Mullen Emma R, Rutschman Phillip, Pegram Nathan, Patt Joseph M, Adamczyk John J, Johanson 3ric
Opt Express. 2016 May 30;24(11):11828-38. doi: 10.1364/OE.24.011828.
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.
飞行昆虫是病原体传播的常见载体，在世界许多地区对人类和农业生产造成重大危害。我们展示了一种能够进行高度特异性病媒控制的光学系统的原理证明。该系统利用光源、探测器和复杂软件的组合，实时搜索、检测和识别飞行昆虫，并能够使用致命激光脉冲进行根除。我们展示了关于两种昆虫的数据以显示物种区分；柑橘木虱，柑橘黄龙病病原体的传播媒介，以及斯氏按蚊，一种疟疾传播媒介。
