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Programmable LED insect traps show UV light is most attractive to coconut rhinoceros beetles (CRB) and Asian citrus psyllids (ACP). Trap design and light placement significantly impact catch rates, with UV illumination at the top of traps being most effective for CRB.

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  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Optics

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  • Insect traps often rely on visual cues, but optimal illumination strategies are not well-defined.
  • Programmable lighting offers a novel approach to enhance trap efficacy for pest management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a programmable LED array for optimizing insect trap illumination.
  • To determine the preferred wavelengths and modulation schemes for attracting key insect pests like CRB and ACP.
  • To provide hardware recommendations for energy-efficient insect trap deployment.

Main Methods:

  • A programmable LED array with Bluetooth control was developed for field experiments.
  • Evaluated insect attraction to various wavelengths (UV, blue, green, yellow, amber, red) and modulation schemes.
  • Tested trap designs with different UV light placements for coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) and Asian citrus psyllid (ACP).

Main Results:

  • Both CRB and ACP showed the strongest attraction to constant UV illumination.
  • CRB avoided traps with visible light wavelengths, while ACP showed moderate attraction to blue, yellow, and amber.
  • UV illumination at the top of CRB traps increased catch rates compared to lower placements.

Conclusions:

  • Programmable UV LED arrays can significantly improve insect trap effectiveness.
  • Optimizing light wavelength and placement is crucial for targeting specific insect pests.
  • Hardware design for energy efficiency is essential for widespread adoption in pest control.