Method For Sampling Flying Insect Populations Using Low-Frequency Sound Detecting And Ranging In Conjunction With A Biologically Active Chemical/Pheromone
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture - Washington DC
International Classification:
G01S 1502
US Classification:
367 87
Abstract:
A unique method for detecting and sampling flying insect populations is disclosed. An agricultural area is baited with a specific sex pheromone of a specific flying insect. When the flying insect is lured into range of the bait, a low-frequency sound is transmitted into contact with the insect. The sound is received in a counting means and the detection of the insect stored. Accumulated detections over a period of time form a population sampling of the insect studied.