Abstract: A smart insect collection device comprising: a trapping device; a sensing device having a through opening in fluid connection with the trapping device; a processing unit to receive electrical signals from the sensing device; and a collecting module comprising: a selection plate having at least one through hole configured to engage an opening of a collection container for collection of insects therein, the sensing device provided between the trapping device and the selection plate, the selection plate movable between at least one non-collecting position and at least one collecting position; and a controller in communication with the processing unit and with a motor provided to move the selection plate, the controller programmable to activate the motor to move the selection plate to the collecting position in response to the processing unit identifying an insect passing through the through opening to be an insect of a predetermined kind for collection.

Abstract: A smart insect collection device comprising: a trapping device; a sensing device having a through opening in fluid connection with the trapping device; a processing unit to receive electrical signals from the sensing device; and a collecting module comprising: a selection plate having at least one through hole configured to engage an opening of a collection container for collection of insects therein, the sensing device provided between the trapping device and the selection plate, the selection plate movable between at least one non-collecting position and at least one collecting position; and a controller in communication with the processing unit and with a motor provided to move the selection plate, the controller programmable to activate the motor to move the selection plate to the collecting position in response to the processing unit identifying an insect passing through the through opening to be an insect of a predetermined kind for collection.

Abstract: A larvae counter comprising a first container for receiving water, eggs of insects and/or larvae, a second container in fluid communication with the first container for receiving water and larvae from the first container, and a larvae counting module in fluid communication with the second container for receiving water and larvae from the second container and counting the larvae.

Abstract: This invention relates to an insect detection device comprising a sensing device. The sensing device comprises an optical source configured to emit an optical beam; a first lens group configured to collimate the optical beam to form a beam width of a first predetermined range and a beam height of a second predetermined range; a second lens group configured to collect the optical beam from the first lens group and arranged apart from the first lens group defining a sensing zone; an optical detector configured to receive the beam from the second lens group and translate the beam to electrical signals; and a processing unit configured to switch on the optical source and receive the electrical signals from the optical detector.

Abstract: A larvae counter comprising a first container for receiving water, eggs of insects and/or larvae, a second container in fluid communication with the first container for receiving water and larvae from the first container, and a larvae counting module in fluid communication with the second container for receiving water and larvae from the second container and counting the larvae.

Abstract: A larvae counter comprising a first container for receiving water, eggs of insects and/or larvae, a second container in fluid communication with the first container for receiving water and larvae from the first container, and a larvae counting module in fluid communication with the second container for receiving water and larvae from the second container and counting the larvae.

Abstract: This invention relates to an insect detection device comprising a sensing device. The sensing device comprises an optical source configured to emit an optical beam; a first lens group configured to collimate the optical beam to form a beam width of a first predetermined range and a beam height of a second predetermined range; a second lens group configured to collect the optical beam N from the first lens group and arranged apart from the first lens group defining a sensing zone; an optical detector configured to receive the beam from the second lens group and translate the beam to electrical signals; and a processing unit configured to switch on the optical source and receive the electrical signals from the optical detector.

Abstract: A larvae counter comprising a first container for receiving water, eggs of insects and/or larvae, a second container in fluid communication with the first container for receiving water and larvae from the first container, and a larvae counting module in fluid communication with the second container for receiving water and larvae from the second container and counting the larvae.

Abstract: An antigen capture IgA Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ACA-ELISA) was developed for the detection of anti-flavivirus IgA. The assay utilizes flavivirus lysate antigen, preferably dengue virus lysate antigen captured by a monoclonal antibody. Captured anti-flavivirus IgA from test sera are preferably detected using rabbit anti-IgA conjugated with a reporter group such as horseradish peroxidase (HRP). The assay was found to be at least 8 times more sensitive than anti-human IgA capture ELISA (AAC-ELISA). The ACA-ELISA, based either on serum or saliva, was found to be more sensitive and rapid compared to the “gold standard” anti-dengue IgM detection technique and can be utilized as a diagnostic tool for the confirmation of dengue in the early phase of infection.