Portable bee mite rate detection device and method

Abstract

The invention relates to a portable bee mite rate detection device and method, the portable bee mite rate detection device comprises a sample body bottle, a detection device and a liquid containing bottle, the two ends of the detection device are in threaded connection with the sample body bottle and the liquid containing bottle to form the portable bee mite infection rate detection device, the outer wall of the detection device is provided with a display screen, and the display screen is connected with the liquid containing bottle. The display screen is integrated with a display module, a first screen, a second screen and a detection system are arranged in the detection device, the detection system comprises a first infrared detection counting module, a second infrared detection counting module and an operation module, the first infrared detection counting module records information of the number of sample bees, and the second infrared detection counting module records information of the number of sample bees. The second infrared detection counting module records information of the number of bee mites passing through the first screen, the operation module calculates the bee mite rate according to the information recorded by the first infrared detection counting module and the second infrared detection counting module and transmits the bee mite rate to the display module, and the display module displays the bee mite rate on the display screen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of beekeeping equipment, and in particular to a mite rate detection device and method that are convenient to carry. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, mite infestations have been severe, the strength of overwintering bee colonies has plummeted, and the output of bee products has declined. The main reasons are that the occurrence and development of large and small mites are not clearly understood, and control measures are ineffective according to the usual practices. During the summer and autumn, mite reproduction is rapid and spreads continuously. During the period of breeding overwintering bees of the right age, mite damage is severe; The large varroa mite is also called Varroa destructor, and the small varroa mite is Tropilaelaps clareae, which are the main parasitic pests that harm Western honey bees. The large mite harms adult bees and brood combs throughout the year and occurs except in winter. The large varroa mite has a fast reproduction rate, causing the weight of newly emerged bees to decrease, their wings and legs to be deformed, losing their flying ability, shortening their lifespan, crawling on the ground around the beehive, and severely reducing the productivity of the bee colony. Often, there are broods but few bees, resulting in the death of the entire colony. As the saying goes, "If beekeepers don't control mites, they'll just be spinning their wheels all year." The parasitism of varroa mites is divided into two stages: free parasitism on the bee body and reproduction in capped cells. During the free parasitism stage on the bee body, it parasitizes between the thoracic and abdominal segments of worker bees and drones. Generally, 1 to 2 female mites parasitize on 1 worker bee, and there can be more than 7 mites on a drone. During the reproduction stage in capped cells, usually 1 to 3 mites parasitize in worker bee larval cells, while in drone larval cells, there can be as many as 20 to 30 mites. When mite damage is severe, large varroa mites can also be seen on the surface of worker bees, and even crawling on the bottom of the beehive and at the entrance of the hive. The large varroa mite mainly parasitizes on the old larvae and pupae in the capped brood combs, and reproduces by sucking the body fluids of the larvae and pupae, causing the larvae to be unable to pupate. Fortunately, the emerging young bees also have incomplete wings and cannot fly, crawling on the ground around the apiary until they die. The small varroa mite mainly parasitizes on the brood combs and rarely appears on the bees outside the comb. Therefore, beekeepers will regularly check the parasitism rate of large mites on the surface of adult bees; The traditional method for detecting varroa mites is to extract brood combs with bees from the bee colony, randomly sample and grab 50 - 100 worker bees, check whether there are varroa mites parasitizing at the inter-segmental parts of their chests and abdomens, and calculate the parasitism rate based on the ratio of the number of varroa mites to the number of inspected bees. The tools used include a shaker, a sample cup with a split design, and a sieve cup. Generally, beekeeping farms are located in remote areas far from the city. The shaker is a specific experimental device, which is large in size, inconvenient to carry and install, and has low detection efficiency. Although the split-designed sample cup and sieve cup are small in size, their split design similar to a floating cup makes them more cumbersome to use. Moreover, the existing method for calculating the number of varroa mites completely relies on manually observing the size of varroa mite individuals and counting them to obtain the number of varroa mites, which is slow in efficiency and low in accuracy. Therefore, a varroa mite rate detection device with a reasonable structure, convenient to carry, high counting efficiency, and accurate counting is needed to enable beekeepers to timely master the varroa mite rate for timely prevention and control of varroa mites. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a portable bee mite rate detection device. The portable bee mite rate detection device has a reasonable structure and is convenient to carry. It can detect the bee mite rate at any time and place, achieving the purpose of facilitating the timely grasp of bee mite rate information. Through the infrared detection and counting module, the operation module and the display module, the calculated bee mite rate is displayed on the LED display screen, replacing the traditional method of manually counting the number of bee mites and then manually calculating the bee mite rate, achieving the purpose of being convenient, fast, accurate and efficient.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is a portable bee mite rate detection device, which includes a sample bottle, a detection device, and a liquid storage bottle. Among them, both ends of the detection device are threadedly connected to the sample bottle and the liquid storage bottle to form the portable bee mite infection rate detection device. The detection device is cylindrical. A display screen is provided on the outer wall of the detection device, and the display screen integrates a display module. A first sieve, a second sieve and a detection system are provided in the detection device. The detection system includes a first infrared detection and counting module, a second first infrared detection and counting module and an operation module. The first infrared detection and counting module is provided at the front end of the first sieve, and the second infrared detection and counting module is provided at the front end of the second sieve. An operation module is provided between the first sieve and the second sieve. The operation module is installed on the inner wall of the detection device. The first infrared detection and counting module records the information of the number of sample bees and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. The second infrared detection and counting module records the information of the number of bee mites passing through the first sieve and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. The operation module is used to calculate the bee mite rate according to the information recorded by the first infrared detection and counting module and the second infrared detection and counting module. The operation module wirelessly transmits the calculated bee mite rate to the display module, and the display module displays the bee mite rate on the display screen. The operation module calculates the bee mite rate according to the formula: bee mite rate = (number of bee mites / number of sample bees) × 100%. The sieve holes of the first sieve are circular, and the sieve hole diameter is 6 mm. The sieve holes of the second sieve are circular, and the sieve hole diameter is 0.6 mm. There are internal threads on the inner walls at both ends of the detection device. There are external threads at the bottle mouth of the sampling bottle, and there are external threads at the bottle mouth of the liquid storage bottle. The liquid contained in the liquid storage bottle is 75% alcohol. The display screen is an LED screen. The working process of the present invention includes the following steps. Step 1: Collect the bees on the unsealed large larval spleen on the bee spleen and put them into the sample bottle. Step 2: Fill the liquid storage bottle with 75% alcohol to two-thirds of its volume. Step 3: Connect the sample bottle and the liquid storage bottle into an integrated whole through the detection device. Step 4: Start the detection device and shake the portable varroa mite rate detection device up and down. The alcohol in the liquid storage bottle passes through the first sieve and the second sieve in the detection device, constantly flushing the bees in the sample bottle back and forth between the liquid storage bottle and the sample bottle. After 30 seconds, vertically static the portable varroa mite rate detection device. At this time, the bees stay on the first sieve. After the varroa mites on the bee body surface are flushed by the alcohol, they fall onto the second sieve. At this time, the first infrared detection and counting module records the information of the number of sample bees and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. The second infrared detection and counting module records the information of the number of varroa mites passing through the first sieve and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. The operation module calculates the varroa mite rate based on the information recorded by the first infrared detection and counting module and the second infrared detection and counting module. The operation module wirelessly transmits the calculated varroa mite rate to the display module. Step 5: The display module displays the varroa mite rate on the display screen. If the varroa mite rate exceeds 2%, mite control needs to be strengthened. In addition, the present invention also provides a method for detecting the varroa mite rate, including the following steps: Step 1: The first infrared detection and counting module records the information of the number of sample bees and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. Step 2: The second infrared detection records the information of the number of varroa mites passing through the first sieve and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. Step 3: The operation module calculates the varroa mite rate based on the information recorded by the first infrared detection and counting module and the second infrared detection and counting module. Specifically, the operation module calculates the varroa mite rate according to the formula: varroa mite rate = (number of varroa mites / number of sample bees) × 100%. Step 4: The operation module wirelessly transmits the calculated varroa mite rate to the display module, and the display module displays the varroa mite rate on the display screen.

[0005] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The portable varroa mite rate detection device has a reasonable structure and is convenient to carry. It can detect the varroa mite rate at any time and place, achieving the beneficial effect of facilitating timely mastery of varroa mite rate information. Through the infrared detection and counting module, the operation module and the display module, the calculated varroa mite rate is displayed on the LED display screen, replacing the traditional method of manually counting the number of varroa mites and then manually calculating the varroa mite rate, achieving the beneficial effects of convenience, speed, accuracy and high efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 It is a structural view of the present invention; Figure 2 It is an exploded schematic view of the structure of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the detection system of the present invention; Figure 4 is a schematic working flow diagram of the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic flow diagram of the method for detecting the varroa mite rate of the present invention; Detailed implementation manners

[0007] The detailed implementation manners of the present invention are as follows: Example 1, a portable device for detecting the varroa mite rate, referring to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 , including a sample bottle 1, a detection device 3, and a liquid storage bottle 4. Among them, both ends of the detection device 3 are threadedly connected to the sample bottle 1 and the liquid storage bottle 4 to form the portable device for detecting the varroa mite infection rate. The detection device 3 is cylindrical. A display screen 2 is provided on the outer wall of the detection device 3. The display screen 2 integrates a display module. A first sieve 6, a second sieve 10, and a detection system are provided in the detection device 3. The detection system includes a first infrared detection and counting module 7, a second first infrared detection and counting module 9, and an operation module 8. The first infrared detection and counting module 7 is provided at the front end of the first sieve 6. The second infrared detection and counting module 9 is provided at the front end of the second sieve 10. An operation module 8 is provided between the first sieve 6 and the second sieve 10. The operation module 8 is installed on the inner wall of the detection device 3, referring to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 , the first infrared detection and counting module 7 records the information of the number of sample bees and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module 8. The second infrared detection and counting module 9 records the information of the number of varroa mites passing through the first sieve 6 and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module 8. The operation module 8 is used to calculate the varroa mite rate according to the information recorded by the first infrared detection and counting module 7 and the second infrared detection and counting module 9. The operation module 8 wirelessly transmits the calculated varroa mite rate to the display module, and the display module displays the varroa mite rate on the display screen 2; Referring to Figure 5 , the operation module calculates the varroa mite rate according to varroa mite rate = (number of varroa mites / number of sample bees) × 100%; Referring to Figure 2 , the sieve holes of the first sieve 6 are circular, and the sieve hole diameter is 6 mm; Referring to Figure 2 , the sieve holes of the second sieve 10 are circular, and the sieve hole diameter is 0.6 mm; Referring to Figure 2 , there are internal threads on the inner walls at both ends of the detection device 3; Referring to Figure 2, the mouth of the sampling bottle 1 has an external thread 5, and the mouth of the liquid storage bottle 4 has an external thread 11; Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , the liquid stored in the liquid storage bottle is 75% alcohol; Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , the display screen is an LED screen; Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , the working process of the present invention includes the following steps, Step 1, collect the bees on the unsealed large larval spleen on the bee spleen and put them into the sample bottle 1. The number of bees can be any number within the range of 50 to 500; Step 2, fill the liquid storage bottle 4 with 75% alcohol to two-thirds of its volume; Step 3, connect the sample bottle 1 and the liquid storage bottle 4 into a whole through the detection device 3; Step 4, start the detection device 3 and shake the portable bee mite rate detection device up and down. The alcohol in the liquid storage bottle 4 passes through the first sieve 6 and the second sieve 10 in the detection device 3, and continuously reciprocates between the liquid storage bottle 4 and the sample bottle 1 to wash the bees in the sample bottle 1. After 30 seconds, vertically stop the portable bee mite rate detection device. At this time, the bees stay on the first sieve 6. After the bee mites on the bee body surface are washed by the alcohol, they fall onto the second sieve 10. At this time, the first infrared detection and counting module 7 records the number information of the sample bees and wirelessly transmits it to the operation module 8. The infrared detection and counting module 9 records the number information of the bee mites passing through the first sieve 6 and wirelessly transmits it to the operation module 8. The operation module 8 calculates the bee mite rate according to the formula: bee mite rate = (number of bee mites / number of sample bees) × 100%, and the operation module 8 wirelessly transmits the calculated bee mite rate to the display module; Step 5, the display module displays the bee mite rate on the display screen 2. If the bee mite rate exceeds 2%, mite control needs to be strengthened; Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 , in addition, the present invention also provides a method for detecting the bee mite rate, including the following steps, Step 1, the first infrared detection and counting module 7 records the number information of the sample bees and wirelessly transmits it to the operation module 8; Step 2, the second infrared detection and counting module 9 records the number information of the bee mites passing through the first sieve 6 and wirelessly transmits it to the operation module 8; Step 3: The operation module 8 calculates the varroa mite rate according to the information recorded by the first infrared detection and counting module 7 and the second infrared detection and counting module 9. Specifically, the operation module calculates the varroa mite rate according to the formula: varroa mite rate = (number of varroa mites / number of sample bees) × 100%. Step 4: The operation module 8 wirelessly transmits the calculated varroa mite rate to the display module, and the display module displays the varroa mite rate on the display screen 2.

[0008] The above embodiments are only illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person familiar with this technology can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed by the present invention should still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mite rate detection device that is convenient to carry, comprising a sample bottle, a detection device, and a liquid storage bottle, characterized in that: The two ends of the described detection device are threadedly connected to the sample bottle and the liquid storage bottle to form the portable bee mite infection rate detection device. The detection device is cylindrical. A display screen is provided on the outer wall of the detection device. The display screen integrates a display module. A first screen, a second screen, and a detection system are provided in the detection device. The detection system includes a first infrared detection and counting module, a second infrared detection and counting module, and an operation module. The first infrared detection and counting module is provided at the front end of the first screen. The second infrared detection and counting module is provided at the front end of the second screen. An operation module is provided between the first screen and the second screen. The operation module is installed on the inner wall of the detection device. The first infrared detection and counting module records the number information of the sample bees and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. The second infrared detection and counting module records the number information of the bee mites passing through the first screen and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. The operation module is used to calculate the bee mite rate according to the information recorded by the first infrared detection and counting module and the second infrared detection and counting module. The operation module wirelessly transmits the calculated bee mite rate to the display module. The display module displays the bee mite rate on the display screen.

2. The portable varroa mite rate detection device according to claim 1, wherein: The operation module calculates the bee mite rate according to the formula: bee mite rate = (number of bee mites / number of sample bees) × 100%.

3. The mite detection device that is easy to carry according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sieve holes of the first screen are circular, and the sieve hole diameter is 6 mm.

4. The portable varroa mite rate detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sieve holes of the second screen are circular, and the sieve hole diameter is 0.6 mm.

5. The portable varroa mite rate detection device according to claim 1, wherein: There are internal threads on the inner walls at both ends of the detection device.

6. The portable mite rate detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are external threads at the bottle mouths of the sampling bottle and the liquid storage bottle.

7. The portable varroa mite rate detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid contained in the liquid storage bottle is 75% alcohol.

8. The mite rate detection device that is convenient to carry according to claim 1, wherein: The display screen is an LED screen.

9. The portable varroa mite rate detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The working process of the present invention includes the following steps: Step 1: Collect the bees on the unsealed large larval combs on the bee brood combs and put them into the sample bottle. Step 2: Fill two-thirds of the volume of 75% alcohol into the liquid storage bottle. Step 3: Connect the sample bottle and the liquid storage bottle into a whole through the detection device. Step 4: Start the detection device and shake the portable bee mite rate detection device up and down. The alcohol in the liquid storage bottle passes through the first filter screen and the second filter screen in the detection device, and continuously flushes the bees in the sample bottle back and forth between the liquid storage bottle and the sample bottle. After 30 seconds, vertically stop the portable bee mite rate detection device. At this time, the bees stay on the first screen. After the bee mites on the bee bodies are washed by the alcohol, they fall onto the second screen along with the alcohol. At this time, the first infrared detection and counting module records the number information of the sample bees and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. The second infrared detection and counting module records the number information of the bee mites passing through the first screen and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module. The operation module calculates the bee mite rate according to the information recorded by the first infrared detection and counting module and the second infrared detection and counting module. The operation module wirelessly transmits the calculated bee mite rate to the display module. Step 5: The display module displays the bee mite rate on the display screen. If the bee mite rate exceeds 2%, mite control needs to be strengthened.

10. A method for detecting the varroa mite rate, comprising the following steps: Step 1, the first infrared detection and counting module records the number information of the sample bees and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module; Step 2, the second infrared detection and counting module records the number information of the varroa mites passing through the first screen and wirelessly transmits the data to the operation module; Step 3, the operation module calculates the varroa mite rate according to the information recorded by the first infrared detection and counting module and the second infrared detection and counting module; specifically, the operation module calculates the varroa mite rate according to the formula: varroa mite rate = (number of varroa mites / number of sample bees) × 100%; Step 4, the operation module wirelessly transmits the calculated varroa mite rate to the display module, and the display module displays the varroa mite rate on the display screen.

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