Trapping device for controlling solenopsis invicta
By designing a trap for controlling red imported fire ants, and utilizing an electric shock and mechanical cleaning system combined with water atomization and airflow diffusion, the problem of the red imported fire ants' strong aggression has been solved, achieving efficient capture and reducing maintenance needs, thus lowering the medical burden.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Red imported fire ants are highly aggressive and will swarm to attack when threatened. Their bites can cause pain, swelling, allergic reactions, and even shock. Frequent exposure in high-density areas increases the medical burden, and is especially harmful to people with allergies.
Design a trap for controlling red imported fire ants. It uses an attractant to lure red imported fire ants into the trap, then kills them with an electric shock through an electric grid. The trap maintains a clean and humid environment through mechanical and water atomization systems, and combines airflow to diffuse the attractant scent, ensuring efficient capture and reducing manual maintenance.
It effectively kills red imported fire ants, reduces their population size, lowers maintenance difficulty, improves capture efficiency and equipment reliability, reduces medical burden, and enhances ease of operation and capture effect.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of red imported fire ant control technology, and in particular to a attractant for red imported fire ant control. Background Technology
[0002] Red imported fire ants are an invasive ant species native to South America, now widely distributed across many regions worldwide, including North America, Asia, and Australia. They are known for their strong aggression and remarkable adaptability to their environment. Worker red imported fire ants are approximately 2.5 to 6 millimeters long, with colors ranging from reddish-brown to dark brown. Their most distinctive feature is the venomous stinger at the end of their abdomen; a bite can cause severe pain, swelling, and possible allergic reactions, and in severe cases, can even be life-threatening.
[0003] Red imported fire ants are highly aggressive. When they feel their nest is threatened, they quickly dispatch large numbers of worker ants to attack the intruder. A red imported fire ant bite can cause severe pain, burning sensation, redness, swelling, and blisters. In severe cases, it can trigger allergic reactions or even anaphylactic shock. In areas with high red imported fire ant density, frequent human contact with these ants increases the burden on the healthcare system, especially among people with allergies, potentially leading to serious health problems.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to design a attractant for the control of red imported fire ants to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the disadvantages of red imported fire ants, such as their strong aggressiveness, swarming attacks when threatened, pain and swelling after bites, allergic reactions or shock in severe cases, increased medical burden due to frequent exposure in high-density areas, and greater risks to people with allergies, this utility model provides a attractant for the control of red imported fire ants.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is: a attractant for the control of red imported fire ants, comprising a shell, ground nails, a placement frame, a cover plate, a V-shaped plate, an electric grid, and a side plate. Ground nails are inserted into both sides of the shell, a placement frame is placed on the top of the shell, a cover plate is placed on the top of the placement frame, a V-shaped plate is fixedly connected inside the shell, an electric grid is fixedly connected to the right side of the V-shaped plate, and a side plate is fixedly connected to the left side of the shell, with multiple through holes opened on the side plate.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a first motor and a dial. The first motor is fixedly connected to the rear of the housing, and the output shaft of the first motor passes through the housing and is fixedly connected to the dial. Multiple levers that abut against the power grid are fixedly arranged in a ring array on the outer side of the dial.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a water storage frame, water supply pipes, a water pump, and an atomizer. The water storage frame is fixedly connected inside the housing. The top two sides of the housing are connected and connected to the water supply pipes. Both water supply pipes are located above the water storage frame. Both water supply pipes extend out of the housing and are connected to the water pump. The other ends of the two water pumps extend into the housing and are connected to the atomizer.
[0009] Furthermore, the atomizer is located above the power grid.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a second motor and fan blades. The second motor is fixedly connected inside the cover plate, and the fan blades are fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a filter plate, which is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate.
[0012] The beneficial effects are: 1. This utility model attracts red imported fire ants into the trap by emitting scents through an attractant, and guides them to move towards the electric grid using a V-shaped plate. When the red imported fire ants come into contact with the electric grid, they are electrocuted and killed, ensuring efficient killing of red imported fire ants without posing a threat to humans. Regularly cleaning up the corpses and replenishing the attractant maintains the effectiveness of the equipment, improves the capture efficiency, reduces the population of red imported fire ants, reduces maintenance difficulty, and ensures long-term stable operation.
[0013] 2. This utility model uses a first motor to drive the dial cylinder to rotate, so that multiple levers on the outside of the dial cylinder are in close contact with the surface of the electric grid. During the rotation, the levers effectively scrape off the corpses of red imported fire ants and other debris on the electric grid, keeping the electric grid clean and unobstructed. This ensures the continuous and efficient electric shock effect of the electric grid, reduces the frequency of manual maintenance, improves the reliability and service life of the equipment, and significantly enhances the effectiveness and ease of operation of red imported fire ant control.
[0014] 3. This utility model uses a water pump to deliver water from the storage box to the atomizer via a water pipe. The atomizer breaks the water into tiny droplets, creating a humid air environment, increasing the humidity around the attractant, maintaining the freshness and attractiveness of the attractant, and simulating the humid environment preferred by red imported fire ants, thus further enhancing the capture effect.
[0015] 4. This utility model uses a second motor to drive the fan blades to rotate, generating airflow to accelerate the diffusion of the attractant's scent, attracting more red imported fire ants into the attractor. The filter plate effectively filters out larger impurities, preventing them from entering the equipment and ensuring normal operation. After use, the second motor can be turned off. This improves the diffusion efficiency and capture effect of the attractant, reduces interference from impurities, and enhances the stability and ease of maintenance of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the shell, ground nails, and placement frame of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the V-shaped plate, the first motor, and the dial cylinder of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water supply pipe, water pump, and atomizer components of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second motor, fan blades, and filter plate components of this utility model.
[0021] In the attached diagram, the following are the reference numerals: 1-shell, 2-ground nail, 3-placement frame, 4-cover plate, 5-V-shaped plate, 6-electric grid, 7-side plate, 8-first motor, 9-dial, 10-water storage frame, 11-water pipe, 12-water pump, 13-atomizer, 14-second motor, 15-fan blade, 16-filter plate. Detailed Implementation
[0022] Specific Embodiments: The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "setting," "installing," "connecting," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0023] Example: A attractant for controlling red imported fire ants, such as... Figures 1-5As shown, the device includes a shell 1, ground nails 2, a placement frame 3, a cover plate 4, a V-shaped plate 5, an electric grid 6, and side plates 7. Ground nails 2 are inserted into both the front and rear sides of the shell 1. The placement frame 3 is placed on the top right side of the shell 1, and the cover plate 4 is placed on top of the placement frame 3. The V-shaped plate 5 is welded inside the shell 1, and the electric grid 6 is installed on the right side of the V-shaped plate 5 with screws. The side plate 7 is welded to the left side of the shell 1, and multiple through holes are opened on the side plate 7. The attractant is placed in an area where red imported fire ants are frequently active. The shell 1 is firmly fixed to the ground with ground nails 2 to ensure that it will not move easily. An appropriate amount of attractant is added to the placement frame 3, and the cover plate 4 is closed. The scent emitted by the attractant will attract... Red imported fire ants approach the attractor and enter through the holes on the side plate 7. Once inside, they are attracted by the attractant and move along the V-shaped plate 5 towards the electric grid 6. The V-shaped plate 5 makes it easier for the red imported fire ants to concentrate in the electric grid 6 area. When a red imported fire ant comes into contact with the electric grid 6, an electric current is transmitted through it, causing the red imported fire ant to be electrocuted and killed. The electric grid 6 is usually connected to a safe voltage power source, which can effectively kill red imported fire ants without posing a danger to humans. The attractor should be checked regularly, and the dead red imported fire ants should be removed to keep the electric grid 6 clean and effective. The attractant should be replaced or replenished as needed to ensure continuous attraction.
[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a first motor 8 and a dial 9. The first motor 8 is installed on the rear side of the housing 1 by screws. The output shaft of the first motor 8 passes through the housing 1 and is welded to the dial 9. Multiple levers that abut against the electric grid 6 are fixedly welded to the outer side of the dial 9 in a ring array. After the first motor 8 is started, its output shaft drives the dial 9 to rotate. The multiple levers on the outer side of the dial 9 move with the rotation of the dial 9. These levers are in close contact with the surface of the electric grid 6. During the rotation, the levers scrape off the red fire ant corpses and other debris on the electric grid 6, keeping the electric grid 6 clean and unobstructed, and ensuring a continuous and efficient electric shock effect.
[0025] like Figure 4As shown, it also includes a water storage frame 10, a water supply pipe 11, a water pump 12, and an atomizer 13. The water storage frame 10 is welded to the right side inside the shell 1. The front and rear sides of the top of the shell 1 are connected to and communicate with the water supply pipe 11. Both water supply pipes 11 are located directly above the water storage frame 10. Both water supply pipes 11 extend out of the shell 1 and are connected to and communicate with the water pump 12. The other ends of the two water pumps 12 extend into the shell 1 and are connected to and communicate with the atomizer 13. The atomizer 13 is located directly above the electric grid 6. When an appropriate amount of water is injected into the water storage frame 10, the water pump 12 is started. The water pump 12 draws water from the water storage frame 10 through the water supply pipe 11 and delivers it to the atomizer 13. The atomizer 13 decomposes the water into fine water droplets, forming a humid air environment and increasing the humidity around the attractant. The sprayed fine water droplets can be evenly distributed in the electric grid 6 and its surrounding area. The humid environment can also attract more red imported fire ants to come and forage, because red imported fire ants prefer a more humid environment.
[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a second motor 14, a fan blade 15, and a filter plate 16. The second motor 14 is installed inside the cover plate 4 by screws. The fan blade 15 is welded to the output shaft of the second motor 14. The filter plate 16 is welded to the top of the cover plate 4. When the second motor 14 is started, it drives the fan blade 15 to rotate. The rotation of the fan blade 15 generates airflow, which helps the scent of the attractant to spread faster and wider, attracting more red imported fire ants. After use, the second motor 14 can be turned off. The filter plate 16 can filter out larger impurities to prevent them from entering the attractor and affecting the normal operation of the equipment.
[0027] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A trap for the control of Solenopsis invicta, characterised in that: The utility model relates to a kind of electric fence, including shell (1), ground nail (2), placing frame (3), cover plate (4), V-shaped plate (5), electric network (6) and side plate (7), shell (1) both sides are inserted ground nail (2), shell (1) top is placed and placed frame (3), placed frame (3) top is placed and cover plate (4), shell (1) inside is fixedly connected with V-shaped plate (5), V-shaped plate (5) right part is fixedly connected with electric network (6), shell (1) left part is fixedly connected with side plate (7), and multiple through holes are set on side plate (7).
2. A trap for the control of Solenopsis invicta as claimed in claim 1, wherein: Still including first motor (8) and dial drum (9), shell (1) rear is fixedly connected with first motor (8), and the output shaft of first motor (8) penetrates into shell (1) and is fixedly connected with dial drum (9), and multiple dial rods are fixedly arranged with the abutment cooperation of electric network (6) on the outer side surface of dial drum (9).
3. A trap for the control of Solenopsis invicta as claimed in claim 2, wherein: Still including water storage frame (10), water delivery pipe (11), water pump (12) and atomizer (13), shell (1) inside is fixedly connected with water storage frame (10), shell (1) top side is connected and is communicated with water delivery pipe (11), two water delivery pipes (11) are located above water storage frame (10), two water delivery pipes (11) are connected and are communicated with water pump (12) by penetrating out of shell (1), two water pumps (12) other end are connected and are communicated with atomizer (13) by penetrating into shell (1) between.
4. A trap for the control of Solenopsis invicta as claimed in claim 3 wherein: Atomizer (13) is located above electric network (6).
5. A trap for the control of Solenopsis invicta as claimed in claim 4 wherein: Still including second motor (14) and fan blade (15), cover plate (4) inside is fixedly connected with second motor (14), and fan blade (15) is fixedly connected on the output shaft of second motor (14).
6. A trap for the control of Solenopsis invicta as claimed in claim 5 wherein: Still including filter plate (16), cover plate (4) top is fixedly connected with filter plate (16).