae or pupae or adult insects within the volume; and a seal positioned to obstruct the opening and adhered to the first surface. Another example insect release device includes a vessel defining a volume; a population of insect larvae or pupae or adult insects disposed within the volume; wherein the vessel is permanently sealed, and wherein release of the insect larvae or pupae or adult insects occurs upon rupture of the vessel. A further example insect release device includes a vessel defining a volume; a population of insects disposed within the volume; and a gimbal mechanism coupled to the vessel, the gimbal configured to maintain a substantially constant orientation of the vessel.

One example insect release device includes a vessel defining a volume, the vessel has first and second surfaces substantially opposite each other, the first surface defining an opening into the volume; a population of insect larvae or pupae or adult insects within the volume; and a seal positioned to obstruct the opening and adhered to the first surface. Another example insect release device includes a vessel defining a volume; a population of insect larvae or pupae or adult insects disposed within the volume; wherein the vessel is permanently sealed, and wherein release of the insect larvae or pupae or adult insects occurs upon rupture of the vessel. A further example insect release device includes a vessel defining a volume; a population of insects disposed within the volume; and a gimbal mechanism coupled to the vessel, the gimbal configured to maintain a substantially constant orientation of the vessel.

A sieving device is described. The sieving device includes an adjustable sieve surface that includes a first sieve surface and a second sieve surface. Openings are formed in each of the first sieve surface and the second sieve surface so as to define a shared pathways extending through the adjustable sieve surface. The shared pathways are defined by a length dimension that is greater than a width dimension. The width dimension can correspond to a cephalothorax width of an insect.

An apparatus includes a portable housing with a cavity, a heater disposed within the cavity of the housing, a temperature buffering device coupled to the heater and disposed within the cavity of the housing, a non-biological skin substitute substrate coupled to the temperature buffering device and disposed within the cavity of the housing, and a carbon dioxide delivery device coupled to the housing. The non-biological skin substrate simulates a surface property of human skin.

Systems and methods for transporting live insects in a secure and environmentally controlled manner. The systems include containers and packaging for transporting the live insects at a controlled temperature and pressure.

Systems and methods for transporting live insects in a secure and environmentally controlled manner. The systems include containers and packaging for transporting the live insects at a controlled temperature and pressure.