An insect pheromone release device
By designing an insect pheromone release device with a hook structure and a microcapsule structure, the problems of uneven release rate and poor terrain adaptability were solved, and the uniform release and efficient application of pheromones were achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 瑞丰科技集团有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing insect pheromone release devices exhibit uneven release rates in field applications and are difficult to deploy in complex terrains, resulting in low work efficiency.
An insect pheromone release device comprising a hook structure and a microcapsule structure was designed. The microcapsule structure has micropores and fiber microtubes, the hook structure is easy to fix on different terrains, and the microcapsule structure achieves uniform release of pheromones through micropores and fiber microtubes.
It achieves uniform release of pheromones, improves the utilization rate of effective components, adapts to different terrains, and is easy to deploy and carry in large quantities.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of insect control, and in particular to an insect pheromone release device. Background Technology
[0002] In modern agricultural production, pests remain a core factor affecting profitability. Traditional pest control mainly relies on pesticides, but pesticides not only easily cause environmental pollution but also kill some beneficial insects. Therefore, developing new, environmentally friendly, and efficient pest control technologies has become an important direction for agricultural development worldwide. Utilizing insect pheromones for pest control is an important direction for green pest control in modern agriculture.
[0003] Insect pheromones are trace chemical substances released by individual insects to regulate or induce the behavior of other individuals. They are complex in composition and have a wide range of functions, including transmitting information for mating, tracking, alarming, and aggregation. Currently, artificially developed pheromones can be used for insect monitoring, trapping, and mimicry, with mimicry being a primary means of pest control. Mimicry involves artificially releasing sex pheromones during insect mating season to interfere with or disrupt chemical communication between males and females, thus interfering with mating and preventing insect reproduction, thereby achieving the goal of pest control.
[0004] Although insect pheromones have high biological activity and safety, their direct application in fields and outdoor environments is often ineffective from a practical standpoint. Firstly, most pheromone molecules are highly volatile and easily affected by environmental factors such as temperature, sunlight, and wind and rain, causing the active ingredients to evaporate or become ineffective quickly. Secondly, many insects mate only at night, and pheromone release is temperature-dependent, often resulting in higher daytime release rates, leading to low utilization and increased usage costs.
[0005] In existing technologies, pheromone release devices are mostly dense-distribution mating control devices, which uniformly distribute sex pheromone mating agents within a unit area to achieve a mating level concentration of sex pheromones in the enclosure. However, the release rate of these devices is uneven, affected by pheromone concentration and weather conditions. Furthermore, the release volume is high during the day and low at night, but since most insects are nocturnal, the efficiency is low. In addition, current release devices are relatively large, making them difficult to install in mountainous areas.
[0006] It is evident that existing technologies still need improvement and enhancement. Utility Model Content
[0007] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an insect pheromone release device, which aims to solve the technical problems of uneven pheromone release speed and difficulty in large-scale deployment in complex terrain of the garden.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0009] An insect pheromone release device includes a hook structure and at least one microcapsule structure, the microcapsule structure being used to store and release insect pheromones; the microcapsule structure has a plurality of micropores on its wall; the micropores are used to allow the insect pheromones to pass through the wall of the microcapsule structure; the hook structure extends in a ring shape and includes a bottom connecting portion, a first side connecting portion, a top connecting portion, and a second side connecting portion connected in sequence; the second side connecting portion is attached to the bottom connecting portion to form an openable hook inlet.
[0010] The insect pheromone release device further includes multiple fiber microtubes within the capsule wall; these multiple fiber microtubes pass through multiple micropores.
[0011] The insect pheromone release device, wherein a plurality of microcapsule structures are connected below the bottom connecting part; each microcapsule structure has different markings on its surface.
[0012] The insect pheromone release device, wherein the microcapsule structure is provided with a flat-bottomed base, the base being used to place the insect pheromone release device vertically on a bottom support.
[0013] The insect pheromone releasing device, wherein the bottom of the flat base is provided with an annular protrusion.
[0014] The insect pheromone release device, wherein the surface of the microcapsule structure is covered with a tearable sealing film.
[0015] The insect pheromone release device includes two parallel microcapsule structures connected below the bottom connector; one microcapsule structure has a flat base at its bottom, and the other microcapsule structure has an insert at its bottom; an easy-tear seam is provided between the two microcapsule structures.
[0016] Beneficial Effects: This utility model provides an insect pheromone release device. The device is small in size and light in weight, making it easy to carry in large quantities. It features a ring-shaped hook structure that can be hung on branches near leaves and fruits, facilitating placement regardless of terrain. The second side connection is attached to the bottom connection, allowing it to be easily pried open during use to open the hook inlet. After the external force is removed, the second side connection springs back, closing the hook inlet and preventing the device from easily falling off. Furthermore, the microcapsule structure on the device uses a pore-filled capsule wall, ensuring a uniform pheromone release rate. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 Main view of insect pheromone release device Figure 1 .
[0018] Figure 2 A side view of an insect pheromone release device.
[0019] Figure 3 A bottom view of an insect pheromone release device.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the microcapsule structure.
[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view at point A.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the capsule wall structure of the microcapsule structure.
[0023] Figure 7 Main view of insect pheromone release device Figure 2 .
[0024] Explanation of key component symbols: 1-Hook structure, 2-Microcapsule structure, 21-Micropore, 11-Bottom connection, 12-First side connection, 13-Top connection, 14-Second side connection, 15-Hook inlet, 22-Fiber microtube, 3-Flat base, 4-Insertion strip, 5-Easy tear seam. Detailed Implementation
[0025] This invention provides an insect pheromone release device. To make the purpose, technical solution, and effects of this invention clearer and more explicit, the following describes this invention in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this invention and are not intended to limit this invention.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", 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 a specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0027] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5This invention provides an insect pheromone release device, comprising a hook structure 1 and at least one microcapsule structure 2. The microcapsule structure 2 is used to store and release insect pheromones. Multiple micropores 21 are provided on the wall of the microcapsule structure 2, allowing the insect pheromones to pass through the wall of the microcapsule structure 2. The hook structure 1 extends in a ring shape, including a bottom connecting portion 11, a first side connecting portion 12, a top connecting portion 13, and a second side connecting portion 14 connected in sequence. The second side connecting portion 14 is attached to the bottom connecting portion 11, forming an openable hook inlet 15. Preferably, the hook structure 1 is sheet-like, resulting in a small overall size and weight for the insect pheromone release device, making it easy to carry in large quantities. The ring-shaped hook structure 1 has a hanging hole in the middle, allowing it to be hung on branches near leaves or fruits, making it easy to arrange and not limited by terrain. The second side connecting portion 14 on the hook structure 1 is attached to the bottom connecting portion 11 but not fixedly connected. In use, the device can be directly pried open to open the hook inlet 15. After inserting the twig into the hook structure 1, the external force is removed, and the second side connection 14 springs back, closing the hook inlet 15. This prevents the insect pheromone release device from easily falling off the twig. The microcapsule structure 2 uses a capsule wall containing micropores 21. The micropores 21 allow solution molecules to permeate in an orderly manner, achieving uniform release of pheromone components. Furthermore, the solution inside the capsule is protected regardless of weather changes, significantly extending its service life. The wall material of the microcapsule structure 2 can be selected from organic compound monomers (such as phenolic resin, epoxy resin, formaldehyde resin, polyurethane, etc.) as the main material. Through polymerization, a large network structure of molecules is generated, forming uniform micropores 21.
[0028] Please see Figure 6 In a preferred embodiment, the capsule wall is further provided with multiple fibrous microtubes 22; these microtubes 22 pass through multiple micropores 21. The multiple microtubes 22 act as capillaries for the solution within the capsule, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the capsule wall regardless of solution volume, thereby guaranteeing a continuous and uniform pheromone release rate. Specifically, during the polymerization of organic compound monomers, filamentous fiber molecules (such as polyester fibers, polyamide fibers, polyvinyl alcohol fibers, polypropylene fibers, etc.) can be covalently bonded to a network structure through chemical cross-linking, forming a crisscrossing microtubular structure.
[0029] Please see Figure 1In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of microcapsule structures 2 are connected below the bottom connecting portion 11, arranged in parallel; each microcapsule structure 2 has different markings on its surface. In this embodiment, the multiple microcapsule structures 2 are used to store different pheromones, thereby achieving a multi-effect insect control effect. By setting different markings on the surface of the microcapsule structures 2, specifically numerical identifiers, and by corresponding numbers with their contents, the cumbersome and obscure insect names can be avoided, making the application more convenient and less prone to confusion. Furthermore, the arrangement of numbers allows for the design of various pheromone product combination packages, making the production and use of the products more convenient.
[0030] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In a preferred embodiment, the microcapsule structure 2 is provided with a flat base 3, which is used to vertically place the insect pheromone releasing device on a bottom support. Specifically, the bottom support refers to the ground, tabletop, etc. The flat base 3 allows the insect pheromone releasing device to be hung, clipped, or laid flat, making it suitable for various agricultural applications and pest control scenarios.
[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the flat base 3 is provided with an annular protrusion. This annular protrusion structure not only allows the insect pheromone releasing device to lie flat, but can also be used to insert it into the soil, thereby securing the insect pheromone releasing device.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the surface of the microcapsule structure 2 is covered with a tearable sealing film. The tearable sealing film is used to prevent pheromone release during storage and is torn open during use to expose the microcapsule structure 2.
[0033] Please see Figure 7 In a preferred embodiment, two parallel microcapsule structures 2 are connected below the bottom connecting portion 11; one microcapsule structure 2 has a flat base 3 at its bottom, and the other microcapsule structure 2 has an insert 4 at its bottom; an easy-tear seam 5 is provided between the two microcapsule structures 2. Specifically, the easy-tear seam 5 has multiple small holes linearly arranged to facilitate tearing open the seam 5. After tearing open the seam 5, the insert 4 is separated from the flat base 3, facilitating the use of the insert 4. The insert 4 allows the microcapsule structure 2 to be inserted into the ground or other fixed objects, increasing the placement and fixation methods of the insect pheromone release device.
[0034] In summary, the insect pheromone release device of this invention can protect the pheromone solution from interference by rainwater, oxygen, impurities, etc. in the environment, enabling it to maintain its disorientation function for a long time. Its top has a hook and its bottom is flat, making it convenient to hang on tree branches or place on the ground, thus enhancing its usability. Furthermore, the micropore 21 structure design of the microcapsule structure 2 ensures that pheromone molecules are not affected by environmental temperature or solution volume, allowing for uniform distribution and release, guaranteeing product effectiveness, and significantly improving the utilization rate of the active ingredient.
[0035] It is understood that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, and all such substitutions or changes should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An insect pheromone release device, characterized in that, The device includes a hook structure and at least one microcapsule structure for storing and releasing insect pheromones. The microcapsule structure has multiple micropores on its wall, which allow the insect pheromones to pass through the wall of the microcapsule structure. The hook structure extends in a ring shape and includes a bottom connecting portion, a first side connecting portion, a top connecting portion, and a second side connecting portion connected in sequence. The second side connecting portion is attached to the bottom connecting portion to form an openable hook entrance.
2. The insect pheromone releasing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The capsule wall is also provided with multiple fiber microtubes; the multiple fiber microtubes pass through multiple micropores.
3. The insect pheromone releasing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom connector is connected to a plurality of microcapsule structures arranged in parallel below; each microcapsule structure has different markings on its surface.
4. The insect pheromone releasing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The microcapsule structure is provided with a flat-bottomed base, which is used to place the insect pheromone release device vertically on the bottom support.
5. The insect pheromone releasing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the flat base is provided with an annular protrusion.
6. The insect pheromone releasing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the microcapsule structure is covered with a tearable sealing film.
7. The insect pheromone releasing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Below the bottom connector are two microcapsule structures arranged side by side; one microcapsule structure has a flat base at its bottom, and the other microcapsule structure has an insert at its bottom; an easy-tear seam is provided between the two microcapsule structures.