Open AccessLaser system for identification, tracking, and control of flying insects
Author(s) -
Emma R. Mullen,
Phillip Rutschman,
Nathan Pegram,
Joseph M. Patt,
John J. Adamczyk,
ric Johanson
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.24.011828
Subject(s) - anopheles stephensi , diaphorina citri , transmission (telecommunications) , harmonia axyridis , biology , vector (molecular biology) , identification (biology) , optics , computer science , zoology , ecology , physics , larva , telecommunications , predation , aedes aegypti , coccinellidae , biochemistry , hemiptera , gene , recombinant dna , predator
Flying insects are common vectors for transmission of pathogens and inflict significant harm to humans and agricultural production in many parts of the world. We present proof of principle for an optical system capable of highly specific vector control. This system utilizes a combination of optical sources, detectors, and sophisticated software to search, detect, and identify flying insects in real-time, with the capability of eradication using a lethal laser pulse. We present data on two insect species to show species distinction; Diaphorina citri, a vector of the causal agent of citrus greening disease, and Anopheles stephensi, a malaria vector.