Project
There have been numerous attempts and methods to suppress the infestation of beetles with little or moderate success. Chemicals, root harvesting, and deforestation are the common practices today. While effective in some areas, it does not offer a longer term, low maintenance solution that is cost-friendly. But one alternative solution practised and temporarily implemented by Northern Arizona's Forestry department, courtesy from our clients, have built and compiled several electrical components and accessories in a workable fashion to emit auditory and ultrasonic frequencies on the tree. These emissions, excites and disrupts destructive pests in an infiltrated tree which result in an observable effect on the pests behaviour and environment.
This attempted practice of controlling beetle infestations in trees through electrical means, is a field that our team found to be interesting to attempt as well as to find a solution that may be highly impacting in resolving this issue. By acquiring the knowledge and research gained by our clients along with the forestry department faculty, the team acknowledged that by re-implementing, refining, and enhancing this product in a portable, low cost solution may be an important result for our client and the team's capstone project.
Key Requirements
- Effective Repellent
- Long-lasting Operation
- Weatherproof
- Low Maintenance
- Low Cost