Insect detection using a pitfall probe trap having vibration detection

摘要

Detection, and optionally quantification, of insect infestation in an agricultural commodity is provided by a pitfall probe trap which permits detection of the presence or absence of live insects in the trap and optionally estimation of the number of insects in the trap. The present invention may be utilized to detect infestation by a variety of different insects such as: red flour beetle, lesser grain borer, rice weevil, rusty grain beetle, and saw tooth grain beetle; in numerous types of agricultural commodities including corn, wheat, rice, seeds, nuts, oats, barley, cotton or any similar commodity which may be infested during storage. Various embodiments are disclosed including use of the traps in a device for telemetry, in various container means for containing an agricultural commodity including e.g. truck, ship, railroad car or storage bin such as a silo or grain elevator.