A tick trap
By simulating host biosignals and designing an adhesive trapping ring, the problem of low efficiency in existing tick trapping devices is solved, achieving efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly tick trapping.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CENT FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION OF THE NORTHERN THEATER COMMAND OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for tick capture fail to adequately consider the biological characteristics of ticks, resulting in poor capture effectiveness and posing operational risks and environmental pollution problems.
A tick-catching device was designed that achieves efficient tick capture by simulating biological signals such as host odor, body temperature, respiratory breath and activity vibration, combined with an adhesive trapping ring.
This improved the targeting and accuracy of tick capture, reduced operational risks and environmental pollution, and ensured capture efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pest capture technology, and in particular to a highly efficient capture device based on the biological characteristics of ticks. Background Technology
[0002] Ticks are extremely dangerous blood-sucking parasites that act as vectors for many zoonotic diseases. They carry a wide variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and spirochetes, such as fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus and Lyme disease spirochetes, which seriously threaten the health of humans and animals.
[0003] Existing methods for tick capture have many drawbacks. For example, the manual flag method requires operators to drag a white cloth across tick habitats, which is not only inefficient but also exposes operators to tick-infested environments for extended periods, significantly increasing the risk of tick bites and disease infection. While chemical spraying can kill ticks to some extent, it causes serious environmental pollution, disrupts the ecological balance, and long-term use can lead to tick resistance, reducing the effectiveness of control. Furthermore, some existing capture devices fail to fully consider the biological characteristics of ticks; for instance, some devices simply use light traps, which are insufficient for practical capture needs. Therefore, the development of a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly automatic capture device based on the biological characteristics of ticks is urgently needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention proposes a tick-catching device, which aims to solve the problem that existing tick-catching devices do not fully consider the biological characteristics of ticks, resulting in poor catching effects.
[0005] This utility model provides a tick trapping device, which includes a trapping component and a cover. The cover is placed over the trapping component. A ceramic heating element, a chemical odor chamber, a vibration motor, and a carbon dioxide release element are arranged sequentially in the center of the base of the trapping component, and the chemical odor chamber is placed on the ceramic heating element. An adhesive trapping outer ring is provided on the outer ring of the base, and the surface of the adhesive trapping outer ring is uniformly coated with an organosilicon-based adhesive.
[0006] Furthermore, the chemical odor chamber is a cylindrical container with an open top, and the cylindrical container is divided into upper and lower parts, which are connected by threads; the top of the chemical odor chamber is covered with a removable breathable mesh cover; the interior of the chemical odor chamber is equipped with porous ceramic balls, and tick attractants are placed inside the porous ceramic balls.
[0007] Furthermore, the carbon dioxide release component includes: an exhaust port, a carbon dioxide connection port, a hose, and a solenoid valve; the exhaust port is located in the center of the chassis; the carbon dioxide connection port is connected to the exhaust port via a pipe; one end of the hose is connected to the carbon dioxide storage tank, and the other end of the hose is connected to the carbon dioxide connection port; the solenoid valve is mounted on the hose.
[0008] Furthermore, an insulating coating is provided on the outer surface of the ceramic heating element; a temperature sensor is provided inside the ceramic heating element.
[0009] Furthermore, the cover is fixedly connected to the chassis via limiting components.
[0010] Furthermore, the limiting component includes a male buckle and a female buckle. The male buckle is located on a protrusion at the bottom of the cover; the female buckle is located on the chassis, and the female buckle and the male buckle are configured to cooperate with each other.
[0011] Furthermore, the top of the enclosure is equipped with an observation window; the bottom of the enclosure has multiple through holes; the middle of the enclosure has a mesh structure; and the enclosure is equipped with a handle.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:
[0013] 1. This utility model comprehensively simulates host characteristics. A chemical odor chamber in the chassis contains a porous ceramic ball containing an agent that mimics the host's odor (such as sweat acid or body odor). A ceramic heating element simulates the host's body temperature and promotes the volatilization of the attractant, mimicking the host's odor. A carbon dioxide release device simulates the host's breathing, and a vibration motor mimics animal activity vibrations. These four biological signals highly replicate the real host environment, specifically attracting ticks to actively approach, solving the problem of low efficiency in traditional single-method trapping such as light. An adhesive trapping ring is set on the outer edge of the chassis; when ticks crawl into the enclosure, they are stuck and unable to move, thus being captured.
[0014] 2. The entire cover is made of a fine mesh to prevent other flying insects from entering the device and interfering with the tick capture process, ensuring that the insects captured are mainly ticks, thus improving the targeting and accuracy of the capture; the bottom of the cover has multiple through holes to facilitate ticks entering the cover; the top has an observation window to facilitate timely monitoring of the capture situation. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily understood by reading the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of the present invention are shown by way of example and not limitation, with the same or corresponding reference numerals denoteing the same or corresponding parts, wherein:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the trapping component structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the chemical odor chamber structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Trapping assembly; 11. Chassis; 111. Female buckle; 112. Female buckle; 12. Chemical odor chamber; 121. Breathable mesh cover; 122. Porous ceramic ball; 13. Carbon dioxide release component; 131. Discharge port; 132. Carbon dioxide connection port; 133. Flexible hose; 14. Ceramic heating element; 15. Adhesive trapping outer ring; 16. Vibration motor; 2. Cover; 21. Observation window; 22. Through hole; 23. Handle. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The exemplary embodiments disclosed in this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this application can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of this application and to fully convey the scope of this application to those skilled in the art. Unless otherwise specified, the technical means used in the embodiments are conventional means well known to those skilled in the art.
[0022] This invention provides a tick-catching device, such as... Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the device includes a trapping component 1 and a cover 2. The cover 2 covers the trapping component 1. A ceramic heating element 14, a chemical odor chamber 12, a vibration motor 16, and a carbon dioxide release element 13 are arranged sequentially in the center of the base 11 of the trapping component 1. The chemical odor chamber 12 is located on the ceramic heating element 14. An adhesive trapping outer ring 15 is provided on the outer ring of the base 11. The surface of the adhesive trapping outer ring 15 is uniformly coated with a high-viscosity and environmentally friendly silicone-based adhesive. The viscosity of the silicone-based adhesive meets the test method specified in GB / T 2794-2013, and its stickiness (≥24h) and peel strength (≥5N / cm) meet the requirements for tick trapping.
[0023] Specifically, this invention comprehensively simulates host characteristics. An attractant mimicking host odors (such as sweat acid and body odor) is placed inside a porous ceramic ball 122 within the chemical odor chamber 12 of the chassis 11. Heating is achieved via a ceramic heating element 14, which promotes the slow release of host odors within the chemical odor chamber 12. A carbon dioxide release element 13 simulates host respiration, the ceramic heating element 14 precisely simulates host body temperature, and a vibration motor 16 mimics animal activity vibrations. These four biological signals highly replicate the real host environment, specifically attracting ticks and solving the problem of low efficiency in traditional single-trapping methods (such as light). An adhesive trapping ring 15 is set on the outer edge of the chassis 11. When a tick crawls into the cover 2, it can be stuck and immobilized, thus capturing it.
[0024] Specifically, the vibration motor 16 can be a miniature AC vibration motor, whose performance needs to meet the requirements of simulating animal activity vibration; the vibration motor 16 is fastened to the chassis 11 with screws for easy disassembly and maintenance; the vibration motor 16 is connected to an external power source through wires; the vibration motor 16 adjusts the vibration frequency to simulate the movement of the host, further attracting ticks to approach.
[0025] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the chemical odor chamber 12 is a cylindrical container with an open top, divided into upper and lower parts connected by threads. The top of the chemical odor chamber 12 is covered by a removable breathable mesh cover 121. The interior of the chemical odor chamber 12 is equipped with porous ceramic balls 122. Thus, by connecting the upper and lower parts of the chemical odor chamber 12 with threads, it is easy to replace the porous ceramic balls 122 inside the chemical odor chamber 12. The porous ceramic balls have a porosity of 60-70%, which ensures sufficient adsorption of the attractant (each ceramic ball can adsorb 0.5-1 mL of attractant) while also allowing for the permeability of the surrounding environment. The porous channels allow for slow evaporation (continuous release time can reach more than 72 hours). The porous ceramic ball 122 is filled with tick attractant. The attractant is generally a mixture of tick attractants such as butyric acid, lactic acid, and urea. The ratio of attractant is butyric acid: lactic acid: urea = 3:2:1. This mixture can simulate the host's body odor, such as sweat acid and body odor. This odor is emitted from the breathable mesh cover 121 on the chemical odor chamber 12, which can attract ticks to approach. The pore size of the breathable mesh cover 121 is 0.5-1mm. The small pore size prevents impurities and other insects from entering the chemical odor chamber 12.
[0026] Specifically, the carbon dioxide releasing component 13 includes: an exhaust port 131, a carbon dioxide connection port 132, a hose 133, and a solenoid valve; the exhaust port 131 is located in the center of the chassis 11; the carbon dioxide connection port 132 is connected to the exhaust port 131 via a pipe; one end of the hose 133 is connected to a carbon dioxide storage tank, and the other end of the hose 133 is connected to the carbon dioxide connection port 132; the solenoid valve is mounted on the hose 133; thus, through the external carbon dioxide storage tank, which is equipped with a pressure gauge for real-time monitoring of the gas pressure inside the tank, carbon dioxide flows sequentially through the hose 133, the carbon dioxide connection port 132, and finally through the exhaust port. Carbon dioxide 131 is delivered into the housing 2, thus simulating the host's respiration. The release rate of carbon dioxide 13 is set to 0.8-1.5 L / h, which simulates the carbon dioxide emission of an adult human at rest (approximately 1 L / h). This accurately attracts ticks (ticks are most sensitive to carbon dioxide in this concentration range), thereby enhancing the attraction to ticks. At the same time, a mesh cover is installed at the discharge port 131 to prevent insects or other paper from entering the carbon dioxide delivery tube. A solenoid valve is installed on the hose 133 to control the carbon dioxide release rate (adjustable range of 0.5-1.5 L / h) and is electrically connected to the controller for automatic control.
[0027] Specifically, the ceramic heating element 14 is fixedly connected to the chassis by high-temperature resistant silicone or screws to ensure stability during heating and facilitate disassembly and maintenance; the outer surface of the ceramic heating element 14 is provided with an insulating coating; a temperature sensor is installed inside the ceramic heating element 14; thus, the insulating coating on the outer surface of the ceramic heating element 14 prevents leakage; the ceramic heating element 14 is connected to an external power source via wires; the built-in temperature sensor in the ceramic heating element 14 can monitor the surface temperature in real time and control its temperature to be maintained at 36-38℃, which is close to the temperature of the host's body surface and can effectively attract ticks; at the same time, the heat generated by the ceramic heating element 14 can promote the volatilization of the attractant in the chemical odor chamber 12.
[0028] Optionally, the device can also be equipped with a controller, which is located outside the enclosure 2. The controller can be a 32-bit microcontroller capable of controlling the ceramic heating element, temperature sensor, solenoid valve, and vibration motor. The controller is connected to the ceramic heating element 14, temperature sensor, solenoid valve, and vibration motor 16 respectively. The controller can adjust the solenoid valve to regulate the flow rate of carbon dioxide. The controller can also control the vibration frequency of the vibration motor 16 to stably simulate the movement of the host. At the same time, the controller can receive temperature feedback from the temperature sensor. When the temperature is lower or higher than the set temperature, the controller can adjust the heating temperature of the ceramic heating element 14 to stably simulate the temperature of the host and continuously heat the chemical odor chamber 12. This allows the mixture of tick attractants such as butyric acid, lactic acid, and urea filled in the pores of the porous ceramic ball 122 to continuously and stably volatilize, thereby simulating the odor of the host.
[0029] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the cover 2 is fixedly connected to the chassis 11 by a limiting member; the limiting member includes a male buckle 111 and a female buckle 112. The male buckle 111 is disposed on a protrusion at the bottom of the cover 2; the female buckle 112 is disposed on the chassis 11, and the female buckle 112 is configured to cooperate with the male buckle 111. In this way, when the cover 2 is placed on the chassis 11, the cover 2 can be fixed on the chassis 11 by the cooperation of the male buckle 111 and the female buckle 112.
[0030] Specifically, the top of the cover 2 is provided with an observation window 21; the bottom of the cover 2 is provided with multiple through holes 22; the middle part of the cover 2 is a mesh structure; and a handle 23 is provided on the cover 2. Thus, by providing the observation window 21 and the handle 23, it is convenient to observe the trapping situation in real time and to lift the entire device. The multiple through holes 22 at the bottom of the cover 2, with the through holes 22 being 5mm strip mesh, are specifically designed to ensure that ticks can easily crawl into the device due to their size, while also blocking non-target ticks that are significantly larger than the ticks to a certain extent. Biological entry; the middle part of the cover 2 has a mesh structure with a mesh size of 3-4mm, which further filters the entering organisms; since the bottom through-hole 22 has already initially blocked larger organisms, the smaller mesh size in the middle can effectively block other insects that are similar in size to ticks but are not the target, preventing them from entering the inside of the cover 2 and interfering with the tick capture process; the bottom through-hole 22 and the middle mesh structure work together to form a progressive screening mechanism, which ensures that ticks can enter smoothly while minimizing interference from non-target organisms, thereby improving the targeting and accuracy of capture.
[0031] Implementation process: In use, first fill the pores of the porous ceramic balls 122 in the chemical odor chamber 12 with a mixture of attractants such as butyric acid, lactic acid, and urea. After filling the carbon dioxide storage tank with gas, connect it to the carbon dioxide connection port 132 via the hose 133. Adjust the solenoid valve to ensure that the carbon dioxide is released normally according to the set flow rate. Turn on the power to the ceramic heating element 14 and the vibration motor 16. Control the temperature of the ceramic heating element 14 to stabilize at 36-38℃, and set the vibration frequency of the vibration motor 16 to 5-15Hz. This range simulates the vibration frequency of small mammals (such as rodents). The device uses animal-like vibrations to attract ticks, and tests have shown it to be highly effective. At this point, the ceramic heating element 14 activates, heating the porous ceramic ball 122 within the chemical odor chamber 12, accelerating the volatilization of the attractant. Carbon dioxide diffuses evenly into the enclosure 2 through the exhaust port 131, mixing with the volatilized chemical odor. The vibration motor 16 starts, generating regular vibrations to simulate host movement. Multiple trapping signals work together to attract ticks to the trapping device. When the attractant in the porous ceramic ball 122 is depleted or the carbon dioxide storage tank is low on gas, the corresponding components can be disassembled and replaced at any time to ensure continuous and efficient operation of the device.
[0032] It should be noted that the specific models and specifications of the ceramic heating element 14, vibration motor 16, temperature sensor, solenoid valve and controller need to be selected and determined according to the actual specifications of the device, and their internal structure is existing technology.
[0033] 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 protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A tick catching device, the device comprising a catching assembly (1) and a cover (2), said cover (2) covering the catching assembly (1), characterized in that, The trapping assembly (1) has a ceramic heating element (14), a chemical odor chamber (12), a vibration motor (16), and a carbon dioxide release element (13) arranged in sequence at the center of the chassis (11), and the chemical odor chamber (12) is arranged on the ceramic heating element (14). The outer ring of the chassis (11) is provided with an adhesive capture outer ring (15), and the surface of the adhesive capture outer ring (15) is uniformly coated with an organosilicon-based adhesive.
2. The tick-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chemical odor chamber (12) is a cylindrical container with an open top, and the cylindrical container is divided into upper and lower parts, which are connected by threads. The top of the chemical odor chamber (12) is covered with a removable breathable mesh cover (121); The chemical odor chamber (12) is equipped with porous ceramic balls (122) inside, and tick attractants are placed inside the porous ceramic balls (122).
3. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is adapted to be attached to a person. The carbon dioxide release component (13) includes: a discharge port (131), a carbon dioxide connection port (132), a hose (133), and a solenoid valve; the discharge port (131) is located in the center of the chassis (11); the carbon dioxide connection port (132) is connected to the discharge port (131) through a pipe; one end of the hose (133) is connected to the carbon dioxide storage tank, and the other end of the hose (133) is connected to the carbon dioxide connection port (132); the solenoid valve is mounted on the hose (133).
4. The tick-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the ceramic heating element (14) is provided with an insulating coating; A temperature sensor is installed inside the ceramic heating element (14).
5. A device for trapping ticks according to claim 1, characterized in that The cover (2) is fixedly connected to the chassis (11) by a limiting member.
6. A device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the device is adapted to be attached to a person. The limiting component includes: Sub-buckle (111), the sub-buckle (111) is provided on the protrusion at the bottom of the cover (2); The female buckle (112) is disposed on the chassis (11) and is configured to cooperate with the male buckle (111).
7. The tick-catching device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the cover (2) is provided with an observation window (21); The bottom of the cover (2) is provided with multiple through holes (22); The middle part of the cover (2) is a mesh structure; The cover (2) is provided with a handle (23).