Device for feeding amblyseius stroseii

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of predatory mite propagation, and discloses a device for feeding amblyseius stroseii, which comprises a plurality of groups of feeding box bodies for feeding amblyseius stroseii, sealing box covers arranged at the opening ends of the feeding box bodies, ventilation structures arranged on the sealing box covers in a penetrating manner, and connecting structures for communicating two adjacent groups of feeding box bodies, a connecting hole communicated with the connecting structure is formed in the outer side of the feeding box body; through cooperation of the feeding box bodies, the ventilation structures and the connecting structures, the multiple feeding box bodies are connected through the connecting pipelines, the interiors of the feeding box bodies are open, artificial feed can be poured into the feeding box bodies, through the connecting pipelines between the feeding box bodies, contact of feeding operators can be remarkably reduced, the operation safety degree is improved, and meanwhile through automatic connection, the feeding efficiency is improved. Automatic transfer of the amblyseius stroseii and the hosts thereof is achieved, the feeding efficiency of the predatory mites is improved, and one step is further provided for achieving unmanned operation feeding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of predatory mite propagation technology, specifically a device for raising Amblyseius stesei. Background Technology

[0002] Amblyseius swirskii is a broad-spectrum predatory mite that preys on mite pests as well as whiteflies, thrips, and other pests. It has become one of the most widely released and applied biological control natural enemies globally, typically used to control whiteflies (Hemiptera: Amycidae), thrips (Thysanoptera), and spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae). Due to its strong predatory ability, good colonization effect, and ease of artificial rearing, Amblyseius swirskii is widely raised in more than 50 countries worldwide and has become a large-scale commercial biological control product.

[0003] However, the existing technology for breeding Amblyseius stearotherm requires artificial contact with the mites, and the artificial hosts for Amblyseius stearotherm are usually mites from the families Amphipodidae, Amphipodidae, and Dictyophora. These mites can cause asthma, gastrointestinal diseases, and other illnesses when they parasitize humans. Therefore, we need to propose a device for breeding Amblyseius stearotherm. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for raising Amblyseius stesei, which reduces manual contact, improves the efficiency of automated breeding, and allows Amblyseius stesei and the host to automatically transfer during the propagation process, thus significantly improving breeding efficiency and solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a device for raising *Amblyseius stesei*, comprising:

[0006] Multiple sets of breeding boxes for raising Amblyseius stearotherm, a sealed box cover set at the opening end of the breeding box, a ventilation structure set through the sealed box cover, and a connecting structure for connecting two adjacent sets of breeding boxes.

[0007] The outer side of the feeding box is provided with a connection hole for the connection structure to communicate, and the upper surface of the sealed box cover is provided with an installation hole for the installation of the ventilation structure.

[0008] The ventilation structure includes an outer section of a ventilation pipe located outside the feeding box, with a mesh screen installed at one end of the outer section of the ventilation pipe.

[0009] Preferably, the outer section of the ventilator away from the mesh is integrally formed with an inner section of the ventilator, which is located inside the feeding box.

[0010] Preferably, the upper outer side of the feeding box is provided with a slot, and the inner wall of the sealed box cover is provided with a locking block that fits into the slot.

[0011] Preferably, the connection structure includes a connecting pipe for connecting two adjacent sets of feeding boxes, with both ends of the connecting pipe connected to the connecting holes of the two sets of feeding boxes respectively.

[0012] Preferably, both ends of the connecting pipe are provided with solid sealant, which is adhered to the outer wall of the feeding box.

[0013] Preferably, the volume of the feeding box is 2L-50L, and the mesh count of the mesh is greater than 500.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This invention mainly utilizes the cooperation between the breeding box, ventilation structure, and connecting structure. Multiple breeding boxes are connected by connecting pipes. The interior of the breeding box is open, allowing artificial feed to be poured in. The connecting pipes between the breeding boxes significantly reduce the contact between breeding operators and improve operational safety. At the same time, through automatic connection, the automatic transfer of Amblyseius stearotherm and its host is realized, improving the breeding efficiency of predatory mites and taking another step towards unmanned breeding. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Fig. 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the planar cross-sectional structure of this utility model;

[0018] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Feeding box; 2. Sealed box cover; 3. Ventilation structure; 31. Outer section of ventilation pipe; 32. Inner section of ventilation pipe; 33. Mesh screen; 4. Connection structure; 41. Connecting pipe; 42. Solid sealant; 5. Connecting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figs. 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: a device for raising *Amblyseius stesei*, comprising:

[0022] Multiple sets of breeding boxes 1 for raising Amblyseius stearotherm, a sealed box cover 2 set at the opening end of the breeding box 1, a ventilation structure 3 that runs through the sealed box cover 2, and a connecting structure 4 for connecting two adjacent sets of breeding boxes 1. The material of the breeding box 1 can be stainless steel, plastic, wood or glass, and the number of breeding boxes 1 can be adjusted according to the breeding situation. The connecting structure 4 is used for the movement and transfer of Amblyseius stearotherm or the host. The connecting structure 4 can be round, square or irregular in shape.

[0023] The outer side of the feeding box 1 is provided with a connection hole 5 for the connection structure 4 to communicate, and the upper surface of the sealing box cover 2 is provided with an installation hole for the ventilation structure 3 to be installed.

[0024] The ventilation structure 3 includes an outer section 31 of the ventilation pipe located outside the breeding box 1. One end of the outer section 31 of the ventilation pipe is provided with a mesh 33. The mesh 33 is used to block the escape of the amblyseius spp. mite and its host, while reducing space pollution. The ventilation pipe can be made of plastic or leather.

[0025] An inner section 32 of the air duct is integrally formed at the end of the outer section 31 away from the mesh 33. The inner section 32 of the air duct is set in the inner cavity of the breeding box 1 and extends into the inner cavity of the breeding box 1 to ensure that the air can be evenly distributed in all corners of the box, so that the gas composition in the box remains relatively stable and provides good conditions for the respiratory metabolism of Amblyseius stearotherm.

[0026] The upper outer side of the rearing box 1 is provided with a slot, and the inner wall of the sealing box cover 2 is provided with a locking block that fits into the slot. The sealing box cover 2 is designed to prevent mites from escaping and to prevent external impurities and pests from entering the rearing box, thus maintaining a relatively stable and pure rearing environment. The locking block (not shown in the figure) fits into the slot (not shown in the figure) on the upper outer side of the rearing box 1. This connection method is simple and effective, ensuring that the sealing box cover 2 is tightly fixed to the rearing box 1, while also being easy to open and close, facilitating daily observation, feeding, and cleaning operations.

[0027] The connecting structure 4 includes a connecting pipe 41 for connecting two adjacent sets of breeding boxes 1. The two ends of the connecting pipe 41 are respectively connected to the connecting holes 5 of the two sets of breeding boxes 1. The connecting pipe 41 of the connecting structure 4 is used to connect two adjacent sets of breeding boxes 1, realizing the expansion and integration of the breeding space. In the actual breeding process, it is necessary to combine or split the breeding boxes 1 according to the number of mites and the breeding scale. The connecting pipe 41 provides a convenient connection method.

[0028] Solid sealant 42 is provided at both ends of the outer side of the connecting pipe 41. The solid sealant 42 is bonded to the outer wall of the breeding box 1. Both ends of the connecting pipe 41 are connected to the connecting holes 5 of the breeding box 1. The solid sealant 42 is provided at both ends of the outer side and bonded to the outer wall of the breeding box 1. This sealing method can prevent gas leakage and mites from escaping at the connection point, ensure that the connection between each breeding box 1 is tight and stable, maintain the airtightness and integrity of the entire breeding system, and facilitate unified management and environmental control during large-scale breeding.

[0029] The volume of the rearing box 1 is 2L-50L, and the mesh count of the mesh 33 is greater than 500. The rearing box 1 serves as the living space for the amblyseius stesei. Its volume design between 2L-50L takes into account factors such as the population growth needs, activity range, and ease of operation and management of the amblyseius stesei. The appropriate volume can ensure that a certain number of mites have sufficient space for activity and reproduction, without being too large to make it difficult to control environmental conditions or too small to restrict their growth.

[0030] The ventilation structure 3 is crucial for maintaining gas exchange within the rearing box. The mesh 33 at one end of the outer section 31 of the ventilation tube has a mesh count greater than 500, which can effectively prevent the amblyseius spp. from crawling out of the ventilation port, while allowing air to freely enter and exit the rearing box 1, ensuring the supply of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide within the box, and maintaining a suitable gaseous environment. The fineness of the mesh 33 is carefully designed to prevent mites from escaping to the greatest extent possible while ensuring ventilation.

[0031] When using it, first prepare a 5-liter fully transparent plastic breeding box 1, a plastic connecting pipe 41, and a plastic ventilation pipe. Connect the adjacent breeding boxes 1 with the plastic connecting pipe 41 and seal them with solid sealant 42 to prevent the Amblyseius steggii mite and the host from escaping during the transfer.

[0032] Meanwhile, the mesh 33 uses 800 mesh to block the escape of the amblyseius stesei and its host, while reducing space pollution. The inner section 32 of the plastic ventilation tube is inserted into the breeding box 1, and oxygen can be added to ensure that the oxygen in the breeding box 1 is sufficient for the reproduction and development of the amblyseius stesei.

[0033] After a period of rearing, the rearing boxes 1 are randomly selected according to their numbering order. The breeding progress of each rearing box 1 is checked and artificial feed is added accordingly. The fully transparent rearing box 1 can also be used for non-contact microscopic inspection of the development progress of the amblyseius stesei. Once the rearing box 1 is found to be commercially viable, it can be packaged and shipped according to the development progress of each rearing box 1.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A device for raising *Amblyseius steggii*, characterized in that, include: Multiple groups The enclosure (1) for raising Amblyseius stearensis, the sealed cover (2) provided at the opening of the enclosure (1), the ventilation structure (3) provided through the sealed cover (2), and the connection structure (4) for connecting two adjacent enclosures (1). The outer side of the feeding box (1) is provided with a connection hole (5) for the connection structure (4) to communicate, and the upper surface of the sealing box cover (2) is provided with an installation hole for the ventilation structure (3) to be installed. The ventilation structure (3) includes an outer section (31) of the ventilation pipe located outside the feeding box (1), and a mesh (33) is provided at one end of the outer section (31).

2. The device for raising *Amblyseius steggii* according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer section (31) of the air pipe is integrally formed with an inner section (32) at the end away from the mesh (33), and the inner section (32) of the air pipe is located in the inner cavity of the feeding box (1).

3. The device for raising *Amblyseius steggii* according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper outer side of the feeding box (1) is provided with a slot, and the inner wall of the sealing box cover (2) is provided with a locking block that fits into the slot.

4. The device for raising *Amblyseius steggii* according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connection structure (4) includes a connecting pipe (41) for connecting two adjacent sets of feeding boxes (1), and the two ends of the connecting pipe (41) are respectively connected to the connecting holes (5) of the two sets of feeding boxes (1).

5. The device for raising *Amblyseius steggii* according to claim 4, characterized in that: Solid sealant (42) is provided at both ends of the outer side of the connecting pipe (41), and the solid sealant (42) is bonded to the outer wall of the feeding box (1).

6. The apparatus for raising *Amblyseius steggii* according to claim 5, characterized in that: The volume of the feeding box (1) is 2L-50L, and the mesh number of the net (33) is greater than 500.

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