Solenopsis invicta trapping device

Abstract

The solenopsis invicta trapping device comprises a hollow trapping cylinder, a trapping opening is formed in the position, close to the front end of the trapping cylinder, of the bottom of the trapping cylinder, a fixing frame is arranged on the outer wall of the trapping cylinder, a containing opening is downwards formed in one side of the upper end of the outer wall of the trapping cylinder, and a sealing cover is hinged to one side of the inner wall of the containing opening. A notch is forwards formed in the lower portion of the rear end of the outer wall of the trapping cylinder and detachably connected with a trapping box, a containing groove is formed in the rear portion of the upper end of the trapping box, and a guide frame close to the rear end of the inner wall of the trapping box is arranged at the front end of an opening of the trapping box; a scraper assembly is rotationally connected between the rear end of the driving assembly and the rear end of the inner wall of the trapping cylinder in a matched mode. The solenopsis invicta trapping device not only can trap solenopsis invicta, but also can prevent the trapped solenopsis invicta from escaping, meanwhile, the effect of killing the solenopsis invicta can be achieved in the trapping process of the solenopsis invicta, the control effect on the solenopsis invicta is provided, and the applicability of the solenopsis invicta trapping device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of red imported fire ant control technology, and in particular to a red imported fire ant trapping device. Background Technology

[0002] The Latin name for the red imported fire ant (scientific name: *Solenopsis invicta* Buren) means "invincible" ant, hence its name due to its difficulty in control. Its common name, fire ant, refers to the burning sensation caused by its sting. Widely distributed, red imported fire ants are among the most destructive invasive species. In China, they are considered an invasive species. Red imported fire ants are a type of ant, belonging to the social insect family, with multiple castes: reproductive females, males, and worker ants (incompletely developed, infertile females). Therefore, control measures are necessary for red imported fire ants.

[0003] According to utility model patent CN222622001U, a red imported fire ant trapping device includes a trapping cylinder, a trapping shell, and a first collection cover. The outer surface of the trapping cylinder is provided with a fixing component for fixing the trapping cylinder. The inner surface of the trapping cylinder forms a trapping cavity for holding red imported fire ant bait. The trapping shell and the first collection cover are detachably installed at both ends of the trapping cylinder, and the trapping shell has a trapping opening. This utility model is suitable for red imported fire ant trapping and testing, and can solve problems related to the transportation and storage of the bait.

[0004] While the above-mentioned technical solution can attract and capture red imported fire ants, it cannot prevent them from escaping during the trapping process. This is because the ants have a very strong climbing ability, and the protrusions at the trapping opening alone cannot prevent them from escaping. In other words, the device can only attract red imported fire ants but cannot capture them, and it also causes a lot of waste of bait, making it less applicable. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a red imported fire ant trapping device that can not only attract red imported fire ants but also prevent them from escaping. At the same time, it can also kill the red imported fire ants during the attraction process, thus providing a control effect on red imported fire ants and improving its applicability.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A red imported fire ant trapping device includes a hollow trapping tube with a trapping opening at the bottom near its front end. Fixing brackets are fitted between the front and rear ends of the left and right sides of the outer wall of the trapping tube. A placement opening is formed on one side of the upper end of the outer wall of the trapping tube, and a sealing cap is hinged to one side of the inner wall of the placement opening. A groove is formed at the lower rear end of the outer wall of the trapping tube, and sliding grooves are formed on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the groove, with two sliding grooves slidably connected to a detachable connector. A trapping box with an open top that mates with the trapping tube is provided. A placement slot for placing the trapping object is provided at the rear of the top of the trapping box. An L-shaped guide frame with a hollowed-out design is provided at the front end of the opening of the trapping box and near the rear end of its inner wall. The guide frame is made of water-absorbing material. A drive assembly is provided above the front end of the inner wall of the trapping tube. A scraper assembly for cleaning the guide frame and the inner wall of the trapping tube is rotatably connected between the rear end of the drive assembly and the rear end of the inner wall of the trapping tube.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, in use, first pull the trap box out of the groove at the opening, then put the attractant for red imported fire ants into the placement groove, then install the trap box back into the groove, then place the trap tube in a suitable position and insert it into the soil with the fixing frame so that the trap opening is close to the soil surface, then open the sealing cap, add an appropriate amount of insecticide to kill red imported fire ants into the trap box through the placement opening, and then close the sealing cap. At this time, the insecticide will gradually wet the guide frame, and the scent of the bait will diffuse outward through the trap opening to attract red imported fire ants. The attracted red imported fire ants then... When the bait enters the trapping tube, most of the red imported fire ants will pass through the guide frame and become contaminated with the insecticide. As the red imported fire ants move forward and back, they will be killed by the insecticide. Even if some red imported fire ants can carry the bait back, both the bait and the red imported fire ants will be contaminated with the insecticide when passing through the guide frame, thus achieving the control effect. When attracting red imported fire ants, the drive component will periodically drive the scraper component to rotate, thereby scraping the red imported fire ants off the guide frame and the inner wall of the trapping tube. The scraped red imported fire ants will fall into the trapping box, so that they can be contaminated with more insecticide, thereby improving the control effect of red imported fire ants.

[0009] A further feature of this invention is that the drive assembly includes a device box, a drive motor installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the device box, a controller, and a battery located inside the device box and above the drive motor. The power output shaft of the drive motor extends out of the rear end of the device box and is rotatably connected thereto. Both the drive motor and the battery are electrically connected to the controller.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that the scraper assembly includes a rotating shaft, multiple connecting frames arranged in a U-shape along the length of the rotating shaft, and scraper strips respectively arranged on the upper part of the outer wall of the connecting frames and arranged flexibly, with adjacent connecting frames arranged in a staggered, front-to-back arrangement.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the scraper assembly can clean the inner wall of the trapping tube and the dead red imported fire ants on the guide frame. This does not affect the normal passage of subsequent red imported fire ants, while also allowing the surviving red imported fire ants to fall into the trapping box, further improving the extermination effect on red imported fire ants.

[0012] A further feature of this invention is that a retaining ring is provided on the inner wall of the trapping tube behind the trapping opening, and a cleaning component is provided at the front end of the outer wall of the rotating shaft for removing pheromones left by red imported fire ants on the outer wall of the retaining ring.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the barrier ring can form a simple obstruction for some red imported fire ants dragging the bait, increasing the difficulty for them to return to the nest. At the same time, the cleaning component can wipe away the pheromones left by the red imported fire ants, making it impossible or difficult for them to return to the nest, thus improving the trapping effect.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that the cleaning component includes a connecting rod, a connecting piece disposed at the lower end of the connecting rod, and a sponge block disposed at the lower end of the connecting piece and arranged in a U-shape for wrapping the outer wall of the retaining ring.

[0015] A further feature of this invention is that the rear end of the inner wall of the trapping opening is inclined downwards and outwards from back to front, and a guide plate is provided thereon.

[0016] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] Firstly, this utility model can not only attract red imported fire ants, but also prevent the attracted red imported fire ants from escaping. At the same time, it can also kill red imported fire ants during the attraction process, thus providing a control effect on red imported fire ants and improving its applicability.

[0018] Secondly, the guide frame of this utility model not only allows the red imported fire ants entering the trap to pass through in an orderly manner without causing a large number of red imported fire ants to crowd out, but also facilitates the cleaning components to clean up the red imported fire ants so that they can fall into the trap box.

[0019] Thirdly, the trapping box of this utility model does not require lifting the entire device to complete the cleaning of red imported fire ants, adding exterminant and bait, and will not affect its normal use. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is mainly used to show the positional connection relationship of each component;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is mainly used to demonstrate the positional connection between the cleaning components and the scraper components;

[0024] Figure 5 It is mainly used for display guide racks and placement slots.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Trapping tube; 11. Fixing frame; 12. Trapping opening; 13. Guide plate; 14. Placement opening; 15. Sealing cover; 2. Groove; 21. Slide groove; 22. Trapping box; 23. Placement groove; 24. Guide frame; 3. Drive assembly; 31. Device box; 32. Drive motor; 33. Controller; 34. Battery; 4. Scraper assembly; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Connecting frame; 43. Scraper strip; 5. Retaining ring; 51. Cleaning assembly; 52. Connecting rod; 53. Connecting plate; 54. Sponge block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" 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, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Example, refer to Figure 1-5 A red imported fire ant trapping device includes a hollow trapping tube 1. A trapping opening 12 is provided at the bottom of the trapping tube 1 near its front end. A guide plate 13 is provided at the rear end of the inner wall of the trapping opening 12, sloping downward and outward from back to front. A fixing frame 11 is provided between the front and rear ends of the left and right sides of the outer wall of the trapping tube 1. A placement opening 14 is provided downward on one side of the upper end of the outer wall of the trapping tube 1. A sealing cover 15 that can be opened is hinged to one side of the inner wall of the placement opening 14. A slot 2 is provided forward at the lower rear end of the outer wall of the trapping tube 1. A sliding groove 21 is provided on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the slot 2, facing inward. The two sliding grooves 21 are slidably connected to a trapping box 22 that is detachably connected to the trapping box 1 and has an open top. A placement groove 23 for placing the trapping object is provided at the rear of the upper end of the trapping box 22.

[0031] The front end of the opening of the capture box 22 is provided with an L-shaped guide frame 24 with a hollowed-out design near the rear end of its inner wall. The guide frame 24 is made of water-absorbing material. There is a gap between the rear end of the guide frame 24 and the rear end of the inner wall of the capture box 22. A drive assembly 3 is provided above the front end of the inner wall of the trapping tube 1. The drive assembly 3 includes a device box 31 that is sealed to the inner wall of the trapping tube 1, a drive motor 32 installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the device box 31, a controller 33, and a battery 34 located inside the device box 31 and above the drive motor 32. The power output shaft of the drive motor 32 extends out of the rear end of the device box 31 and is rotatably connected to it. Both the drive motor 32 and the battery 34 are electrically connected to the controller 33.

[0032] A scraper assembly 4 for cleaning the guide frame 24 and the inner wall of the trapping tube 1 is rotatably connected between the rear end of the power output shaft of the drive motor 32 and the rear end of the inner wall of the trapping tube 1. The scraper assembly 4 includes a rotating shaft 41, multiple U-shaped connecting frames 42 arranged along the length of the rotating shaft 41, and flexible scraper strips 43 respectively arranged on the upper end of the outer wall of the connecting frame 42. Adjacent connecting frames 42 are arranged in a staggered manner. A retaining ring 5 is arranged behind the trapping opening 12 on the inner wall of the trapping tube 1 and communicates with it. A cleaning component 51 for cleaning the pheromones left by the red imported fire ants on the outer wall of the retaining ring 5 is arranged at the front end of the outer wall of the rotating shaft 41. The cleaning component 51 includes a connecting rod 52, a connecting piece 53 arranged at the lower end of the connecting rod 52, and a sponge block 54 arranged in a U-shape at the lower end of the connecting piece 53 for wrapping the outer wall of the retaining ring 5.

[0033] Instructions for use: First, pull the trap box 22 out of the slide 21 of the slot 2. Then, put the attractant for attracting red imported fire ants into the placement slot 23. Next, install the trap box 22 back into the slide 21. Then, place the trap tube 1 in a suitable position and insert it into the soil using the fixing bracket 11 so that the trap opening 12 is close to the soil surface. Then, open the sealing cap 15 and add an appropriate amount of insecticide for killing red imported fire ants into the trap box 22 through the placement opening 14. Then, close the sealing cap 15. At this time, the insecticide will gradually... The guide frame 24 is gradually moistened, and the scent of the bait diffuses outward through the trapping opening 12 to attract red imported fire ants. The attracted red imported fire ants enter the trapping tube 1 through the guide plate 13 at the trapping opening 12. Most of the red imported fire ants will pass through the guide frame 24 and be contaminated with the insecticide. During the process of the red imported fire ants moving forward and back, they will be killed by the insecticide. Even if some red imported fire ants can carry the bait back, both the bait and the red imported fire ants will be contaminated with the insecticide when passing through the guide frame 24, thus achieving the control effect of red imported fire ants.

[0034] When attracting red imported fire ants, the drive component 3 periodically drives the scraper component 4 to rotate. The battery 34 provides power, which in turn causes the controller 33 to control the drive motor 32 in the device box 31 to rotate. The power output shaft of the drive motor 32 drives the scraper component 4 to rotate. The connecting frame 42 on the rotating shaft 41 drives the scraper 43 to rotate inside the trapping tube 1, thereby scraping off the red imported fire ants on the guide frame 24 and the inner wall of the trapping tube 1. The scraped-off red imported fire ants fall into the trapping box 22 to get more insecticide, thus improving the control effect on red imported fire ants. At the same time, the rotating shaft 41 drives the connecting rod 52 and the connecting piece 53 to rotate, and the sponge pad wipes the outer wall of the retaining ring 5 and the corresponding inner wall of the trapping tube 1, thereby wiping away the pheromones left by the red imported fire ants. This causes the red imported fire ants that want to return to lose their way back to the nest and traps them inside the trapping tube 1, thereby improving the trapping effect on red imported fire ants.

[0035] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment that make creative contributions as needed, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A red imported fire ant trapping device, comprising a hollow trapping tube (1), characterized in that: The trapping tube (1) has a trapping opening (12) at its bottom near its front end. Fixing brackets (11) are fitted between the front and rear ends of the left and right sides of the outer wall of the trapping tube (1). A placement opening (14) is opened downwards on one side of the upper end of the outer wall of the trapping tube (1). A sealing cap (15) is hinged to one side of the inner wall of the placement opening (14). A groove (2) is opened forward at the lower rear end of the outer wall of the trapping tube (1). Sliding grooves (21) are opened inwards on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the groove (2). The two sliding grooves (21) are slidably connected to a detachable, open-topped connector for the trapping tube. The trap box (22) is matched with the tube (1). The trap box (22) has a placement slot (23) for placing the bait at the rear of the upper end. The trap box (22) has an L-shaped guide frame (24) with a hollowed-out shape near the rear end of its inner wall. The guide frame (24) is made of water-absorbing material. A drive assembly (3) is provided above the front end of the inner wall of the trap tube (1). The rear end of the drive assembly (3) is rotatably connected to the rear end of the inner wall of the trap tube (1) to a scraper assembly (4) for cleaning the guide frame (24) and the inner wall of the trap tube (1) of red fire ants.

2. The red imported fire ant trapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (3) includes a device box (31), a drive motor (32) installed on the bottom of the inner wall of the device box (31), a controller (33), and a battery (34) located inside the device box (31) and above the drive motor (32). The power output shaft of the drive motor (32) extends out of the rear end of the device box (31) and is rotatably connected thereto. The drive motor (32) and the battery (34) are both electrically connected to the controller (33).

3. The red imported fire ant trapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraper assembly (4) includes a rotating shaft (41), a plurality of U-shaped connecting frames (42) arranged along the length of the rotating shaft (41), and scraper strips (43) flexibly arranged on the upper part of the outer wall of the connecting frame (42). Two adjacent connecting frames (42) are arranged in a staggered manner.

4. The red imported fire ant trapping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the trapping tube (1) is provided with a retaining ring (5) connected to the trapping opening (12) behind it, and the front end of the outer wall of the rotating shaft (41) is provided with a cleaning component (51) for removing the pheromones left by the red imported fire ants on the outer wall of the retaining ring (5).

5. The red imported fire ant trapping device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning component (51) includes a connecting rod (52), a connecting piece (53) disposed at the lower end of the connecting rod (52), and a sponge block (54) disposed at the lower end of the connecting piece (53) and arranged in a U-shape for wrapping the outer wall of the retaining ring (5).

6. The red imported fire ant trapping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the inner wall of the trapping opening (12) is inclined downward from back to front and has a guide plate (13) provided outward.

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