An attracting device for preventing and treating thrips of cowpea
By designing a trapping device to control cowpea thrips, using a cowpea flower-like design and hanging components to attract the thrips, and then combining it with sticky insecticides or chemical pesticides for trapping and killing, the problem of difficult control of cowpea thrips has been solved, achieving efficient control and environmental protection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies are insufficient to effectively control cowpea thrips, which are small, concealed, have a strong reproductive capacity, are highly resistant to pesticides, and the use of chemical pesticides leads to excessive pesticide residues, affecting food safety.
Design a trap to control cowpea thrips. Use a special colored imitation cowpea flower and a hanging component. Combining portability and reusability, the device attracts cowpea thrips by mimicking the structure and color of cowpea flowers, and then uses a covering cloth and sticky insect glue or chemical pesticides to trap and kill them.
It improves the trapping efficiency of cowpea thrips, reduces the frequency of chemical pesticide use, reduces pesticide residues, ensures food safety, and is multifunctional and environmentally friendly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cowpea thrips control technology, specifically to an attraction device for controlling cowpea thrips. Background Technology
[0002] Cowpea thrips are a major pest of cowpeas, mainly including two species: cowpea hairy thrips and bean thrips.
[0003] However, existing methods for controlling cowpea thrips are difficult due to their small size and concealment, high reproductive capacity, rapid generation overlap, strong resistance to pesticides, preference for hot and dry environments, and strong dispersal ability. Furthermore, their damage symptoms are delayed, and their daytime concealment and late-night activity, coupled with the dense growth of cowpea plants and limitations on pesticide application during flowering, make control difficult. The use of chemical pesticides easily leads to excessive pesticide residues, causing food safety issues. Therefore, this invention aims to develop an attraction device for controlling cowpea thrips. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0005] A device for attracting cowpea thrips includes a rope placed horizontally on a cowpea support. Several imitation cowpea flowers are arranged in a straight line on the rope via a connecting component. A cover cloth is placed on the rope and arranged in a V-shape. Several imitation cowpea flowers are arranged in the inner cavity of the cover cloth.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the attractant device for controlling cowpea thrips according to this utility model, the connecting component includes:
[0007] A connecting plate, the bottom of which is fixedly fitted with an imitation cowpea flower;
[0008] The first connecting block is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the attractant device for controlling cowpea thrips according to this utility model, the connecting assembly further includes:
[0010] The second connecting block is provided on the top of the first connecting block by a fixing component;
[0011] A through hole is provided on the second connecting block, and a rope passes through the through hole.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the attractant device for controlling cowpea thrips according to this utility model, the fixing component includes:
[0013] A threaded groove is formed on the top of the first connecting block;
[0014] A stud is fixedly installed on the bottom of the second connecting block and is threaded into a threaded groove.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the attractant device for controlling cowpea thrips according to this utility model, the fixing component includes:
[0016] A storage slot is provided on the top of the first connecting block;
[0017] An iron rod is fixedly installed on the bottom of the second connecting block, and the iron rod is inserted into the storage slot with an interference fit.
[0018] A magnet is fixedly installed in the storage slot, and the iron rod is attracted to the magnet.
[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the attracting device for preventing cowpea thrips according to this utility model, the cross-sectional shape of the receiving groove, the iron rod and the magnet are square.
[0020] Compared with existing technologies:
[0021] 1. Imitation cowpea flowers with specific colors and structures: Since white and blue are highly attractive to cowpea thrips and taking advantage of the cowpea thrips' ability to avoid light and their tendency to hide their flowers, the imitation cowpea flowers used in this invention come in three colors: white, blue, and white-blue mixed. By imitating the structure of natural petals, the visual attraction to thrips can be maximized.
[0022] 2. Design of the suspension components: By setting ropes, the simulated cowpea flowers can be suspended at a specified height and position on the cowpea plant, which facilitates the attraction and monitoring of thrips;
[0023] 3. Portability and reusability of the device: This utility model is designed to be portable, and the imitation cowpea flower and the covering cloth can be disassembled and reassembled, which makes the device reusable and reduces costs;
[0024] 4. Multifunctionality of the device: This utility model can not only be used to monitor the population dynamics of thrips, but also to control other pests, thus possessing multifunctionality;
[0025] 5. Environmental protection and safety: This utility model adopts an environmentally friendly design to ensure that it will not cause pollution to the environment during use, while ensuring the safety of users. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a front view of the structure of this utility model after the covering cloth has been removed;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a side view of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 5 This is a bottom-view schematic diagram of the imitation cowpea flower of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 6 This is a side view of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0032] In the picture: rope 10, imitation cowpea flower 20, covering cloth 30, connecting plate 40, first connecting block 41, second connecting block 42, through hole 43, threaded groove 50, stud 51, storage groove 60, iron rod 61, magnet 62. Detailed Implementation
[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0034] Example 1:
[0035] This invention provides a device for attracting and controlling cowpea thrips. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figures 1-5 The system includes a rope 10 placed horizontally on a cowpea support. Several imitation cowpea flowers 20 are arranged in a straight line on the rope 10 via a connecting component. The imitation cowpea flowers 20 are integrated into one piece. A shade cloth 30 is placed on the rope 10. The shade cloth 30 can be fixed to the rope 10 with cable ties as needed to reinforce it and protect the imitation cowpea flowers. It is waterproof and lightproof, thus creating a shady place that thrips like. The shade cloth 30 is arranged in a V-shape, and the inner cavity of the shade cloth 30 is provided with several imitation cowpea flowers 20.
[0036] Among them, the imitation cowpea flower 20 comes in three color types: white, blue, and white and blue mixed. Specifically, there are 3 types: ① 2 meters long, 100% white flowers; ② 2 meters long, 100% blue flowers; ③ 2 meters long, 100% white and blue mixed flowers (the ratio of white to blue material in a single flower is white:blue = 3~7:3~7).
[0037] Experiments revealed that ① a 2-meter-long section with 100% white flowers and ③ a 2-meter-long section with 50% blue flowers and 50% white flowers (with adjacent white and blue flowers) had the best insect-repelling effect.
[0038] The connecting assembly includes: a connecting plate 40, a first connecting block 41, a second connecting block 42, and a through hole 43;
[0039] The bottom of the connecting plate 40 is fixedly installed with the imitation cowpea flower 20, the first connecting block 41 is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate 40, and the top of the first connecting block 41 is provided with a second connecting block 42 through a fixing component. The through hole 43 is opened on the second connecting block 42, and the rope 10 passes through the through hole 43.
[0040] The fixing component includes: threaded groove 50, stud 51.
[0041] The threaded groove 50 is formed on the top of the first connecting block 41, and the stud 51 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the second connecting block 42, and the stud 51 is threadedly connected in the threaded groove 50.
[0042] In practical use, the operating steps for those skilled in the art are as follows:
[0043] First, thread the stud 51 into the threaded groove 50. Then, pass the rope 10 through the through hole 43 to place the mesh flower 20 on the rope 10. Next, tie the rope 10 between the two sets of cowpea supports so that the rope 10 can be laid horizontally on the cowpea supports in the field. Place the covering cloth 30 on the rope 10. At this time, the covering cloth 30 will be arranged in a V shape, and the mesh flower 20 will be located in the inner cavity of the covering cloth 30. When cowpea thrips enter the mesh flower 20, they will not be able to get out and will die from lack of water inside. During this process, the number of insects and the survival rate on the simulated cowpea flower 20 can be observed regularly as needed.
[0044] There are no strict restrictions on the type of covering fabric used here, as long as it meets the requirements of being waterproof and lightproof. For example, white nylon fabric is used in this embodiment.
[0045] In addition to causing the cowpea thrips to die naturally from dehydration, the following methods can be used to further enhance the control effect:
[0046] ① Add insect-sticking glue inside the imitation cowpea flower 20 so that cowpea thrips will be stuck as soon as they burrow into the imitation cowpea flower 20, thus increasing the mortality rate of thrips; (After being attracted to the imitation cowpea flower 20, the cowpea thrips will burrow into the flower, ensuring that the thrips are stuck as soon as they come into contact with it).
[0047] ② Push-pull combined control: Spray agricultural plant oil in the cowpea planting area (using its repellent effect on pests) to lure cowpea thrips to the cowpea flower 20 and kill them in a concentrated manner inside the device.
[0048] ③ For cowpea thrips inside the cowpea flower 20, chemical pesticides can be used to kill them in a concentrated manner, thereby avoiding direct spraying of pesticides onto the planted crops and direct contact with the crops.
[0049] Example 2:
[0050] This invention provides a device for attracting and controlling cowpea thrips. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 6 ;
[0051] The fixing components include: a storage slot 60, an iron rod 61, and a magnet 62;
[0052] The storage slot 60 is located on the top of the first connecting block 41. The iron rod 61 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the second connecting block 42. The iron rod 61 is made of iron and is inserted into the storage slot 60 with an interference fit. A sealing ring can be set between the iron rod 61 and the storage slot 60 as needed. The magnet 62 is fixedly installed in the storage slot 60, and the iron rod 61 is attracted to the magnet 62. The cross-sectional shape of the storage slot 60, the iron rod 61 and the magnet 62 is square.
[0053] In practical use, the operating steps for those skilled in the art are as follows:
[0054] First, insert the iron rod 61 into the storage slot 60 with an interference fit and attach it to the magnet 62. Then, pass the rope 10 through the through hole 43 to place the imitation cowpea flower 20 on the rope 10. After that, tie the rope 10 between the two sets of cowpea supports so that the rope 10 can be laid horizontally on the cowpea supports in the field. Place the covering cloth 30 on the rope 10. At this time, the covering cloth 30 will be arranged in a V shape, and the imitation cowpea flower 20 will be located in the inner cavity of the covering cloth 30. When cowpea thrips enter the imitation cowpea flower 20, they will not be able to get out and will die of dehydration inside. During this process, the number of insects and the survival rate on the imitation cowpea flower 20 can be observed regularly as needed.
[0055] In addition to causing the cowpea thrips to die naturally from dehydration, the following methods can be used to further enhance the control effect:
[0056] ① Add insect-sticking glue inside the imitation cowpea flower 20 so that cowpea thrips will be stuck as soon as they burrow into the imitation cowpea flower 20, thus increasing the mortality rate of thrips; (After being attracted to the imitation cowpea flower 20, the cowpea thrips will burrow into the flower, ensuring that the thrips are stuck as soon as they come into contact with it).
[0057] ② Push-pull combined control: Spray agricultural plant oil in the cowpea planting area (using its repellent effect on pests) to lure cowpea thrips to the cowpea flower 20 and kill them in a concentrated manner inside the device.
[0058] ③ For cowpea thrips inside the cowpea flower 20, chemical pesticides can be used to kill them in a concentrated manner, thereby avoiding direct spraying of pesticides onto the planted crops and direct contact with the crops.
[0059] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to embodiments, various modifications can be made and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the features in the embodiments disclosed in this invention can be combined with each other in any way. The lack of an exhaustive description of these combinations in this specification is merely for the sake of brevity and resource conservation. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A device for attracting and controlling cowpea thrips, characterized in that, Includes a rope (10) placed horizontally on a cowpea support, the rope (10) having several imitation cowpea flowers (20) arranged in a straight line via a connecting component, a covering cloth (30) placed on the rope (10) and arranged in a V-shape, the inner cavity of the covering cloth (30) having several imitation cowpea flowers (20).
2. The attraction device for controlling cowpea thrips according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection component includes: A connecting plate (40) is provided, and a cowpea flower (20) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting plate (40); The first connecting block (41) is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate (40).
3. The attraction device for controlling cowpea thrips according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connection component also includes: The second connecting block (42) is provided on the top of the first connecting block (41) by a fixing component; A through hole (43) is provided on the second connecting block (42), and the rope (10) passes through the through hole (43).
4. The attraction device for controlling cowpea thrips according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing component includes: A threaded groove (50) is formed on the top of the first connecting block (41); A stud (51) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the second connecting block (42) and the stud (51) is threaded into the threaded groove (50).
5. The attraction device for controlling cowpea thrips according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing component includes: A storage slot (60) is provided on the top of the first connecting block (41); Iron rod (61), which is fixedly installed on the bottom of the second connecting block (42) and is inserted into the storage slot (60) with an interference fit; A magnet (62) is fixedly installed in a storage slot (60), and an iron rod (61) is attracted to the magnet (62).
6. The attractant device for controlling cowpea thrips according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cross-sectional shape of the storage slot (60), the iron rod (61) and the magnet (62) is square.