Multifunctional pesticide effect test device for termite control agent

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of termite control, in particular to a multifunctional termite control agent pesticide effect testing device. The device comprises a bottom plate, a first test cup, a cover plate, a third test cup, two second test cups, a plurality of connecting pipes and a plurality of silica gel plugs, a plurality of first through holes are circumferentially formed in the outer wall of the first test cup; two second through holes are formed in the outer wall of the second test cup in the circumferential direction; a third through hole is formed in the outer wall of the third test cup; the first through hole is communicated with the second through hole or the third through hole through a connecting pipe; and one second through hole in one second test cup is communicated with one second through hole in the other second test cup through a connecting pipe. By arranging a plurality of test cups with different through hole structures and utilizing parts such as the connecting pipe and the silica gel plug, different communication combinations are flexibly constructed, so that the pharmacodynamic test can be conveniently carried out on a plurality of medicaments at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of termite control, and in particular to a multi-functional termite control agent efficacy test device. Background Art

[0002] Chemical control is the main technical means for termite prevention and control. Discovering new pesticide active ingredients and screening various chemical agents are crucial for termite prevention and control. Therefore, the efficacy tests of active ingredients and control agents have become the primary steps in agent research and development.

[0003] When faced with numerous chemical agents to be screened, traditional test methods may have problems such as inconvenient operation, difficulty in simultaneously conducting comparative tests of multiple agents, limited test sample quantity, and cumbersome management and observation of multiple groups of tests, making the screening process time-consuming, laborious, inefficient, and delaying the process of new agents being put into use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.

[0005] The solution of the present invention to solve its technical problem is: a multi-functional termite control agent efficacy test device, which includes a bottom plate, a first test cup, a cover plate, a third test cup, two second test cups, multiple connecting tubes, and multiple silica gel plugs; the first test cup is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate, and a plurality of first through holes are circumferentially arranged on the outer wall of the first test cup; the second test cup is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate, and two second through holes are circumferentially arranged on the outer wall of the second test cup; the third test cup is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate, and a third through hole is arranged on the outer wall of the third test cup; both ends of the connecting tube are provided with detachable sealing joints, and the first through hole is connected to the second through hole or the third through hole through the connecting tube; one of the second through holes on one of the second test cups is connected to one of the second through holes on the other second test cup through the connecting tube; in the case where the first through hole, the second through hole, and the third through hole are not connected to the connecting tube, the first through hole, the second through hole, and the third through hole are blocked by the silica gel plugs; the cover plate covers the tops of the first test cup, the second test cup, and the third test cup.

[0006] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The bottom plate provides a basic plane for placement; the first test cup is used to place termites to be tested, and the first through-hole can be used to communicate with other test cups; the second test cup is used to accommodate relevant substances such as medicaments, and through the second through-hole, it cooperates with other test cups to realize test operations such as the interaction and comparison of different medicaments; the third test cup is communicated with the first test cup through the third through-hole and can serve as a control group in the experiment; the connecting pipe connects the test cups through a detachable sealing joint, providing a passage for termites to pass between different test cups; the silica gel plug is used to block or release the through-holes of the test cups. When it is necessary to isolate a certain test cup, the silica gel plug can be used to control the flow between the test cups; the cover plate plays a sealing role to prevent external factors from interfering with the experiment. By setting multiple test cups with different through-hole structures and using components such as connecting pipes and silica gel plugs, different medicament connection combinations can be flexibly constructed, which is convenient for simultaneously conducting efficacy tests on multiple chemical medicaments and effectively improves the screening efficiency; the side of the test cup is open, enabling multiple groups of the device to be stacked for simultaneous experiments, maximizing the number of test samples in a limited space, and multiple comparison experiments of different medicaments can be carried out simultaneously, which is convenient for experimenters to uniformly manage and observe multiple groups of experiments.

[0007] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, six first through-holes are uniformly arranged in the circumferential direction of the outer wall of the first test cup, the number of the second test cups is set to four, the second test cups are arranged in a rectangle around the first test cup, the number of the third test cups is set to two, and the third test cups are respectively arranged on both sides of the first test cup.

[0008] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a fitting groove matching with the test cup is provided on the bottom surface of the cover plate.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the connecting pipe includes a pipe body, a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring. The first sealing ring is arranged at both ends of the pipe body and is used to fit with the inner wall of the test cup, and the second sealing ring is arranged at both ends of the pipe body and is used to fit with the outer wall of the test cup.

[0010] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, ventilation holes are also provided on the second test cup and the third test cup, and nylon membranes are covered on the ventilation holes.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, scale lines are provided on the outer walls of the first test cup, the second test cup and the third test cup, which are used to accurately measure the thickness of the laid fine sand or vermiculite.

[0012] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the silica gel plug has a conical sealing part and a hand-held flange part, and anti-slip patterns are provided on the hand-held flange part.

[0013] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the inner walls of the first test cup, the second test cup and the third test cup are all coated with an anti-termite coating to prevent termites from attaching to the cup walls.

[0014] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the first test cup, the second test cup and the third test cup are fixed to the bottom plate by hot melt adhesive, and the ventilation hole is arranged at one end far from the first test cup.

[0015] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the materials of the first test cup, the second test cup, the third test cup, the connecting pipe and the bottom plate are acrylic, and the materials of the silica gel plug and the cover plate are silica gel. Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of still another embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the first test cup of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the second test cup of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the third test cup of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the connecting pipe of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the drawings: 100 - bottom plate, 200 - first test cup, 210 - first through hole, 300 - second test cup, 310 - second through hole, 320 - ventilation hole, 400 - third test cup, 410 - third through hole, 500 - connecting pipe, 510 - pipe body, 520 - first sealing ring, 530 - second sealing ring, 600 - silica gel plug, 700 - cover plate. Detailed Embodiments

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings required for the description of the embodiments above are briefly described. Obviously, the described drawings are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Without creative efforts, those skilled in the art can also obtain other design solutions and drawings based on these drawings.

[0025] The concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts based on the embodiments of the present invention all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, all the connection / linkage relationships mentioned in the text do not simply refer to the direct connection of components, but refer to the formation of a more optimal connection structure by adding or reducing connection accessories according to specific implementation situations. The various technical features in the present invention can be interactively combined without conflicting with each other.

[0026] Chemical control is the main technical means for termite prevention and control. Discovering new pesticide active ingredients and screening chemical agents with different modes are crucial for termite prevention and control. Therefore, the efficacy tests of active ingredients and control agents have become the primary steps in agent research and development.

[0027] When faced with numerous chemical agents to be screened, traditional test methods may have problems such as inconvenient operation, difficulty in simultaneously conducting comparative tests on multiple agents, limited number of test samples, and cumbersome management and observation of multiple groups of tests, making the screening process time-consuming and laborious, with low efficiency and delaying the process of new agents being put into use.

[0028] For this reason, the present invention proposes a multifunctional termite control agent efficacy test device, referring to Figures 1 to 7, which includes a bottom plate 100, a first test cup 200, a cover plate 700, a third test cup 400, two second test cups 300, multiple connecting tubes 500 and multiple silicone plugs 600; the first test cup 200 is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate 100, and a plurality of first through holes 210 are circumferentially arranged on the outer wall of the first test cup 200; the second test cup 300 is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate 100, and two second through holes 310 are circumferentially arranged on the outer wall of the second test cup 300; the third test cup 400 is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate 100, and a third through hole 410 is arranged on the outer wall of the third test cup 400; both ends of the connecting tube 500 are provided with detachable sealing joints, and the first through hole 210 is connected to the second through hole 310 or the third through hole 410 through the connecting tube 500; one of the second through holes 310 on one of the second test cups 300 is connected to one of the second through holes 310 on the other second test cup 300 through the connecting tube 500; when the first through hole 210, the second through hole 310 and the third through hole 410 are not connected to the connecting tube 500, the first through hole 210, the second through hole 310 and the third through hole 410 are blocked by the silicone plug 600; the cover plate 700 covers the tops of the first test cup 200, the second test cup 300 and the third test cup 400.

[0029] The bottom plate 100 provides a basic plane for placement; the first test cup 200 places the termites to be tested, and the first through hole 210 can be used to communicate with other test cups; the second test cup 300 is used to hold relevant substances such as chemicals, and through the second through hole 310, it cooperates with other test cups to realize experimental operations such as the interaction and comparison of different chemicals; the third test cup 400 is connected to the first test cup 200 through the third through hole 410 and acts as a control group in the experiment; the connecting tube 500 connects the test cups through detachable sealing joints and provides a passage for termites to pass between different test cups; the silicone plug 600 is used to block or release the through holes of the test cups. When it is necessary to isolate a certain test cup, the silicone plug 600 can be used to control the flow between the test cups; the cover plate 700 plays a sealing role to prevent external factors from interfering with the experiment. By setting multiple test cups with different through hole structures and using components such as the connecting tube 500 and the silicone plug 600, different chemical agent connection combinations can be flexibly constructed, which is convenient for simultaneously conducting efficacy tests on multiple chemical agents and effectively improves the screening efficiency; the side openings of the test cups enable the device to stack multiple groups for simultaneous experiments, maximizing the number of test samples in a limited space, and multiple comparison experiments of different chemicals can be carried out simultaneously, which is convenient for experimenters to uniformly manage and observe multiple groups of experiments.

[0030] When conducting the efficacy test of termite control agents, in accordance with Figure 2The shown connecting device constructs a potential communication channel between the medicament and the test cup where the termites are located through the connecting tube 500, and the silica gel plug 600 plugs the unused through-holes as needed; the termites are placed in the first test cup 200, and then different medicaments, bait agents, bait bases, compounds or other substances to be subjected to selection tests are added to the remaining test cups respectively. The third test cup 400 is set as a control group as needed; during the test, by observing the feeding behavior and other behavioral performances of the termites towards different substances, the effects of different medicaments, bait agents, bait bases, compounds, etc. on the feeding selection of termites are compared; in addition to the control group, the device can perform selection tests on up to five medicaments simultaneously, efficiently screening and comparing these different substances, and providing a basis for subsequent related research and applications.

[0031] When conducting the termite efficacy transmission test, in accordance with Figure 3 The shown connecting device constructs a potential communication channel between the medicament and the test cup where the termites are located through the connecting tube 500, and the silica gel plug 600 plugs the unused through-holes as needed; the corresponding medicaments are placed in the corresponding test cups respectively, and the through-holes of each test cup are connected through components such as the connecting tube 500 to construct a specific medicament circulation and interaction channel; by utilizing the structural characteristics of the device and the synergistic effect of each component, the scenario of medicament virulence transmission in the actual environment is simulated, and the transmission of the medicament between different test cups and the impact on the termites are observed, so that the standard test of the virulence transmission ability of three medicaments can be carried out simultaneously, thereby evaluating the efficacy transmission characteristics of different medicaments and providing an important reference for studying the actual application effect of medicaments in termite control; in addition, three cups can be connected in sequence for the secondary virulence transmission ability test of the medicament. By virtue of the specific connection relationship constructed by the connecting tube 500 and the through-holes between the three test cups, the situation of the medicament in a more complex transmission process is simulated, and the effect of the secondary virulence transmission of the medicament on the termites is studied, further expanding the functional scope of the device for studying different characteristics of the medicament.

[0032] Traditional efficacy test methods mostly simply place termites in an environment containing agents for observation, making it difficult to conduct systematic and comprehensive comparative tests on multiple agents simultaneously. Thus, in one embodiment, six first through-holes 210 are evenly provided in the circumferential direction on the outer wall of the first test cup 200, the number of the second test cups 300 is set to four, the second test cups 300 are arranged in a rectangular pattern around the first test cup 200, the number of the third test cups 400 is set to two, and the third test cups 400 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first test cup 200. The four second test cups 300 are arranged in a rectangular pattern around the first test cup 200, enabling the accommodation of a variety of different agents, interacting with the first test cup 200 containing termites from different directions, facilitating the comparison of the effects of different agents on termites, and expanding the comparable dimensions of the test; the two third test cups 400 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first test cup 200, and different control conditions can be set, which is more conducive to accurately evaluating the efficacy of other agents and improving the reliability of the test results; the second test cups 300 and the third test cups 400 are arranged in a regular hexagon pattern centered on the first test cup 200, and the dense layout saves space; through the reasonable layout of the test cups and the setting of through-holes, the reasonable placement of multiple test cups is achieved within a limited space, and multiple groups of devices can be stacked for simultaneous testing, maximizing the number of test samples, enabling the acquisition of more data under the same time and space conditions, and more comprehensively analyzing the efficacy of different agents.

[0033] The cover plate 700 is prone to displacement and other situations after being placed, which is not conducive to carrying out the test stably for a long time. Thus, in one embodiment, a fitting groove matching with the test cup is provided on the bottom surface of the cover plate 700. When the cover plate 700 is placed on the test cup, the fitting groove can be tightly fitted with the edge of the test cup, firmly fixing the cover plate 700 in the corresponding position, not easily causing displacement, shaking and other situations, maintaining a good sealing state during the test process, and at the same time facilitating the quick and accurate replacement of the cover plate 700 to its original position.

[0034] There may be a problem with insufficient tightness of the seal between the test cups, which can easily cause external factors to enter the test cups from the connection part, or affect the normal and orderly movement of termites between the test cups, thus interfering with the accuracy of the test results. Therefore, in one embodiment, the connecting pipe 500 includes a pipe body 510, a first sealing ring 520, and a second sealing ring 530. The first sealing ring 520 is arranged at both ends of the pipe body 510 and is used to fit with the inner wall of the test cup. The second sealing ring 530 is arranged at both ends of the pipe body 510 and is used to fit with the outer wall of the test cup. The pipe body 510 builds a physical channel between different test cups and provides a path for termites to move between the test cups. The first sealing ring 520 is tightly connected to the inner wall of the test cup, and through its own elasticity and sealing performance, it fills the tiny gaps between the pipe body 510 and the inner wall of the test cup. The second sealing ring 530 acts on the outer wall of the test cup and cooperates with the first sealing ring 520 to form a double seal, further enhancing the sealing effect.

[0035] If the structure of the test cup is completely sealed, although it can prevent external interference, it will cause the internal air to be non - circulating, affecting the normal activities of termites. If an opening is provided to ensure air circulation, there is an easy problem of termite escape, which is not conducive to the normal progress of the test. Therefore, in one embodiment, the second test cup 300 and the third test cup 400 are also provided with ventilation holes 320, and a nylon film is covered on the ventilation holes 320. The ventilation holes 320 realize the air exchange between the inside of the test cup and the external environment, provide fresh air for the termites in the test cup, and ensure their normal life activities. The nylon film covered on the ventilation holes 320 plays a physical barrier role, ensuring that the test samples are restricted within the specified test cup space. At the same time, it also has a certain filtering function, which can block some tiny substances such as dust and impurities from the outside from entering the test cup, ensuring the relative purity of the internal environment.

[0036] Most experimenters rely on experience or roughly lay the thickness of fine sand or vermiculite, which easily leads to differences between different experimental groups, thus affecting the accuracy and comparability of the test results. Therefore, in one embodiment, the outer walls of the first test cup 200, the second test cup 300, and the third test cup 400 are all provided with scale lines for accurately measuring the thickness of the laid fine sand or vermiculite. The scale lines provide an intuitive measurement standard for the experimenter. By observing the corresponding scale position of the fine sand or vermiculite in the test cup, the experimenter can accurately know the added amount, which is convenient for the experimenter to precisely control the added amount, ensuring that the same amount of fine sand and vermiculite is laid in different experimental groups and different test cups, thus ensuring the standardization of the test operation and the accuracy and comparability of the test results.

[0037] The sealing component may have problems such as inconvenient insertion, unsatisfactory sealing effect, and easy slipping during operation. Therefore, in one embodiment, the silicone plug 600 has a conical sealing portion and a hand-held flange portion, and the hand-held flange portion is provided with anti-slip grooves. The conical sealing portion realizes the sealing function, and its conical shape is conducive to insertion into the through hole of the test cup. During the insertion process, by gradually coming into close contact with the inner wall of the through hole, the elasticity and plasticity of the silicone itself are utilized to fill the gap between the through hole and the silicone plug 600, thereby achieving the sealing purpose; the hand-held flange portion provides a fulcrum for inserting and removing the silicone plug 600, and the anti-slip grooves provided on it prevent slipping by increasing the friction between the hand and the silicone plug 600.

[0038] During the efficacy test of a termite control agent, termites may attach to the inner walls of the test cups, affecting accurate observation of the agent's efficacy, interfering with the termites' normal movement between the test cups and their full contact with the agent, and thus misleading the test results. Therefore, in one embodiment, the inner walls of the first test cup 200, the second test cup 300, and the third test cup 400 are coated with an anti-termite coating to prevent termites from attaching to the cup walls. The anti-termite coating, through its inherent properties, prevents termites from attaching to the inner walls of the test cups, altering the surface properties of the cup walls, making it difficult for termites to rest or climb on them, ensuring that termite activity within the test cups primarily revolves around contact and reaction with the agent. The anti-termite coating is made of a non-toxic, environmentally friendly material to avoid affecting the test and the environment.

[0039] The air holes 320 may make termites more likely to gather near them, affecting the tester's observation of their normal behavior under various chemical environments. Therefore, in one embodiment, the first test cup 200, the second test cup 300, and the third test cup 400 are secured to the base plate 100 using hot melt adhesive, with the air holes 320 located at an end away from the first test cup 200. Hot melt adhesive has excellent adhesion, forming a secure connection between the test cups and the base plate 100, preventing the test cups from easily shaking or shifting due to impacts, minor vibrations, and other factors. Providing the air holes 320 away from the first test cup 200 ensures that air can flow smoothly into each test cup through the air holes 320, maintaining a good air circulation environment, while minimizing the impact on termite activity within the first test cup 200. This facilitates more accurate observation of termite responses to different chemical agents, thereby improving the effectiveness of the chemical efficacy test.

[0040] Improper selection of materials may lead to problems such as easy damage, poor sealing effect, and difficult operation. Therefore, in one embodiment, the materials of the first test cup 200, the second test cup 300, the third test cup 400, the connecting pipe 500, and the bottom plate 100 are acrylic, and the materials of the silica gel plug 600 and the cover plate 700 are silica gel. The materials of the test cups, the connecting pipe 500, and the bottom plate 100 are hard plastics such as acrylic, which have sufficient hardness to maintain the stable shape of each component, have good tolerance to common chemical agents, are not prone to chemical reactions with the agents, and have good transparency, facilitating the observation of the activities of termites and the state of the agents; the materials of the silica gel plug 600 and the cover plate 700 are silica gel, rubber, etc., which have good flexibility to achieve a better sealing effect.

[0041] The above has specifically described the preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent variations or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and these equivalent variations or substitutions are all included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A multi-functional termite control agent efficacy test device, characterized in that It includes a bottom plate (100), a first test cup (200), a cover plate (700), a third test cup (400), two second test cups (300), multiple connecting pipes (500) and multiple silica gel plugs (600); the first test cup (200) is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate (100), and a plurality of first through holes (210) are circumferentially arranged on the outer wall of the first test cup (200); the second test cup (300) is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate (100), and two second through holes (310) are circumferentially arranged on the outer wall of the second test cup (300); the third test cup (400) is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate (100), and a third through hole (410) is arranged on the outer wall of the third test cup (400); both ends of the connecting pipe (500) are provided with detachable sealing joints, and the first through hole (210) is communicated with the second through hole (310) or the third through hole (410) through the connecting pipe (500); one of the second through holes (310) on one of the second test cups (300) is communicated with one of the second through holes (310) on the other second test cup (300) through the connecting pipe (500); in the case where the first through hole (210), the second through hole (310) and the third through hole (410) are not communicated with the connecting pipe (500), the first through hole (210), the second through hole (310) and the third through hole (410) are blocked by the silica gel plug (600); the cover plate (700) is covered on the tops of the first test cup (200), the second test cup (300) and the third test cup (400).

2. The efficacy test device for a multifunctional termite control agent according to claim 1, wherein, Six first through holes (210) are evenly arranged circumferentially on the outer wall of the first test cup (200), the number of the second test cups (300) is set to four, the second test cups (300) are arranged in a rectangular shape around the first test cup (200), the number of the third test cups (400) is set to two, and the third test cups (400) are respectively arranged on both sides of the first test cup (200).

3. The efficacy test device for a multifunctional termite control agent according to claim 1, wherein The bottom surface of the cover plate (700) is provided with a fitting groove that matches the test cup.

4. The efficacy test device for a multifunctional termite control agent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting pipe (500) includes a pipe body (510), a first sealing ring (520) and a second sealing ring (530). The first sealing ring (520) is arranged at both ends of the pipe body (510) and is used to fit with the inner wall of the test cup. The second sealing ring (530) is arranged at both ends of the pipe body (510) and is used to fit with the outer wall of the test cup.

5. The efficacy test device for a multifunctional termite control agent according to claim 1, wherein The second test cup (300) and the third test cup (400) are also provided with ventilation holes (320), and nylon films are covered on the ventilation holes (320).

6. The efficacy test device for a multifunctional termite control agent according to claim 1, characterized in that, Scale lines are arranged on the outer walls of the first test cup (200), the second test cup (300) and the third test cup (400) for accurately measuring the thickness of the laid fine sand or vermiculite.

7. A test device for the efficacy of a multifunctional termite control agent according to claim 1, characterized in that The silica gel plug (600) has a conical sealing part and a hand-held flange part, and anti-slip patterns are arranged on the hand-held flange part.

8. The efficacy test device for a multifunctional termite control agent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner walls of the first test cup (200), the second test cup (300) and the third test cup (400) are coated with an anti - termite coating to prevent termites from attaching to the cup walls.

9. A multi-functional termite control agent efficacy test device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first test cup (200), the second test cup (300) and the third test cup (400) are fixed to the bottom plate (100) by hot - melt adhesive, and the ventilation hole (320) is provided at one end far from the first test cup (200).

10. The efficacy test device for a multifunctional termite control agent according to claim 1, characterized in that, The materials of the first test cup (200), the second test cup (300), the third test cup (400), the connecting pipe (500) and the bottom plate (100) are acrylic, and the materials of the silica gel plug (600) and the cover plate (700) are silica gel.

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