A device for measuring phototaxis of fruit tree borer

By designing a device that includes a darkroom, LED lights, pipes, connectors, branch pipes, and fans, the device uses LED lights of different wavelengths to attract and capture fruit borers, solving the problem of difficulty in measuring the phototaxis of fruit borers in existing technologies, and achieving efficient and environmentally friendly pest control.

CN224460952UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07FRUIT TREE INST OF CHINESE ACAD OF AGRI SCI

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FRUIT TREE INST OF CHINESE ACAD OF AGRI SCI
Filing Date
2025-07-31
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies are insufficient to effectively measure the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers, leading to high dependence on chemical control and significant environmental impact.

Method used

Design a device that includes a darkroom, LED lights, pipes, connectors, branch pipes, insect collection bags, and a fan. The device uses LED lights of different wavelengths to attract codling moths and captures the moths through negative pressure from the fan. The branch pipes are detachable for easy removal and study.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables precise measurement of the phototaxis of codling moths, reducing the use of chemical pesticides, mitigating environmental impact, and improving the efficiency and safety of pest control.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to fruit tree borer phototaxis measuring device technical field discloses a kind of device for measuring fruit tree borer phototaxis, including darkroom, the darkroom is connected with several evenly arranged pipes, the pipe is equipped with detachable LED lamp in the end far from darkroom, the pipe is connected with the joint in the end close to LED lamp, the joint is detachably equipped with branch pipe, the branch pipe is equipped with insect bag, the branch pipe is equipped with fan in the end far from joint.The utility model has the advantages compared with prior art: different light is used to attract, capture fruit borer, and the phototaxis of fruit borer is researched.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of phototaxis measurement devices for fruit fruit moths, specifically to a device for measuring the phototaxis of fruit fruit moths. Background Technology

[0002] Fruit fruit borers, including species such as the peach fruit moth and the pear fruit moth, directly damage the fruit and infest various fruit trees, including pome and stone fruits, making them one of the most impactful pests on my country's deciduous fruit industry. Currently, control of fruit fruit borers primarily relies on chemical control. Due to their small size, concealed damage, overlapping generations, and diverse habitats, long-term, high-volume application of chemical pesticides is necessary for effective control. With the increasingly serious "3R" problem (recycling, drying, and recycling) of pesticides, other control measures besides chemical pesticides have become a research hotspot.

[0003] Insecticidal lamp trapping is a technique that utilizes insects' phototaxis and color attraction for pest control. It is a type of physical control with advantages such as minimal environmental impact and low pest resistance. Research has found that different pests have varying sensitivities to different wavelengths of light. The development of this device will help determine the optimal wavelength range for attracting fruit borers, thereby enabling the development of highly effective larval control devices that are relatively safe for fruit borers and their natural enemies, thus possessing significant application value. Utility Model Content

[0004] (I) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the above difficulties and provide a device for measuring the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit moths by attracting and capturing them using different light sources and studying their phototaxis.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: a device for measuring the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers, including a dark chamber, a plurality of evenly arranged pipes connected to the dark chamber, a detachable LED light at the end of the pipe away from the dark chamber, a connector connected to the end of the pipe near the LED light, a branch pipe detachably provided on the connector, an insect-collecting bag provided in the branch pipe, and a fan at the end of the branch pipe away from the connector.

[0008] As an improvement, the top of the darkroom is provided with an opening, and the top of the darkroom is provided with a cover that mates with the opening. The opening and the cover are not sealed, and the cover is provided with a handle.

[0009] As an improvement, the side wall of the darkroom is provided with several through holes evenly distributed, and the pipe is connected to the through holes.

[0010] As an improvement, a plug is provided at the end of the pipe away from the darkroom, and the LED light is located at the end of the pipe where the plug is located.

[0011] As an improvement, the opening of the connector is positioned to face the bottom.

[0012] As an improvement, a retaining ring is provided at one end of the branch pipe near the joint, and the retaining ring is interference-fitted into the joint.

[0013] As an improvement, the wavelengths of the LEDs are all different.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0016] 1. The darkroom can store test insects for resting and dark treatment.

[0017] 2. The LED lights have different wavelengths, which can attract different test insects. When the test insect is attracted by the light and approaches the corresponding pipe, the negative pressure generated by the fan can draw the test insect into the branch pipe and be captured by the insect collection bag.

[0018] 3. The branch pipe is detachably installed on the pipeline, making it convenient for personnel to pour out the test insects captured in the insect collection bag for study. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure in cross-section at point AA.

[0023] As shown in the figure: 1. Darkroom; 2. Pipe; 3. LED light; 4. Connector; 5. Branch pipe; 6. Insect collection bag; 7. Fan; 8. Opening; 9. Cover; 10. Handle; 11. Through hole; 12. Plug; 13. Fixing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] Combined with appendix Figure 1-4 A device for measuring the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers includes a dark chamber 1, with several evenly arranged pipes 2 connected to the dark chamber 1. A detachable LED lamp 3 is provided at the end of each pipe 2 away from the dark chamber 1. The LED lamps 3 have different wavelengths, and one LED lamp 3 emits natural light. A connector 4 is connected to the end of each pipe 2 near the LED lamp 3. A branch pipe 5 is detachably provided on the connector 4. An insect-collecting bag 6 is provided inside the branch pipe 5. A fan 7 is provided at the end of the branch pipe 5 away from the connector 4.

[0027] Turn on LED light 3. The light emitted by LED light 3 attracts the test insects and makes them approach pipe 2. Personnel turn on fan 7. Fan 7 draws out the air in pipe 2 to create negative pressure, which sucks the test insects that are close to pipe 2 into branch pipe 5. They are then captured by insect collection bag 6. Personnel remove branch pipe 5, pour out the test insects, and conduct research and record the data to determine which wavelengths of light the test insects are easily attracted to.

[0028] The top of the dark chamber 1 is provided with an opening 8, and the top of the dark chamber 1 is provided with a cover 9 that cooperates with the opening 8. The opening 8 and the cover 9 are not sealed. The cover 9 is provided with a handle 10, which makes it convenient for personnel to put the test insects into the dark chamber 1 and also makes it convenient for personnel to observe the test insects in the dark chamber 1.

[0029] The darkroom 1 has a plurality of through holes 11 evenly arranged on its side wall, and the pipe 2 is connected to the through holes 11.

[0030] The end of the pipe 2 furthest from the darkroom 1 is fitted with an interference fit plug 12. The LED light 3 is located at the end of the pipe 2 where the plug 12 is located. The LED light 3 has 15 wavelengths: 370nm, 390nm, 410nm, 430nm, 450nm, 480nm, 500nm, 520nm, 550nm, 570nm, 590nm, 610nm, 650nm, and 730nm, plus one natural light. Personnel can adjust the LED light 3 according to specific needs.

[0031] The opening of the connector 4 is positioned facing the bottom.

[0032] The branch pipe 5 is provided with a fixing ring 13 at one end near the joint 4. The fixing ring 13 is interference-fitted into the joint 4 to facilitate fixing the branch pipe 5.

[0033] The LED light 3 and fan 7 mentioned in this utility model, as well as their matching power supply and controller, can be provided by the manufacturer. Apart from that, the circuits, electronic components and modules involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, which can be fully implemented by those skilled in the art, and need not be elaborated upon.

[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, alterations, deletions of some features, additions of features, or recombinations of features to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the innovative principles of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for determining the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers, characterized in that: The device includes a darkroom, on which several evenly arranged pipes are connected. A detachable LED light is installed at the end of each pipe away from the darkroom. A connector is connected to the end of each pipe near the LED light. A branch pipe is detachably installed on the connector. An insect-collecting bag is installed inside the branch pipe. A fan is installed at the end of the branch pipe away from the connector.

2. The device for determining the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The darkroom has an opening at the top and a cover that mates with the opening. The opening and the cover are not sealed. The cover has a handle.

3. The device for determining the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The darkroom has several through holes evenly distributed on its side wall, and the pipe is connected to the through holes.

4. The device for determining the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the pipe furthest from the darkroom is fitted with an interference fit plug, and the LED light is located at the end of the pipe where the plug is located.

5. The device for determining the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening of the connector is oriented towards the bottom.

6. The device for determining the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The branch pipe is provided with a fixing ring at one end near the joint, and the fixing ring is interference-fitted into the joint.

7. The device for determining the phototaxis of fruit tree fruit borers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The LEDs all have different wavelengths.