Device for feeding thrips by using living plants

Abstract

The utility model relates to a device for raising thrips by using living plants, which comprises a raising outer box, a top cover is arranged at the top of the raising outer box, a plant inner box is arranged in the raising outer box, and a plurality of independent raising bins are arranged in the plant inner box; the top of the plant inner box is of an open structure, a top plate is arranged on the top of the plant inner box, a plurality of bin holes are formed in the top plate, and the breeding bins are inserted into the plant inner box through the bin holes. The plant inner box is arranged in the breeding outer box, the breeding bins are independently inserted in the plant inner box, thrips are bred through the multiple living plants, the living plants adopt the independent breeding bins, roots and stalks of the plants are not close to one another, mold infection is completely eradicated, and rapid replacement of the plants can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of invertebrate breeding and farming, and in particular to a device for breeding thrips using living plants. Background Art

[0002] Thrips cause direct harm to crops by feeding on plant leaves and flowers. In addition, many thrips can spread plant viruses, such as tomato spotted wilt virus, which causes devastating damage to host plants. In order to effectively prevent and control thrips, research on the biological characteristics of thrips, indoor agent activity evaluation, and drug resistance monitoring is carried out. A continuous, stable, large, and highly consistent supply of thrips is a necessary condition for conducting experiments. To meet this requirement, indoor breeding of thrips is the only method; there are many existing methods for breeding thrips, including breeding with isolated beans and breeding with live host plants; for example, the Chinese invention patent "A method for indoor breeding of flower thrips suitable for northern regions" (publication number CN112931427B) uses a method of breeding with isolated broad beans placed in an insect box.

[0003] The method of using living host plants for breeding is described in the Chinese invention patent "A breeding device and breeding method for yellow thrips" (publication number CN113273547A), which includes a breeding tank, the interior of which is hollow to form a breeding space for placing yellow thrips; a first opening is formed at the upper end of the breeding tank; a grid-shaped top cover is installed on the first opening to achieve air circulation inside the breeding space; a second opening is formed on the side wall of the breeding tank for placing insect bodies and replacing leaves; a transparent side window is movably installed on the second opening to observe the cultivation status inside the breeding space, so as to achieve thrips observation on living plants. A simple device designed and manufactured for the purpose of breeding and experiment; another example is the Chinese utility model patent "A sampling device for studying the response of western flower thrips to plant-induced defense" (publication number CN210987778U), the device includes a transparent plastic cylinder and a transparent plastic cover covering the mouth of the transparent plastic cylinder, a nutrient pot is placed in the transparent plastic cylinder, plants are planted in the nutrient pot, two symmetrical semicircular KT plates are adhered to the transparent plastic cylinder, a circular hole is opened in the center of the two semicircular KT plates, and the stem of the plant passes through the circular hole; a through hole is opened at the top of the transparent plastic cover, and a gauze is installed on the through hole.

[0004] In the use of living host plants for breeding, the existing devices for breeding thrips with living host plants are all modified from finished plastic boxes or refer to the breeding devices of other insects. Although the living plants can be supplemented with nutrients through pipes, most of them are suitable for breeding thrips with a single plant. In the process of breeding thrips, the feeding and egg-laying behaviors of the thrips are likely to cause wounds on the surface of the tissues of the living plants, and the surface of the tissues is easily infected with mold, causing the plant tissues to rot quickly. At this time, the living plants need to be replaced. Therefore, how to achieve continuous breeding of thrips with multiple living plants, prevent the spread of mold in diseased plants, and facilitate plant replacement are the difficulties currently faced in breeding thrips with living plants. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above problems, the utility model provides a device for raising thrips using living plants. The device can raise thrips with multiple living plants, and the living plants use independent breeding chambers. The roots and stems of the plants are not close together, thereby preventing mold infection and enabling rapid replacement of plants.

[0006] The specific technical scheme of the utility model is: a device for raising thrips using living plants, comprising an outer breeding box, a top cover is arranged on the top of the outer breeding box, a plant inner box is arranged inside the outer breeding box, and a plurality of independent breeding chambers are arranged in the plant inner box; that is, the plant inner box is vertically installed with a plurality of breeding chambers.

[0007] The top of the plant inner box is an open structure, and a top plate is arranged on the top. A plurality of bin holes are opened on the top plate, and the breeding bins are inserted into the plant inner box through the bin holes.

[0008] Furthermore, preferably, it further comprises a matching positioning plate, and the top plate is provided with a matching positioning plate for stabilizing the plant;

[0009] The mating positioning plates include a first positioning plate and a second positioning plate. Rubber nails are arranged at the bottom of the first positioning plate and the second positioning plate, and corresponding insertion holes are opened at the top surface of the top plate.

[0010] Furthermore, preferably, a sponge partition is provided in the middle of the matching positioning plate.

[0011] Furthermore, preferably, a liquid replenishing through hole is opened inside the second positioning plate, and a liquid replenishing port is arranged on the side of the second positioning plate away from the mating surface, and the liquid replenishing through hole can drip nutrient solution into the breeding bin.

[0012] Furthermore, preferably, it also includes a liquid infusion hose, which transports the nutrient solution to the liquid infusion port of the second positioning plate through the liquid separator block.

[0013] Further, preferably, the top cover is hinged to the outer breeding box via a hinge.

[0014] Furthermore, preferably, a fluid infusion hole is provided on the top cover.

[0015] Furthermore, preferably, a gauze mesh is provided on the top cover.

[0016] Further, preferably, a bottom opening is opened at the bottom of the outer breeding box, the size and shape of the bottom opening are the same as those of the inner plant box, a support cover threaded mounting opening is provided on the outer side of the bottom opening, and a support cover plate is threadedly mounted on the support cover threaded mounting opening.

[0017] Furthermore, preferably, hose holes are correspondingly opened on the top plate and the bottom of the plant inner box, and through holes are opened on the supporting cover plate.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0019] 1. The outer feeding box is used to house the inner plant box, and the inner plant box is independently equipped with several breeding chambers to achieve the breeding of thrips with multiple living plants. The living plants use independent breeding chambers, and the roots and stems of the plants are not close together, which slows down the speed of fungal infection. It also avoids the cross-growth of roots, and can achieve rapid replacement of plants and supplement of nutrient substrates;

[0020] 2. The installation opening of the breeding warehouse adopts a Haff structured positioning plate, which can ensure the verticality and stability of the plants without damaging the living plants, prevent the substrate from being exposed, delay the loss of water in the substrate, and prevent the adult thrips and pupae from falling into the substrate of the breeding warehouse with high humidity;

[0021] 3. The water required by the plant can be injected into the liquid replenishment hose without opening the lid of the outer box for watering, thus preventing the escape of thrips;

[0022] 4. By adding a bottom opening at the bottom of the outer breeding box, it is easy to take out the inner box, and it can be converted into a thrips transport box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 The main view of the utility model embodiment 1 Figure 1 , wherein the top cover of the outer feeding box is in an open state;

[0024] Figure 2 The main view of the utility model embodiment 1 Figure 2 , wherein the top cover of the outer feeding box is in a closed state, and the outer feeding box and the top cover are half-cut;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a top view of embodiment 1 of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a front view of the plant inner box of Example 1 of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a top view of the plant inner box of Example 1 of the utility model, wherein the two lower bin holes are not loaded with the breeding bins, and the matching positioning plates are not installed, so as to show the top plate structure of the plant inner box, and the plants are not drawn in the breeding bins;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 AA cross-sectional view;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A stepped cross-sectional view of BB;

[0030] Figure 8 The top view and half-section view of the alignment plate;

[0031] Fig. 9 The figure is a top view of the assembly of the aligning positioning plates, wherein the second positioning plate is cut away to show the fluid replenishing through hole;

[0032] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the connection between the liquid dispensing block and the liquid replenishing port of the second positioning plate through the liquid dispensing hose;

[0033] Fig.11 It is the main sectional view of the liquid separation block;

[0034] Fig.12 The main view of the utility model embodiment 2 Figure 1 , the outer box and top cover of the breeding house were half-cut, and the supporting cover plate was not installed;

[0035] Fig.13 This is a bottom view of Example 2 of the utility model, wherein the bottom opening is not equipped with a supporting cover plate;

[0036] Fig.14 This is a bottom view of the supporting cover plate in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0037] Fig.15 This is a cross-sectional view of the plant inner box of Example 2 of the utility model;

[0038] Fig.16 The main view in the second embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 , wherein the outer feeding box is not placed in the inner plant box, and a supporting cover plate without through holes is used;

[0039] Fig.17 This is another equivalent technical installation method for the supporting cover, in which the main view and top view of the supporting cover are drawn, and the inner box of the plant is not drawn.

[0040] In the figure: 1- outer feeding box, 2- inner plant box, 3- top cover, 4- breeding chamber, 5- positioning plate; 6- fluid replenishment hose;

[0041] 101-base, 102-hinge, 103-lock, 104-foot;

[0042] 201-top plate, 202-fixed plate, 203-warehouse hole, 204-insertion hole, 205-hose hole;

[0043] 301-mesh, 302-liquid filling hole, 303-handle;

[0044] 501-positioning plate 1, 502-positioning plate 2, 503-rubber nail, 504-sponge partition, 505-liquid infusion through hole, 506-liquid infusion port, 507-protrusion, 508-groove;

[0045] 601-liquid separation block, 602-cavity, 603-liquid separation port, 604-liquid separation hose, 605-liquid inlet;

[0046] 7-bottom opening, 701-threaded mounting opening of the supporting cover, 702-supporting cover plate, 703-through hole; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In order to make the technical problems and technical solutions solved by the utility model more clearly understood, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0048] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it is also necessary to explain that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0050] Example 1

[0051] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, a device for raising thrips using living plants includes an outer breeding box 1, which is made of transparent organic glass or acrylic. In this embodiment, the outer breeding box 1 is a square box with an open top. The transparent box body is selected so that the status of the thrips can be easily observed.

[0052] A top cover 3 is provided on the top of the outer breeding box 1 , and the top cover 3 is hinged to the outer breeding box 1 through a hinge 102 , so that the top cover 3 can be opened and closed quickly.

[0053] Square air holes are provided on the top cover 3, and gauze 301 is arranged at the position of the air holes to achieve the effect of ventilation and air permeability. The gauze 301 preferably adopts a specification of 150-200 meshes.

[0054] Of course, a lock 103 is provided on the top cover 3 and the outer breeding box 1, and a handle 303 is provided on the top cover 3, which are both commonly used designs.

[0055] Of course, the size of the outer breeding box 1 should be appropriate, and those skilled in the art can design a suitable size of the outer breeding box 1 according to the volume of the incubator used.

[0056] A plant inner box 2 is arranged inside the outer breeding box 1. In this embodiment, a square groove-shaped base 101 is arranged at the bottom of the outer breeding box 1, and the plant inner box 2 is placed and embedded in the base 101 to prevent the plant inner box 2 from moving.

[0057] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, a number of independent breeding chambers 4 are arranged on the plant inner box 2; in the present embodiment, a design of four breeding chambers 4 is adopted. Of course, those skilled in the art can adaptively adjust the number of breeding chambers 4 according to the breeding amount of thrips, the size of the outer feeding box 1, etc., which are all within the scope of technical protection of the present utility model.

[0058] In this embodiment, the plant inner box 2 is a square box body, the top of the plant inner box 2 is an open structure, a top plate 201 is provided on the top, and four bin holes 203 are opened on the top plate 201. The breeding bin 4 is inserted into the plant inner box 2 through the bin holes 203. Please refer to Figure 6 ; The preferred spacing between the side wall of the plant inner box 2 and the inner wall of the breeding outer box 1 is 14-12 cm. Of course, the side wall of the plant inner box 2 can also be close to the inner wall of the breeding outer box 1, which is also within the technical protection scope of the present utility model. The top spacing needs to reserve enough space for placing living plants. Living plants are generally plants of the family Coleus, which can be mung beans or soybeans, and are generally 5-10 cm high. The matrix used in the breeding warehouse 4 is preferably a mixture of coconut bran and vermiculite.

[0059] Furthermore, a fixing plate 202 is provided inside the plant inner box 2, and four bin holes 203 are also opened on the fixing plate 202 corresponding to the top plate 201, so as to ensure that the breeding bin 4 is inserted into the lower part of the plant inner box 2 stably without tilting. The plant inner box 2 and the breeding bin 4 are preferably made of transparent plexiglass or acrylic.

[0060] like Figure 6 , Figures 8 to 9 As shown, it also includes a matching positioning plate 5, the top plate 201 is directly opposite to the bin hole 203, and is installed with a matching positioning plate 5 for stabilizing the plant;

[0061] The mating positioning plate 5 adopts the Hough design, that is, the mating positioning plate 5 includes a positioning plate 1 501 and a positioning plate 2 502. After the positioning plate 1 501 and the positioning plate 2 502 are mated, a hole for the living plant to pass through is left in the middle.

[0062] Rubber nails 503 are provided at the bottom of the positioning plate 1 501 and the positioning plate 2 502, and a corresponding insertion hole 204 is opened on the top surface of the top plate 201, and the rubber nails 503 are inserted into the insertion hole 204, so as to realize the installation of the positioning plate 1 501 and the positioning plate 2 502. Of course, the diameter of the rubber nails 503 needs to be slightly larger than the insertion hole 204. Through interference fit, a certain force is required to install the positioning plate 1 501 and the positioning plate 2 502 to prevent them from loosening easily.

[0063] Furthermore, a protrusion 507 is provided on the mating surface of the positioning plate 1 501 , and a corresponding groove 508 is provided on the mating surface of the positioning plate 2 502 . The protrusion 507 can be inserted into the groove 508 , thereby ensuring that the positioning plate 1 501 and the positioning plate 2 502 are accurately mated.

[0064] A sponge partition 504 is provided in the middle of the matching positioning plate 5, that is, a sponge material is used at the place where the living plant passes through. The design of the sponge partition 504 can ensure the verticality of the plant without damaging the living plant, prevent the substrate from being exposed, delay the loss of water in the substrate, and prevent the adult thrips and pupae from falling into the substrate of the breeding warehouse 4 with higher humidity.

[0065] A liquid replenishing through hole 505 is opened inside the second positioning plate 502 , and a liquid replenishing port 506 is arranged on the side of the second positioning plate 502 away from the mating surface. The liquid replenishing through hole 505 can drip nutrient solution into the breeding bin 4 .

[0066] like Fig.10 , 11As shown, the infusion hose transports nutrient solution to the infusion port 506 of the second positioning plate 502 through a liquid separator block 601. The liquid separator block 601 has a hollow cavity 602, and a liquid inlet 605 is arranged on the top. The liquid inlet 605 is connected to the infusion hose 6. Four liquid separator ports 603 are arranged on the side wall of the liquid separator block 601, and the liquid separator ports 603 are connected to the infusion port 506 of the second positioning plate 502 through a liquid separator hose 604; a liquid infusion hole 302 is arranged on the top cover 3, and the liquid infusion hose 6 extends to the outside of the breeding outer box 1 through the liquid infusion hole 302, and nutrient solution is injected into the liquid infusion hose 6 by a needle tube. Of course, a liquid infusion hole 302 can also be opened on the side wall of the breeding outer box 1. It should be noted that the aperture of the liquid infusion hole 302 should be similar to the diameter of the liquid infusion hose 6 used, and there can be a certain gap, but it should not be too large to prevent the escape of thrips. Of course, in actual use, an appropriate amount of cotton can be stuffed into the hole to block the gap.

[0067] Example 2

[0068] like Figure 12 to Figure 13 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that a bottom opening 7 is opened at the bottom of the outer breeding box 1, and the size and shape of the bottom opening 7 are the same as those of the inner plant box 2, and a supporting cover threaded mounting opening 701 is provided on the outer side of the bottom opening 7, and a supporting cover plate 702 is threadedly mounted on the supporting cover threaded mounting opening 701.

[0069] The plant inner box 2 can be loaded into the outer feeding box 1 through the bottom opening 7, or taken out from the outer feeding box 1, avoiding the top cover 3 from opening to increase the escape opportunity of thrips. The loading and unloading should be done slowly, and the top plate 201 and the bottom of the plant inner box 2 are provided with hose holes 205. Of course, if a fixed plate 202 is provided, the fixed plate 202 should also be provided with hose holes 205. Please refer to Fig.15 At this time, the liquid replenishing hose 6 passes through the top plate 201, the fixing plate 202 and the hose hole 205 of the plant inner box 2 in sequence, passes through the bottom of the plant inner box 2, and passes through the bottom opening 7 and the through hole 703 on the supporting cover plate 702 to communicate with the outside. It is no longer connected to the outside through the liquid replenishing hole 302 opened on the top cover 3 or the side wall of the breeding outer box 1, so that the plant inner box 2 can be made into an independent module and taken out from the bottom of the breeding outer box 1, reducing the probability of thrips escaping when opening the top cover 3 to take out the plant inner box 2, and it can be converted into a thrips transport box for use.

[0070] Furthermore, a support leg 104 is provided at the bottom of the outer feeding box 1 .

[0071] There need to be two supporting cover plates 702, one of which is Fig.14As shown, a through hole 703 is opened. A through hole 703 is opened at the center of the supporting cover plate 702, that is, it is used when the plant inner box 2 is installed, for lifting the plant inner box 2 and allowing the liquid replenishing hose to pass through the through hole 703. After the plant inner box 2 is taken out, another supporting cover plate 702 is required. The supporting cover plate 702 does not have a through hole 703 and can seal the bottom opening 7 of the feeding outer box 1. Fig.16 As shown, at this time, the rearing outer box 1 can become an independent thrips transport box. Of course, in this embodiment, a circular supporting cover plate 702 is used, and the external thread of the supporting cover plate 702 and the internal thread of the supporting cover thread installation port 701 are threadedly fastened. However, the supporting cover plate 702 can also be square, and 3-4 screw holes are started around the bottom opening 7 at the bottom of the rearing outer box 1, and the supporting cover plate 702 is installed by screws, which is an equivalent technical replacement; or as shown in Fig.17 The installation method shown is that ear plates are provided on both sides of the supporting cover plate 702, screw holes are opened on the side walls of the outer breeding box 1, and the ear plates are connected to the side walls by screws. The above technologies are all equivalent technologies, and the technical purpose is to support and prevent the plant inner box 2 from falling out of the bottom opening 7 or to close the bottom opening 7.

[0072] The present invention is described in detail above through specific and preferred embodiments, but those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and any modifications, equivalent substitutions, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for raising thrips using living plants, characterized in that: It comprises an outer breeding box (1), the top of the outer breeding box (1) is provided with a top cover (3), the interior of the outer breeding box (1) is provided with a plant inner box (2), and the plant inner box (2) is provided with a plurality of independent breeding chambers (4); The top of the plant inner box (2) is an open structure, and a top plate (201) is arranged on the top. A plurality of bin holes (203) are opened on the top plate (201), and the breeding bin (4) is inserted into the plant inner box (2) through the bin holes (203).

2. A device for raising thrips using living plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a matching positioning plate (5), and the matching positioning plate (5) for stabilizing the plant is installed on the top plate (201); The mating positioning plate (5) comprises a first positioning plate (501) and a second positioning plate (502), the bottoms of the first positioning plate (501) and the second positioning plate (502) are provided with rubber nails (503), and the top surface of the top plate (201) is provided with corresponding insertion holes (204).

3. A device for raising thrips using living plants according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sponge barrier layer (504) is provided in the middle of the matching positioning plate (5).

4. A device for raising thrips using living plants according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: A liquid replenishment through hole (505) is provided inside the second positioning plate (502), and a liquid replenishment port (506) is provided on the side of the second positioning plate (502) away from the mating surface. The liquid replenishment through hole (505) can drip nutrient solution into the breeding bin (4).

5. The device for raising thrips using living plants according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a liquid replenishing hose (6), which transports nutrient solution to the liquid replenishing port (506) of the second positioning plate (502) through the liquid dispensing block (601).

6. The device for raising thrips using living plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (3) is hingedly connected to the outer breeding box (1) via a hinge (102).

7. The device for raising thrips using living plants according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top cover (3) is provided with a liquid replenishing hole (302).

8. The device for raising thrips using living plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (3) is provided with a gauze net (301).

9. The device for raising thrips using living plants according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer breeding box (1) is provided with a bottom opening (7), the size and shape of the bottom opening (7) being the same as those of the inner plant box (2), and a support cover threaded mounting opening (701) is provided outside the bottom opening (7), and a support cover plate (702) is threadedly mounted on the support cover threaded mounting opening (701).

10. The device for raising thrips using living plants according to claim 9, characterized in that: The top plate (201) and the bottom of the plant inner box (2) are provided with corresponding hose holes (205), and the supporting cover plate (702) is provided with through holes (703).

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