Efficient protection method and equipment for river crab fry culture pond
By setting up bird prevention devices, infrared alarm systems and slope structures in river crab seedling breeding ponds, combined with regular patrols and environmental optimization, the problem that existing equipment cannot effectively prevent birds from entering is solved, and the survival rate and growth efficiency of river crab seedlings are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510624376.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-01
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
The existing protective equipment for river crab seedling breeding ponds cannot effectively prevent birds from entering and the structure is simple, resulting in a low survival rate of river crab seedlings and river crabs are prone to escape from the farming ponds.
Bird-proof devices, infrared alarm systems and slope structures are adopted, combined with regular patrols and environmental optimization, bird-proof ropes and bird repellers are set up to prevent birds from entering and improve the survival rate of river crab seedlings through multi-layer protective measures.
It has achieved comprehensive prevention of birds entering the breeding pond, reduced the risk of river crab seedlings being preyed, improved the survival rate and growth efficiency of river crab seedlings, and improved the convenience and stability of equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of aquaculture, and in particular to a high-efficiency protection method and equipment for river crab seedling breeding ponds. Background Art
[0002] During the breeding process of river crab seedlings, breeding ponds face a variety of problems that seriously affect the survival rate and growth and development of river crab seedlings. On the one hand, natural enemies such as birds frequently enter the breeding ponds to prey on river crab seedlings, causing huge economic losses to farmers. On the other hand, river crab seedlings are also very easy to escape from the breeding ponds during the breeding process. Therefore, protective equipment is needed to prevent the escape of river crabs and prevent other natural enemies from entering the breeding ponds and affecting the growth of river crabs. The existing protective structures for river crab breeding ponds generally only use protective films. The protective films are fixed to vertical rods with iron wires, and the vertical rods are then inserted into the pond bank. This protective device has a simple structure and low cost of use. However, this protective structure can only prevent river crabs from escaping from the breeding ponds, and cannot effectively prevent natural enemies such as birds from entering the breeding ponds and affecting the growth of river crabs. The protective effect is single and poor, which makes it difficult to meet the needs of efficient breeding of river crab seedlings. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present invention aims to provide an efficient crab seed breeding pond protection method and equipment to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.
[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0005] An efficient river crab seed breeding pond protection device includes a pond bank, a plug rod and an escape-proof plastic, the plug rod is provided with several groups, the plug rod is plugged into the pond stem, the escape-proof plastic is connected to the plug rod, the pond stem is provided with an inclined slope, the pond bank is connected with a mounting rod, the mounting rod is connected with a bird-proof device, the bird-proof device includes a mounting roller and a bird-proof rope, the mounting roller has convex blocks rotatably connected at both ends, the mounting rod is provided with a convex slide, the convex block is slidably connected to the convex slide, the mounting roller is connected with a hook, and the bird-proof rope The two ends are respectively connected with hanging rings, and the hanging rings cooperate with the hooks. The mounting roller is provided with a sliding square groove, and a sealing plate is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding square groove. The sealing plate cooperates with the hook. The mounting roller is rotatably connected to a threaded rod, and the sealing plate is threadedly connected to the threaded rod, and the threaded rod is connected to a driven bevel gear. The mounting roller is detachably connected to a mounting frame, and the mounting frame is rotatably connected to a rotating rod, and the rotating rod is connected to an active bevel gear, and the active bevel gear is meshed with the driven bevel gear. The hook and the sealing plate are respectively provided with several groups.
[0006] Preferably, the rotating rod is connected with a rotating disc, the rotating disc is connected with a rotating square rod, the rotating square rod is slidably connected with a screwing block, the screwing block is connected with a limiting rod, the mounting frame is provided with a limiting hole, the limiting rod and the limiting hole cooperate with each other, the rotating square rod is sleeved with a spring, and two ends of the spring are respectively connected with the rotating disc and the screwing block.
[0007] Preferably, the pond bank is connected with a fixed rod, and the fixed rod is connected with a continuous bird repeller and a monitoring camera assembly.
[0008] Preferably, the pond bank is connected with an intermittent bird repeller, several mounting rods are respectively connected with an infrared alarm transmitter and an infrared alarm receiver, and the infrared alarm receiver is electrically connected with the intermittent bird repeller.
[0009] Preferably, the surface of the inclined slope is paved with black plastic mulch film, a mesh cloth is paved on the top of the black plastic mulch film, and two ends of the black plastic mulch film and the mesh cloth are respectively located inside the pond bank.
[0010] Preferably, the anti-escape plastic is connected with a tensioning rope.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the anti-escape plastic is located inside the pond bank.
[0012] Preferably, the inserting rod penetrates through the black plastic mulch film and the mesh cloth.
[0013] An efficient protection method for a pond for culturing river crab fry includes the following steps
[0014] S1. Install the protection device as described in any one of claims 1-8;
[0015] S2. Conduct regular inspections. The breeding personnel conduct inspections on the breeding pond once in the morning and once in the evening every day to check whether the protection device is in good condition; at the same time, observe the activities and feeding conditions of the river crab fry, and promptly discover abnormal situations and take corresponding measures;
[0016] S3. Optimize the breeding environment, regularly change the water in the breeding pond, change the water once every 10-12 days, and the amount of water changed each time is 20-30% of the total amount of water in the breeding pond;
[0017] S4. Control natural enemies. Sprinkle snake repellent powder and rodent control agents around the breeding pond to prevent snakes and rodents from entering the breeding pond. At the same time, clean the weeds and sundries around the breeding pond to reduce the hiding places of snakes and rodents.
[0018] The beneficial effects produced by the technical solution compared with the prior art:
[0019] (1) This technical solution is provided with a bird prevention device. Through multiple groups of bird prevention wires, it can prevent birds from entering the breeding pond from the top to hunt crabs. At the same time, through the infrared alarm transmitter, infrared alarm receiver and intermittent bird repeller, it can prevent birds from entering the breeding pond from the side, which can prevent birds from entering the breeding pond in all directions, greatly reducing the risk of crab fry being preyed on by natural enemies and improving the survival rate of crab fry; the intermittent bird repeller is electrically connected to the infrared alarm receiver, so that the intermittent bird repeller does not need to be continuously turned on, saving energy consumption; the bird prevention rope is connected to the installation roller through the hanging ring and the hook, and at the same time, a sealing plate is set to close the hook opening, so that the bird prevention rope can be stably connected to the installation roller, avoiding the bird prevention rope falling off the installation roller; at the same time, the bird prevention rope can be wound on the installation roller, which is convenient for transporting the bird prevention rope; through the cooperation of the convex slider and the convex chute, the installation of the installation roller can be completed, and the installation roller is rotatably connected to the convex block, greatly improving the installation efficiency of the bird prevention rope; at the same time, it is convenient to replace the bird prevention rope singly, improving the convenience of equipment use.
[0020] (2) In the present invention, all the hooks can be opened simultaneously through the rotating rod, which is convenient for the user to quickly replace the bird prevention rope. Through the settings such as the spring and the limiting rod, the sealing plate is not easily moved, improving the stability of closing the hook opening, and further improving the stability of equipment use, effectively playing a role in preventing birds; through the arranged inclined slope, it is convenient for crabs to sunbathe on their backs, improving the growth effect of crabs; through the black plastic mulch film, the growth of vegetation on the inclined slope can be avoided, ensuring the environment of the breeding pond and preventing crabs from escaping due to agitation.
[0021] (3) In the present invention, through regular inspections, optimizing the breeding environment and preventing natural enemies, the protection effect is further improved, thereby greatly improving the crab breeding efficiency and the survival rate of crabs. Description of the Drawings
[0022] Figure 1 is the front partial cross-sectional view of the protection equipment provided by the present invention;
[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the enlarged view at A in
[0024] Figure 3 is the top-down cross-sectional view of the installation roller provided by the present invention;
[0025] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the enlarged view at B in
[0026] Figure 5 is the front cross-sectional view of the rotating square rod provided by the present invention;
[0027] Figure 6 is the side view of the protection equipment provided by the present invention;
[0028] Reference numerals: pond bank 1, inclined slope 2, mesh cloth 3, black plastic film 4, anti-escape plastic 5, insertion rod 6, intermittent bird repeller 7, infrared alarm transmitter 8, fixed rod 9, monitoring camera assembly 10, mounting rod 11, continuous bird repeller 12, anti-bird rope 13, tensioning rope 14, mounting roller 15, hook 16, sealing plate 17, sliding groove 18, threaded rod 19, driven bevel gear 20, driving bevel gear 21, mounting frame 22, rotating rod 23, hanging ring 24, convex chute 25, convex block 26, rotating disc 27, spring 28, rotating square rod 29, screwing block 30, limiting rod 31, limiting hole 32, infrared alarm receiver 33. Detailed implementation manners
[0029] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and implementation manners:
[0030] As Figures 1 to 6 shown, an efficient protection device for crab fry breeding ponds includes a pond bank 1, and also includes insertion rods 6 and anti-escape plastic 5. There are several groups of insertion rods 6, and the insertion rods 6 are inserted into the pond bank. When the insertion rods 6 are inserted into the pond bank 1, they are inserted around the breeding pond at an interval of 2 meters along the pond bank 1 of the breeding pond. The anti-escape plastic 5 is connected to the insertion rods 6 through steel wires, and the anti-escape plastic 5 is surrounded outside the breeding pond through the insertion rods 6. The pond bank is provided with an inclined slope 2, and the pond bank 1 is connected with mounting rods 11. There are four mounting rods 11, and a group of four mounting rods 11 are respectively arranged at the four corners of the breeding pond. The mounting rods 11 are connected with a bird prevention device. The bird prevention device includes mounting rollers 15 and anti-bird ropes 13. There are two groups of mounting rollers 15, and convex blocks 26 are respectively rotatably connected to both ends of the mounting rollers 15. One mounting roller 15 is respectively installed in cooperation with two mounting rods 11. The mounting rods 11 are provided with convex chutes 25, and the convex blocks 26 are slidably connected with the convex chutes 25. The mounting rollers 15 are connected with hooks 16. The two ends of the anti-bird ropes 13 are respectively connected with hanging rings 24, and the hanging rings 24 are matched with the hooks 16. There is an opening above the hooks 16, and the hanging rings 24 can be clamped into the hooks 16, thereby completing the connection between the anti-bird ropes 13 and the hooks 16. A sliding square groove is arranged inside the mounting rollers 15, and a sealing plate 17 is slidably connected inside the sliding square groove. The sliding square groove can play a role in rotating and limiting the sealing plate 17. The sealing plate 17 is matched with the hooks 16, that is, the sealing plate 17 can extend out of the mounting roller 15 to close the opening on the upper side of the hooks 16. The mounting rollers 15 are rotatably connected with threaded rods 19, the sealing plate 17 is threadedly connected with the threaded rods 19, the threaded rods 19 are connected with driven bevel gears 20, the mounting rollers 15 are detachably connected with mounting frames 22 through bolts, the mounting frames 22 are rotatably connected with rotating rods 23, the rotating rods 23 are connected with driving bevel gears 21, and the driving bevel gears 21 are meshed with the driven bevel gears 20. There are several groups of hooks 16 and sealing plates 17, and several groups of sealing plates 17 and hooks 16 are matched one by one;
[0031] The front side of the rotating rod 23 passes through the mounting frame 22 and is connected to a rotating disc 27. The rotating disc 27 is connected to a rotating square rod 29. A screwing block 30 is slidably connected to the rotating square rod 29. The screwing block 30 is connected to a limiting rod 31. The mounting frame 22 is provided with a limiting hole 32. The limiting rod 31 cooperates with the limiting hole 32. The limiting rod 31 can be inserted into the limiting hole 32, thereby restricting the rotation of the screwing block 30. A spring 28 is sleeved on the rotating square rod 29. Both ends of the spring 28 are respectively connected to the rotating disc 27 and the screwing block 30. Through the spring 28, the limiting rod 31 can be stably inserted into the limiting hole 32 usually, improving the limiting effect on the screwing block 30.
[0032] A fixing rod 9 is connected to the pond bank 1. The fixing rod 9 is connected to a continuous bird repeller 12 and a monitoring camera assembly 10. An intermittent bird repeller 7 is connected to the pond bank 1. The intermittent bird repeller 7 is arranged outside the anti-escape plastic 5. The corresponding number of intermittent bird repellers 7 can be set according to the breeding environment. A plurality of mounting rods 11 are respectively connected to an infrared alarm transmitter 8 and an infrared alarm receiver 33. The infrared alarm receiver 33 is electrically connected to the intermittent bird repeller 7.
[0033] The surface of the inclined slope 2 is paved with a black plastic film 4. A net cloth 3 is paved on the top of the black plastic film 4. Both ends of the black plastic film 4 and the net cloth 3 are respectively located inside the pond bank 1. A tensioning rope 14 is connected to the anti-escape plastic 5. The connection stability of the anti-escape plastic 5 can be improved through the tensioning rope 14. The bottom of the anti-escape plastic 5 is located inside the pond bank 1. The inserting rod 6 passes through the black plastic film 4 and the net cloth 3.
[0034] An efficient protection method for crab fry breeding ponds includes the following steps.
[0035] S1. Install the protection equipment as claimed in any one of claims 1-8.
[0036] S2. Conduct regular inspections. The breeding personnel conduct inspections on the breeding pond once in the morning and once in the evening every day to check whether the protection equipment is in good condition. At the same time, observe the activities and feeding conditions of the crab fry, and promptly discover abnormal situations and take corresponding measures.
[0037] S3. Optimize the breeding environment. Regularly change the water in the breeding pond, change the water once every 10-12 days, and the amount of water changed each time is 20-30% of the total amount of water in the breeding pond.
[0038] S4. Prevent natural enemies. Sprinkle snake repellent powder and rodent control agents around the breeding pond to prevent snakes and rodents from entering the breeding pond. At the same time, clean the weeds and sundries around the breeding pond to reduce the hiding places of snakes and rodents.
[0039] The following describes the installation of the protective equipment. When installing, first dig a groove with a depth of 20 cm on the pond embankment 1, and then lay a black plastic film 4 on the inclined slope 2, so that the upper side of the black plastic film 4 is located in the dug groove. Then lay a mesh cloth 3 on the upper side of the black plastic film 4, so that the upper side of the mesh cloth 3 is also located in the dug groove. Cover the lower ends of the black plastic film 4 and the mesh cloth 3 with soil, and then insert the inserting rod 6 into the groove. When the inserting rod 6 is inserted into the groove, it passes through the black plastic film 4 and the mesh cloth 3. Then surround the anti-escape plastic 5 inside the inserting rod 6, so that the bottom of the anti-escape plastic 5 is located in the groove. Then surround the tensioning rope 14, and the tensioning rope 14 is located on the upper side of the anti-escape plastic 5. Then roll up the upper end of the anti-escape plastic 5 outside the tensioning rope 14, pass a steel wire through the anti-escape plastic 5 and then tie the anti-escape plastic 5 to the inserting rod 6, as Figure 1 shown, to complete the connection between the anti-escape plastic 5 and the inserting rod 6. Then fill the groove with backfill soil and compact the backfill soil;
[0040] Then install the anti-bird device. Two sets of installation rollers 15 and four installation rods 11 are in a group. When the anti-bird rope 13 is not pulled out, the hanging rings 24 at both ends of the anti-bird rope 13 are respectively stuck into the hooks 16 of the two sets of installation rollers 15, and the sealing plate 17 slides out of the installation roller 15 to close the opening of the hook 16, as Figure 2 shown. At this time, the anti-bird rope 13 cannot be separated from the installation roller 15, and at this time, under the action of the spring 28, the limiting rod 31 also inserts into the limiting hole 32, so that the rotating rod 23 cannot rotate, and the sealing plate 17 can stably close the opening of the hook 16, and the anti-bird rope 13 can be wound up on one of the installation rollers 15 when not in use; when installing, first install one of the installation rollers 15 on the right installation rod 11, and align the convex block 26 with the convex chute 25 to complete the snap connection between the installation roller 15 and the installation rod 11. After one set of installation rollers 15 is installed, pick up the other set of installation rollers 15 and move it to the left. When the other set of installation rollers 15 moves to the left, the anti-bird rope 13 automatically unfolds and covers the upper part of the breeding pond. When the other set of installation rollers 15 moves to the left end installation rod 11, the anti-bird rope 13 is completely pulled out, and then install the installation roller 15 on the left installation rod 11. At this time, the anti-bird rope 13 is tightened and covers the breeding pond, preventing birds from entering the breeding pond from above;
[0041] The following makes a detailed description of the movement of the sealing plate 17, as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown in the figure, at this time, the sealing plate 17 slides out of the installation circular roller 15 to close the opening on the upper side of the hanging hook 16, so that the hanging ring 24 cannot slide out of the hanging hook 16. And at this time, due to the action of the spring 28, the limiting rod 31 is inserted into the limiting hole 32, resulting in the rotation rod 23 being unable to rotate. When it is necessary to replace the bird-proof rope 13, pull the screwing block 30 forward to make the limiting rod 31 slide out of the limiting block, and then rotate the screwing block 30. The rotation of the screwing block 30 drives the rotation of the rotating square rod 29, and then drives the rotation of the rotating disc 27 and the rotation rod 23, and further drives the simultaneous rotation of all the driving bevel gears 21. Through the transmission of the driven bevel gears 20, all the threaded rods 19 rotate simultaneously, so that the sealing plate 17 moves to the right along the corresponding threaded rod 19 and is retracted into the installation circular roller 15. The sealing plate 17 no longer closes the opening above the hanging hook 16. After the sealing plate 17 is completely retracted into the installation circular roller 15, release the screwing block 30. Under the action of the restoring force of the spring 28, the screwing block 30 is driven to move backward, so that the limiting rod 31 moves backward again and is inserted into the limiting hole 32. At this time, the hanging ring 24 can be removed from the hanging hook 16 to complete the replacement of the bird-proof rope 13. When it is necessary to close the hanging hook 16 again, operate the screwing block 30 in the same way.
[0042] The escape-proof plastic 5 is used to prevent the river crabs from escaping, and the bird-proof device is used to prevent birds from entering the breeding pond from above. During normal use, the continuous bird repeller 12 starts for a long time to play a continuous bird repelling role. As Figure 6 shown in the figure, the right mounting rod 11 is connected to the infrared alarm transmitter 8, and the left mounting rod 11 is connected to the infrared alarm receiver 33. When a bird is about to enter the breeding pond from the ground, it will pass between the infrared alarm transmitter 8 and the infrared alarm receiver 33. At this time, the infrared rays emitted by the infrared alarm transmitter 8 are blocked, and the infrared alarm receiver 33 cannot receive the infrared rays, so the intermittent bird repeller 7 is activated. The intermittent bird repeller 7 emits a sound to disperse the birds and prevent the birds from entering the breeding pond from the ground. Figure 6 Only the alarm device on one side of the breeding pond is shown. In actual settings, infrared alarm receivers 33 and infrared alarm transmitters 8 can be set on all four sides of the breeding pond; in actual settings, two groups of bird-proof devices can also be set, and the bird-proof ropes 13 of the two groups of bird-proof devices are vertically arranged to improve the bird-proof effect. Subsequently, the mounting frame 22 can also be removed to repair the driving bevel gears 21, etc., to improve the convenience of using the equipment. For the sake of clear view, not all the hatching lines are shown in the attached drawings of the specification, but it does not affect the understanding of the technical solution of this application. This is hereby explained.
[0043] The above are only embodiments of the present invention, and common general technical solutions and / or features in the solutions are not described in detail herein. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the technical solution of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention, and these will not affect the implementation effect of the present invention and the practicability of the patent. The protection scope required by this application shall be subject to the content of its claims, and the specific implementation manners and the like recorded in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.
Claims
1. An efficient protective device for crab fry breeding ponds, including a pond embankment (1), characterized in that: It also includes inserting rods (6) and anti-escape plastics (5). There are several groups of the inserting rods (6). The inserting rods (6) are inserted into the pond ridge (1). The anti-escape plastics (5) are connected to the inserting rods (6). The pond ridge (1) is provided with an inclined slope (2). The pond ridge (1) is connected with a mounting rod (11). The mounting rod (11) is connected with a bird-proof device. The bird-proof device includes a mounting round roller (15) and a bird-proof rope (13). Both ends of the mounting round roller (15) are respectively rotatably connected with convex blocks (26). The mounting rod (11) is provided with convex sliding grooves (25). The convex blocks (26) are slidably connected with the convex sliding grooves (25). The mounting round roller (15) is connected with a hook (16). Both ends of the bird-proof rope (13) are respectively connected with hanging rings (24). The hanging rings (24) cooperate with the hook (16). The mounting round roller (15) is provided with a sliding square groove (18). A sealing plate (17) is slidably connected inside the sliding square groove (18). The sealing plate (17) cooperates with the hook (16). The mounting round roller (15) is rotatably connected with a threaded rod (19). The sealing plate (17) is threadedly connected with the threaded rod (19). The threaded rod (19) is connected with a driven bevel gear (20). The mounting round roller (15) is detachably connected with a mounting frame (22). The mounting frame (22) is rotatably connected with a rotating rod (23). The rotating rod (23) is connected with a driving bevel gear (21). The driving bevel gear (21) meshes with the driven bevel gear (20). There are several groups of the hooks (16) and the sealing plates (17) respectively.
2. The protective equipment for an efficient pond for culturing Chinese mitten crab fry as described in claim 1, wherein: The rotating rod (23) is connected with a rotating disc (27). The rotating disc (27) is connected with a rotating square rod (29). A screwing block (30) is slidably connected to the rotating square rod (29). The screwing block (30) is connected with a limiting rod (31). The mounting frame (22) is provided with a limiting hole (32). The limiting rod (31) cooperates with the limiting hole (32). A spring (28) is sleeved on the rotating square rod (29). Both ends of the spring (28) are respectively connected with the rotating disc (27) and the screwing block (30).
3. The protective equipment for an efficient pond for culturing Chinese mitten crab fry as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The pond ridge (1) is connected with a fixing rod (9). The fixing rod (9) is connected with a continuous bird repeller (12) and a monitoring camera assembly (10).
4. The protective equipment for an efficient crab seedling breeding pond according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pond ridge (1) is connected with an intermittent bird repeller (7). Several of the mounting rods (11) are respectively connected with an infrared alarm transmitter (9) and an infrared alarm receiver (33). The infrared alarm receiver (33) is electrically connected with the intermittent bird repeller (7).
5. An efficient protective device for a pond for culturing Chinese mitten crab fry as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the inclined slope (2) is covered with a black plastic mulch film (4). A mesh cloth (3) is laid on the top of the black plastic mulch film (4). Both ends of the black plastic mulch film (4) and the mesh cloth (3) are respectively located inside the pond ridge (1).
6. An efficient protection device for river crab fry breeding ponds according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-escape plastics (5) are connected with a tensioning rope (14).
7. An efficient protective device for river crab fry breeding ponds as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the anti-escape plastics (5) is located inside the pond ridge (1).
8. The protective equipment for an efficient pond for culturing Chinese mitten crab fry according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inserting rods (6) pass through the black plastic mulch film (4) and the mesh cloth (3).
9. An efficient protection method for the breeding ponds of Chinese mitten crabs, characterized in that: It includes the following steps. S1. Install the protection equipment as described in any one of claims 1-8; S2. Conduct regular inspections. The breeding personnel shall conduct inspections of the breeding ponds once in the morning and once in the evening every day, check whether the protection equipment is in good condition; at the same time, observe the activities and feeding conditions of the crab fry, promptly discover abnormal situations and take corresponding measures; S3. Optimize the breeding environment, regularly change the water in the breeding ponds, change the water once every 10-12 days, and the amount of water changed each time is 20-30% of the total amount of water in the breeding ponds; S4. Control natural enemies. Sprinkle snake repellent powder and rodent control agents around the breeding ponds to prevent snakes and rodents from entering the breeding ponds. At the same time, clean up the weeds and sundries around the breeding ponds to reduce the hiding places of snakes and rodents.