Arma chinensis feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an arma chinensis fallou feeding device, which relates to the field of insect feeding equipment, and comprises a feeding box, a liquid storage container and a liquid suction feeding part, the top of the feeding box is provided with a liquid inlet, the bottom of the liquid storage container is connected with a liquid guide pipe, the liquid guide pipe is communicated with the liquid inlet, and the liquid guide pipe is provided with a flow regulator; the liquid suction feeding part is vertically arranged in the feeding box, and the bottom of the liquid suction feeding part is in contact with feeding liquid in the feeding box and adsorbs the feeding liquid; by arranging the liquid storage container and the liquid guide pipe, feeding liquid can be continuously supplied to the feeding box, the liquid suction feeding part is arranged to adsorb the feeding liquid for arma chinensis to suck, and the feeding speed of the feeding liquid is adjusted through the flow adjuster, so that the feeding speed of the arma chinensis and the feeding speed of the feeding liquid are balanced; the method that in the prior art, soaked sponge, cotton and the like are placed above a rearing cage gauze for feeding is replaced, the feeding difficulty is greatly reduced, the feeding operation time of a breeder is saved, and the bug breeding technology is standardized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of insect breeding equipment, and in particular to a bug feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] The black bug is a natural enemy insect with a wide predatory range, preying on more than 40 common agricultural and forestry pests, including tobacco budworms, inchworms, leaf beetles, tussock moths, scale insects, and cabbage caterpillars, demonstrating significant effectiveness in pest control. As an ideal natural enemy insect in biological pest control techniques, the black bug's use in pest control has been widely applied in ecological agriculture.

[0003] In the large-scale breeding of giant bugs, it is necessary to supplement the bugs with water and nutrients. The conventional method is to place the bugs in several plastic food containers, with water injection holes punched in the container lids. A wad of cotton or a sponge soaked in nutrient solution or water is then placed over the water injection holes. For example, application number "201920580791.8," entitled "A Giant Bug Storage Device," includes a base feeding cup, a double-layered mesh cover, artificial feed, and a water dispenser. The top opening of the base feeding cup is equipped with a double-layered mesh cover, and the artificial feed and water dispenser are placed between the double-layered mesh cover. The aperture of the mesh cover is large enough to restrict the entry and exit of the bugs. The water dispenser in this technical solution can be a sponge or a piece of absorbent cotton. However, in actual use, the absorbent cotton or sponge needs to be replaced promptly after losing moisture, which undoubtedly increases the workload and prevents precise feeding of the bugs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding device for bugs to solve the problems existing in the prior art. The feeding method implemented by this invention replaces the existing method of feeding by placing a wet sponge above the mesh of the breeding cage. It eliminates the need for frequent sponge replacement. When the amount of feeding liquid in the storage container is insufficient, the feeding liquid can be replenished, which greatly reduces the difficulty of feeding, saves the feeder's feeding operation time, and also enables precise feeding of bugs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following solution: This utility model provides a feeding device for bugs, including a feeding box, a liquid storage container, and a liquid-absorbing feeding part. The feeding box is placed inside a rearing cage. The top of the feeding box is provided with a liquid inlet. The liquid storage container is positioned higher than the top of the feeding box. The bottom of the liquid storage container is connected to a liquid guide pipe, which communicates with the liquid inlet. A flow regulator is provided on the liquid guide pipe. The liquid-absorbing feeding part is vertically arranged inside the feeding box. The top of the liquid-absorbing feeding part is exposed outside the feeding box, forming a crawling surface for the bugs to crawl on. The bottom of the liquid-absorbing feeding part contacts and absorbs the rearing liquid in the feeding box.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom end of the liquid-absorbing feeding part abuts against the lower surface of the feeding box, and the top end is engaged with the opening provided at the top of the feeding box.

[0007] Preferably, the liquid-absorbing feeding part is L-shaped, with one side of the L-shape being vertically arranged and its end abutting against the lower surface of the feeding box, and the other side being horizontally arranged and fitting into the opening provided at the top of the feeding box, with its upper surface forming the crawling surface; the lower surface of the horizontal side of the L-shape is located inside the feeding box.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding box is also equipped with a thermometer, the test end of which is located below the surface of the feeding solution to measure the temperature of the feeding solution.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding box is made of transparent material and has vertical scale lines on its edges.

[0010] Preferably, the height of the feeding liquid inside the feeding box is 2cm to 10cm.

[0011] Preferably, the feeding device for the bugs includes several feeding boxes, the liquid guide tube is connected to several drainage tubes, the end of the drainage tube is connected to the liquid inlet, and each drainage tube is equipped with a flow regulator; the end of the liquid guide tube has a drainage port, which can be connected to a negative pressure drainage device.

[0012] Preferably, a sealing plug is detachably provided at the drainage port.

[0013] Preferably, the negative pressure drainage device includes a bulb syringe, the end of which is inserted into the drainage port for drainage.

[0014] Preferably, the liquid storage container is a liquid storage bag, and the top of the liquid storage bag is provided with a hook for hanging.

[0015] The present invention achieves the following technical advantages over the prior art:

[0016] This invention, by incorporating a storage container and a delivery pipe, continuously supplies feeding solution to the feeding box. A suction feeding section absorbs the solution for the bugs to ingest, and a flow regulator adjusts the supply rate, resulting in more precise feeding and a balance between the bugs' ingestion speed and the supply of feeding solution. Therefore, this feeding method replaces the existing method of placing a moistened sponge above the mesh of the feeding cage, eliminating the need for frequent sponge replacements. When the feeding solution in the storage container is insufficient, it can be replenished, significantly reducing feeding difficulty and saving feeding time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bug-feeding device in one embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the feeding box and the rearing cage in one embodiment;

[0020] The components include: 1. Feeding box; 2. Liquid storage bag; 3. Feeding liquid; 4. Flow regulator; 5. Liquid suction feeding part; 6. Liquid guide tube; 7. Drainage tube; 8. Water thermometer; 9. Scale line; 10. Negative pressure drainer; 11. Hook; 12. Feeding cage. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding device for bugs to solve the problems existing in the prior art. The feeding method implemented by this invention replaces the existing method of placing a wet sponge above the mesh of the breeding cage for feeding. It eliminates the need for frequent sponge replacement. When the amount of feeding liquid in the storage container is insufficient, the feeding liquid can be replenished, which greatly reduces the difficulty of feeding and saves the feeder's feeding operation time.

[0023] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] like Figures 1-2As shown, this embodiment provides a feeding device for bugs, including a feeding box 1, a liquid storage container, and a liquid-absorbing feeding part 5. The feeding box 1 has a liquid inlet at its top. The liquid storage container is positioned higher than the top of the feeding box 1, and a liquid guide pipe 6 is connected to the bottom of the liquid storage container. The liquid guide pipe 6 communicates with the liquid inlet and is used to supply feeding liquid 3 into the feeding box 1. A flow regulator 4 is provided on the liquid guide pipe 6 to regulate the flow rate of the feeding liquid 3 into the feeding box 1. The liquid-absorbing feeding part 5 is vertically installed inside the feeding box 1, with its top fixed and exposed above the top of the feeding box 1. The exposed portion has a crawling surface for the bugs to crawl on, and this crawling surface is usually horizontal. The bottom of the liquid-absorbing feeding part 5 contacts the feeding liquid 3 in the feeding box 1 and absorbs the feeding liquid 3 to the exposed portion. The bugs crawl on the crawling surface and ingest the feeding liquid 3.

[0025] In use, the feeding box 1 is placed inside the rearing cage 12, which can be a traditional gauze cage. Besides the feeding box 1, the rearing cage 12 can also hold other items needed for the growth of the bugs, such as plants for the adult bugs to feed on. The liquid storage container can be located outside the rearing cage 12, with both the feeding box 1 and the bugs inside. The feeding solution 3 in the storage container flows into the feeding box 1 through the inlet via the liquid guide pipe 6, accumulating to a certain level at the bottom of the feeding box 1. When the feeding solution 3 reaches the bottom of the suction feeding section 5, the supply speed is reduced by adjusting the flow regulator 4. The suction feeding section 5 in the storage container absorbs the feeding solution 3 through its excellent water absorption, and the feeding solution 3 spreads along the suction feeding section 5 to the top crawling surface of the suction feeding section 5 for the bugs on the crawling surface to feed on. The liquid supply rate of the storage container is related to the number and growth status of the bugs. By adjusting the liquid supply rate, the liquid level of the feeding liquid 3 in the feeding box 1 is maintained within a certain range to ensure that the amount of food consumed by the bugs is balanced with the amount of feeding liquid 3 supplied.

[0026] Therefore, this embodiment, by setting up a storage container and a liquid guide pipe 6, can continuously supply the feeding liquid 3 into the feeding box 1. The feeding part 5 absorbs the feeding liquid 3 for the bugs to ingest, and the flow regulator 4 adjusts the supply rate of the feeding liquid 3 to achieve a balance between the bugs' ingestion rate and the supply of the feeding liquid 3. Thus, the feeding method in this embodiment replaces the existing method of placing a moistened sponge above the mesh of the feeding cage for feeding. It eliminates the need for frequent sponge replacement; when the amount of feeding liquid 3 in the storage container is insufficient, it can be replenished, greatly reducing the difficulty of feeding and saving the keeper's feeding time. Furthermore, the feeding device in this embodiment has a simple structure, low investment cost, and is easy to promote.

[0027] In this embodiment, the flow regulator 4 can be a regulator found on a traditional infusion tube.

[0028] In this embodiment, the feeding box 1 has a square structure and is made of transparent material, making it easy to observe the level of the feeding solution 3 inside the feeding box 1. Scale lines 9 are provided on the edges of the square shape of the feeding box 1 to facilitate observation of the level of the feeding solution 3 inside the feeding box 1. Typically, the level of the feeding solution 3 should reach 2cm to 8cm. A vent is provided at the top of the feeding box 1.

[0029] In this embodiment, the liquid-absorbing feeding part 5 can be a sponge block or a degreased cotton pad; for example, a sponge block with a more stable shape can be selected. The bottom end of the liquid-absorbing feeding part 5 abuts against the lower surface of the feeding box 1, and the top end is locked into the opening provided at the top of the feeding box 1. The upper surface is a crawling surface for the bugs to crawl on.

[0030] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the liquid-absorbing feeding part 5 is L-shaped, with one side of the L-shape vertically arranged and its end abutting against the lower surface of the feeding box 1, and the other side horizontally arranged and fitted into the opening at the top of the feeding box 1. The upper surface is a crawling surface; the lower surface of the horizontal side of the L-shape is located inside the feeding box 1. In this embodiment, a water thermometer 8 is also provided inside the feeding box 1. The test end of the water thermometer 8 is located below the liquid surface of the feeding liquid 3 and is used to measure the temperature of the feeding liquid 3.

[0031] To increase the number of bugs raised, the bug feeding device in this embodiment is equipped with several feeding boxes 1, and several drainage pipes 7 are connected to the liquid guide pipes 6. The ends of the drainage pipes 7 are connected to the liquid inlet. Each drainage pipe 7 is equipped with a flow regulator 4, which can adjust the supply speed of the feeding liquid 3 to each feeding box 1, so that different numbers of bugs at different growth stages can be raised in each feeding box 1.

[0032] In this embodiment, one end of the liquid guide tube 6 is connected to the liquid storage container, and the other end has a drainage port. Several drainage tubes 7 are evenly spaced between the two ends. With this structure, the end of the liquid guide tube 6 furthest from the liquid storage container may experience difficulty in flowing the feeding liquid 3 to the far end due to the presence of gas. Therefore, a negative pressure drainage device 10 can be installed at the drainage port to draw out the gas in the liquid guide tube 6, thereby guiding the feeding liquid 3 to the far-end drainage tube 7. After drainage is completed, the drainage port is sealed with a sealing plug or other sealing structure.

[0033] Specifically, the negative pressure drainage device 10 includes a bulb syringe, the end of which is inserted into the drainage port for drainage.

[0034] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the liquid storage container is a liquid storage bag 2, and a hook 11 for hanging is provided on the top of the liquid storage bag 2. An air inlet can be provided on the liquid storage bag 2. In the initial stage of liquid supply, the air inlet is sealed with a plug. As the liquid 3 in the liquid storage bag 2 gradually decreases, the volume of the liquid storage bag 2 is gradually compressed under the action of external pressure. At this time, the plug can be removed to allow air to enter the liquid storage bag 2 through the air inlet, which facilitates the balance of air pressure inside and outside the liquid storage bag 2 and facilitates liquid discharge.

[0035] Furthermore, the feeding solution 3 in this embodiment can be clean water or other feeding solutions 3 suitable for feeding bugs, with feeding solution 3 being preferred. Moreover, the feeding method is more scientifically sound due to the structure in this embodiment.

[0036] Example 1:

[0037] Add 1600 mL of the feeding solution 3 (feeding stock solution: distilled water = 1:20) to a 2000 mL storage bag 2. Each feeding device has 10 feeding boxes 1 and 10 corresponding rearing cages 12. Adjust the flow regulator 4 to control the flow rate of each feeding box 1 at 30 mL / 24h. Place 2000 second-instar nymphs in each rearing cage 12. After feeding is completed within 7 days, continue the above feeding method until the nymphs reach adulthood. Using the traditional method of feeding with clean water as a control, the other parameters were as follows: temperature, humidity, photoperiod (temperature 28℃, humidity 45%, photoperiod L:D = 16:8), feeding materials (feeding live 2nd-3rd instar mealworm larvae, 200 2nd instar stink bugs per feeding box / 24h, 250 3rd instar stink bugs per feeding box / 24h, 300 4th instar stink bugs per feeding box / 24h, and 400 5th instar stink bug nymphs and adults per feeding box / 24h), with 10 cages for each treatment. All other management procedures were the same. This comparative experiment included: feeding the device with nutrient solution, feeding the device with clean water (control 1), and feeding the device with the traditional method of feeding with clean water (control 2), as shown in the table below.

[0038] Table 1 Comparison of body weight, survival rate, egg production, number of infected insects and diseases, and working hours for three pairs of bugs fed with feeding solution.

[0039]

[0040] Example 2:

[0041] Add 1800 mL of the feeding solution 3 (feeding stock solution: distilled water = 1:20) to a 2000 mL storage bag 2. Each feeding device has 10 feeding boxes 1 and 10 corresponding rearing cages 12. Adjust the flow regulator 4 to control the flow rate of each feeding box 1 at 30 mL / 24h. Place 2000 third-instar nymphs in each rearing cage 12. After feeding is completed within 7 days, continue the above feeding method until the nymphs reach adulthood. Using the traditional method of feeding with clean water as a control, the other parameters were as follows: temperature and humidity, photoperiod (temperature 28℃, humidity 70%, photoperiod L:D = 16:8), feeding materials (feeding live 2nd-3rd instar mealworm larvae, 3rd instar larvae per feeding box 250 larvae / 24h, 4th instar larvae per feeding box 300 larvae / 24h, 5th instar nymphs and adults per feeding box 400 larvae / 24h), with 10 cages for each treatment. All other management procedures were the same. This comparative experiment included: feeding the device with nutrient solution, feeding the device with clean water (control 1), and comparing it to the traditional method of feeding with clean water (control 2).

[0042] Table 2 Comparison of body weight, survival rate, egg production, number of infected insects and diseases, and working hours for three pairs of bugs fed with feeding solution.

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[0044] Example 3:

[0045] Add 2000 mL of the feeding solution 3 (feeding stock solution: distilled water = 1:20) to a 3000 mL storage bag 2. Each feeding device has 10 feeding boxes 1 and 10 corresponding rearing cages 12. Adjust the flow regulator 4 to control the flow rate of each feeding box 1 at 30 mL / 24h. Place 2000 fourth-instar nymphs in each rearing cage 12. After feeding is completed within 7 days, continue feeding as described above until adulthood. Use the old-style clean water feeding as a control. Other parameters such as temperature and humidity, photoperiod (temperature 28℃, humidity 70%, photoperiod L:D = 16:8), feeding materials (feeding live 2nd-3rd instar mealworm larvae, 300 fourth-instar stink bugs per feeding box 1 / 24h, 400 fifth-instar nymphs and adults per feeding box 1 / 24h), and 10 cages for each treatment are kept consistent. This comparative experiment included: feeding the device with nutrient solution, feeding the device with clean water (control 1), and feeding the device with clean water as a comparison (control 2).

[0046] Table 3 Comparison of body weight, survival rate, egg production, number of infected insects and diseases, and working hours for three pairs of bugs fed with feeding solution.

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[0049] Note: In large-scale breeding of bugs, the 2nd and 4th instar nymph stages are most susceptible to disease.

[0050] Any adaptive changes made according to actual needs are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0051] It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, it is obvious that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A bug-feeding device, characterized in that, The device includes a feeding box, a liquid storage container, and a liquid-absorbing feeding part. The feeding box is placed inside a rearing cage. The top of the feeding box has a liquid inlet. The liquid storage container is positioned higher than the top of the feeding box. The bottom of the liquid storage container is connected to a liquid guide pipe, which communicates with the liquid inlet. A flow regulator is installed on the liquid guide pipe. The liquid-absorbing feeding part is vertically installed inside the feeding box. The top of the liquid-absorbing feeding part protrudes from the feeding box and forms a crawling surface for the bugs to crawl on. The bottom of the liquid-absorbing feeding part contacts and absorbs the rearing liquid in the feeding box.

2. The bug feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom end of the liquid-absorbing feeding part abuts against the lower surface of the feeding box, and the top end is engaged with the opening provided at the top of the feeding box.

3. The bug feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The liquid-absorbing feeding part is L-shaped, with one side of the L-shape being vertically arranged and its end abutting against the lower surface of the feeding box, and the other side being horizontally arranged and fitting into the opening provided at the top of the feeding box, with its upper surface forming the crawling surface; the lower surface of the horizontal side of the L-shape is located inside the feeding box.

4. The bug feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding box is also equipped with a thermometer, the test end of which is located below the surface of the feeding solution to measure the temperature of the feeding solution.

5. The bug feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding box is made of transparent material and has vertical scale lines on its edges.

6. The bug feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The bug feeding device is equipped with several feeding boxes, and the liquid guide tube is connected to several drainage tubes. The end of the drainage tube is connected to the liquid inlet, and each drainage tube is equipped with a flow regulator.

7. The bug feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The end of the liquid guide tube has a drainage port, which can be connected to a negative pressure drainage device.

8. The bug feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A sealing plug is detachably installed at the drainage port.

9. The bug feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The negative pressure drainage device includes a bulb syringe, the end of which is inserted into the drainage port for drainage.

10. The bug-feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid storage container is a liquid storage bag, and the top of the liquid storage bag is provided with a hook for hanging.

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