Hi Alex, Although the release portion would have to be something we'd have to modify, we have developed the Machine Vision technology described by Rich that will allow you to ID the pest both insect and rodent before you decide what to do with it. You can find out more about it here ( https://www.extrasense.co/) or reach out to me directly if you'd like to discuss this further. Best
Oliver On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 7:09 AM Pollack, Richard J < richard_poll...@harvard.edu> wrote: > Alex, > > > > I anticipate you wish to ‘release’ the still living wee beasties outside > of your facility. I – and many others here – might wonder whether this is > rational or practical, but far be it for me to question the intent. > > > > One might, perhaps, ‘capture’ digital images of the little wanderers as > they enter an arena defined by the field of view of a camera. That provides > the monitoring aspect. Now, how to safely (for them) transport the > interlopers to another place? A gust of wind from a vacuum or blower might > direct the quarry through a portal to the great outdoors. Alternatively, a > small treadmill might serve as a moving sidewalk of sorts to evict the > uninvited guests. > > > > In the event you want to keep the beasts in residence (but why??), then > just skip the transport system and rely on a camera. > > > > I understand the desire to be ‘humane’, but this might be a bit extreme. > If rodents are present, then I’d recommend traps other than those reliant > on adhesive. If arthropods are the target, then glue traps would seem the > most practical strategy. > > > > Good luck with your endeavors, and may your precious accessions be > protected. > > > > -Rich > > > > *Richard J. 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