Non-membrane feeding device and diet formulation for mosquito colony production
US11470820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2250/628
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An artificial feeding system for maintenance and growth of hematophagous insects is disclosed to comprise a blood-free diet formulation and a feeding device. The blood-free diet formulation comprises effective amounts of a protein source and a carbohydrate source, wherein the blood-free diet formulation is suitable for egg production and colony maintenance of hematophagous insects. The feeding device comprises a diet reservoir for receiving the blood-free diet formulation and a feeding platform for hematophagous insects to feed the blood-free diet formation from the diet reservoir.
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