A highly effective lure for the attraction of insect species, such as codling moth, is disclosed. The lure optionally includes pear ester kairomone (DA), dimethyl nonatriene, linalool oxide, and acetic acid. This lure is optionally used to reduce populations of female insects in combination with mating disruption to improve the effectiveness of mating disruption. This combination of insect control strategies has been shown to produce unexpected synergistic benefits.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods of classifying flying insects. The methods utilize recording the wingbeat frequency and amplitude spectrum of flying insects and comparing them to known or created insect models to properly classify the flying insect. The error rate of the classification is reduced by utilizing multiple inputs to the classification system, which may include a precise circadian rhythm for the time of year, current environmental conditions, and flight velocity or direction.

A mosquito surveillance device includes one or more mosquito traps having a camera capable of taking images of mosquitos and transmitting the images electronically to a receiver. Suitable traps include an ovitrap, for example. Images may be transmitted from inside or outside the trap to a receiver using low bandwidth cellular phone networks. The images are processed and displayed using software forming mosquito data. The images may be analyzed and the number of live mosquitos identified, the number of dead mosquitos identified, the species of mosquitos identified, or mapped vector densities in real time identified preferably at high resolution.

The present invention relates to a mosquito-killing lamp, including a shell consisting of an upper shell, a fan frame and a lower shell, wherein the upper shell is provided with a mosquito inlet cavity, the lower shell is provided with a mosquito storage cavity, the fan frame is internally provided with a mounting cavity, a mosquito blocking base is clamped between the fan frame and the lower shell, the mosquito blocking base is provided with an opening for conducting the mounting cavity and the mosquito storage cavity, the mosquito blocking base is provided with a baffle capable of opening or closing the opening in a hinge manner, and a driving mechanism is arranged on the mosquito blocking base. By adoption of the above solution, the mosquitoes are not easy to fly out and the mosquito killing effect is better.

An insect trap is provided with a bottle or bucket for holding insects and one or more conically-shaped, perforated inserts for insertion into the bottle or bucket. The insert includes holes for permitting light and visibility. The trap and/or trap insert may be made from a plastic or a polymer. Furthermore, insect attracting scents may be injected or impregnated into the plastic or polymer. A chemical exhibiting phosphorescence or photoluminescence may also be combined with the plastic and/or polymer. The bucket embodiment has a snap-on or screw-on lid with a high capacity for catching insects in an indoor or outdoor environment.

An acoustic lethal ovitrap, comprising a tray defining an inner space and having a floor which slopes downwardly toward a center point, and also having a side wall defining a curved internal radius; a housing mounted within the tray; a transducer and power/control unit mounted within the housing for generating acoustic energy at a desired wavelength; a solar panel mounted on the housing and producing power for the transducer and power/control unit of the apparatus; wherein the tray captures water and attracts mosquitos to the water within the tray, and the transducer within the housing generates acoustic energy sufficient to kill mosquitos as they are attracted to the device.

Disclosed are real-time insect surveillance sensor devices and methods that use a colorimetric readout for detecting insect disease vectors (such as mosquitoes which can transmit pathogens such as DENV, CHIKV, and ZIKV). The method involves an attractive or feeding solution combined with detector conjugates. The conjugate can specifically detect proteins present in insect saliva and/or proteins specific to mosquito-borne pathogens.

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.

A delivery device and system to supplement CO.sub.2 in an underwater environment without the need for electricity or the use of compressed CO.sub.2. The device consists of a container containing a biological organism such as mycelium and including an exit portal for CO.sub.2 to enter the underwater environment. The device may also incorporate a separation device to delay and control the flow of CO.sub.2. The system requires the device to be held in place through a securing point in the underwater environment. The minimum requirements for the device are described, but in certain instances it will be preferably used with a double-bag or an outer shell housing to protect or aesthetically conceal the placement underwater. The use of this device and system to supplement carbon dioxide in water will span many industries and applications. It will assist with mosquito trapping. It will also supplement CO.sub.2 in underwater growing environments.

A method and system for preparing a distribution program for insects comprises obtaining distribution data of a wild population of insects; obtaining distribution parameters including distribution resolution levels of at least one available distribution vehicle; generating a population density map at a resolution level consistent with the distribution resolution level of the vehicle; generating a release map by modifying the population density map in accordance with the distribution parameters; and generating a path using the release map, the path defining dosages of insects to be released at respective locations along the path.