Intelligent monitoring box for trapping termites

Abstract

A smart monitoring box for trapping termites comprises a box body and bait. The side of the box body has several through holes, and several baits are placed inside the box body. The top of the box body is snapped into a top cover, and a monitoring device is also installed inside the box body. The beneficial effects of this utility model are: (1) visual remote monitoring; (2) automated alarm mechanism; (3) intelligent spraying linkage; and (4) two trapping methods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pest control technology, and in particular relates to an intelligent monitoring box for trapping and killing termites. Background Technology

[0002] Wuhan, located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, has a well-developed water system and numerous dams, reservoirs, and ancient buildings, making it a high-incidence area for termites (especially black-winged subterranean termites and yellow-winged macrotermites). The humid and rainy climate (an average annual rainfall of approximately 1200 mm) provides ideal conditions for termite reproduction, leading to prominent termite problems such as dam leakage and damage to ancient buildings. Traditional termite control methods have the following shortcomings:

[0003] (1) Traditional control methods mainly involve manually digging up nests and spraying pesticides, which can easily damage the ecosystem and make it impossible to monitor the dynamics of ant colonies in real time;

[0004] (2) The trapping box is equipped with electric shock or water. The electric shock method requires frequent battery replacement, while the water flooding method requires frequent water source replacement. Both methods require frequent manual maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides an intelligent monitoring box for trapping and killing termites. The technical solution includes a box body and bait. Several through holes are provided on the side of the box body. Several baits are placed inside the box body. The top of the box body is snapped into a top cover. A monitoring device is also provided inside the box body.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, a fixing lug is also fixedly provided on the side wall of the housing.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, a positioning block is fixedly provided at the bottom of the box body, and a positioning hole adapted to the positioning block is opened at the bottom of the top cover, and the positioning block and the positioning hole are engaged and locked together.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the monitoring device is fixedly equipped with a hook, and the monitoring device is hung inside the box via the hook.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the monitoring device consists of a monitoring host, a camera module, and a bait bin. The monitoring host is electrically connected to the camera module, and the bottom of the monitoring host is detachably connected to the bait bin.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the motherboard inside the monitoring host is equipped with an alarm sensor, a communication module, and a positioning module. The monitoring host communicates with the cloud server through the communication module, and the power source of the monitoring host is an internal battery.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the box is also equipped with a spraying device, which is fixedly equipped with a hook. The spraying device is hung inside the box via the hook and is connected to a monitoring device for communication and is controlled by the monitoring device.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the spraying device consists of a spraying main unit, a storage tank, and a spray nozzle. The top of the spraying main unit is detachably connected to the storage tank, and the spray nozzle is fixedly installed on the air outlet on the side wall of the spraying main unit. The power source of the spraying main unit is an internal storage battery.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] (1) Visual remote monitoring: The camera module in the monitoring device can collect images of the inside of the box in real time or at regular intervals and transmit them to the cloud server through the communication module. Staff can remotely check the termite activity without on-site inspection, which solves the problems of low efficiency and high missed detection rate of traditional manual inspection.

[0015] (2) Automated alarm mechanism: The camera module monitors the density of termite gathering and automatically triggers an alarm when the preset threshold is reached. Compared with traditional manual observation, it can detect signs of termite damage in advance and reduce the risk of damage to dikes, ancient buildings and other structures.

[0016] (3) Intelligent spraying linkage: The monitoring device automatically controls the spraying device to release the pesticide based on the image analysis results of the camera module, avoiding the tedious maintenance of frequent battery or water source replacement required by traditional electric shock and water flooding methods, and reducing the maintenance cycle;

[0017] (4) Two methods of trapping: bait trapping and powder trapping are used respectively. The bait in the bait bin is brought back to the nest by worker ants and then fed to the colony through feeding behavior, thus killing the termites in the nest. The powder is sprayed on the worker ants that are eating the bait. When the worker ants spread the powder to other individuals through hugging, cleaning and other behaviors, the trapping methods are diverse and efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the removable top cover in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the monitoring device in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the monitoring device in this utility model from another perspective.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the spraying device in this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 101. Through hole; 102. Positioning block; 103. Fixing ear; 2. Top cover; 201. Positioning hole; 3. Bait; 4. Monitoring device; 401. Monitoring host; 402. Camera module; 403. Bait bin; 5. Spraying device; 501. Spraying host; 502. Storage tank; 503. Spray nozzle; 6. Hook. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Example

[0026] like Figure 1-2 The intelligent monitoring box shown is used to trap and kill termites. It includes a box body 1 and bait 3. Several through holes 101 are opened on the side of the box body 1. Several baits 3 are placed inside the box body 1. The top of the box body 1 is snapped into the top cover 2. A monitoring device 4 is also installed inside the box body 1. Termites are attracted by the baits 3 inside the box body 1 and enter the box body 1 through the through holes 101. The baits 3 are natural baits rich in cellulose, such as pine wood or sugarcane residue.

[0027] Furthermore, a fixing lug 103 is also fixedly provided on the side wall of the enclosure 1, which facilitates the fixing of the enclosure 1 on slopes or uneven terrain, increasing the adaptability of the monitoring box.

[0028] Furthermore, a positioning block 102 is fixedly provided at the bottom of the box body 1, and a positioning hole 201 adapted to the positioning block 102 is provided at the bottom of the top cover 2. The positioning block 102 and the positioning hole 201 are engaged and locked together to monitor the stacking of the boxes during transportation, thereby increasing stability.

[0029] Furthermore, the monitoring device 4 is fixedly provided with a hook 6, and the monitoring device 4 is hung inside the box 1 through the hook 6.

[0030] like Figure 3-4 The monitoring device 4 shown consists of a monitoring host 401, a camera module 402, and a bait bin 403. The monitoring host 401 is electrically connected to the camera module 402. The bottom of the monitoring host 401 is detachably connected to the bait bin 403. The bait bin 403 contains bait such as diflubenzuron or flufenoxuron.

[0031] Furthermore, the motherboard inside the monitoring host 401 is equipped with an alarm sensor, a communication module and a positioning module. The monitoring host 401 communicates with the cloud server through the communication module, and the power source of the monitoring host 401 is an internal battery.

[0032] The camera module 402 is aimed at the surface of the bait 3. After the camera module 402 captures an image and transmits it to the cloud server, if termites are detected eating the bait 3 through image recognition, the cloud server will transmit a signal indicating the presence of termites to the monitoring host 401. The alarm sensor will transmit the alarm signal and location information to the monitoring personnel's operating platform (e.g., a mobile phone) to remind the monitoring personnel. The monitoring personnel can also actively open the camera module 402 to remotely check whether there are termites inside the box 1.

[0033] like Figure 2 , 5 The box 1 shown is also equipped with a spraying device 5. The spraying device 5 is fixed with a hook 6. The spraying device 5 is hung inside the box 1 through the hook 6. The spraying device 5 is connected to the monitoring device 4 and is controlled by the instructions of the monitoring device 4.

[0034] Furthermore, the spraying device 5 consists of a spraying host 501, a storage tank 502, and a spray nozzle 503. The top of the spraying host 501 is detachably connected to the storage tank 502. The spray nozzle 503 is fixedly installed on the air outlet on the side wall of the spraying host 501. The power source of the spraying host 501 is an internal battery.

[0035] The spraying host 501 consists of a motor and a high-speed fan. An electric valve is provided at the connection between the storage tank 502 and the spraying host 501. When the monitoring device 4 issues a spraying command, the motor starts, drives the fan to form an airflow, the valve opens, and the powder falls and is sprayed out through the spray nozzle 503.

[0036] The powder in storage tank 502 is fipronil or imidacloprid.

[0037] The process of using the aforementioned intelligent monitoring box for termite control is as follows: Dig a pit large enough to accommodate the device at a designated location, place the box 1 in the designated location, and secure it with ground nails after it is placed stably. Place bait 3, such as pine wood, inside the box 1. Hang the monitoring device 4 and the spraying device 5 on the through hole 101. Place flufenoxuron in the bait bin 403 and fipronil in the pesticide storage tank 502. When termites feed on the bait, and the monitoring device 4 detects a large number of termites appearing inside the box 1 and triggers an alarm, the monitoring device 4 sends a signal to control the spraying device 5 to spray pesticide, so that the termites that eat the bait 3 are covered with fipronil. The pesticide-carrying termites take the pesticide back to the nest and spread it to other termites. Flufenoxuron is a slow-acting poison bait that spreads to other termites through cross-feeding behavior, thus achieving the extermination of the entire termite colony. The termites will not die inside the box 1, and the monitoring personnel only need to replace the bait, powder, and batteries periodically, without the need to clean up the dead termites.

Claims

1. A smart monitoring box for trapping and killing termites, comprising a box body (1) and bait (3), characterized in that, The side of the box (1) has several through holes (101), and several baits (3) are placed inside the box (1). The top of the box (1) is snapped into the top cover (2). The box (1) is also equipped with a monitoring device (4).

2. The smart monitoring box for trapping termites according to claim 1, wherein, The box (1) is also fixedly provided with fixing ears (103) on the side wall.

3. The smart monitoring box for termites trapping according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the box (1) is fixedly provided with a positioning block (102), and the bottom of the top cover (2) is provided with a positioning hole (201) that is compatible with the positioning block (102). The positioning block (102) and the positioning hole (201) are engaged and locked together.

4. The smart monitoring box for termites trapping according to claim 1, wherein, The monitoring device (4) is fixedly provided with a hook (6), and the monitoring device (4) is hung inside the box (1) through the hook (6).

5. The smart monitoring box for termites trapping according to claim 1, wherein, The monitoring device (4) consists of a monitoring host (401), a camera module (402) and a bait bin (403). The monitoring host (401) is electrically connected to the camera module (402), and the bottom of the monitoring host (401) is detachably connected to the bait bin (403).

6. The smart monitoring box for termites trapping according to claim 5, wherein, The monitoring host (401) is equipped with an alarm sensor, a communication module and a positioning module on its motherboard. The monitoring host (401) communicates with the cloud server through the communication module. The power source of the monitoring host (401) is its internal battery.

7. The intelligent monitoring box for trapping termites of claim 1, wherein, The box (1) is also equipped with a spraying device (5), and a hook (6) is fixed on the spraying device (5). The spraying device (5) is hung inside the box (1) through the hook (6). The spraying device (5) is connected to the monitoring device (4) and is controlled by the instructions of the monitoring device (4).

8. The smart monitoring box for trapping termites according to claim 7, wherein, The spraying device (5) consists of a spraying host (501), a storage tank (502) and a spray nozzle (503). The top of the spraying host (501) is detachably connected to the storage tank (502). The spray nozzle (503) is fixedly installed on the air outlet on the side wall of the spraying host (501). The energy source of the spraying host (501) is the internal battery.

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