3D printed Elm leaves to show Elm Zigzag Sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) larval feeding damage.
TS-065836 — The Need: In today's agricultural landscape, precise identification and monitoring of pest damage are paramount for maintaining crop health and maximizing yields. Traditional methods often fall short in accurately assessing and addressing the impact of pests like the Elm Zigzag Sawfly (Aproceros…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Basnagala, Suranga; Perry, Kayla
- Licensing Officer: Panic, Ana
European Corn Borer mating Cage
TS-065465 — The Need: The agricultural sector faces persistent challenges in controlling pests like the European Corn Borer (ECB), which can devastate corn crops, leading to significant economic losses. Traditional methods often prove inadequate, necessitating innovative solutions to combat these destructive in…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Michel, Andrew; Basnagala, Suranga
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Soybean Gall midge (SBGM) Key tag
TS-062362 — The Need: As the global demand for soybean production surges, farmers face mounting challenges to protect their crops from destructive pests. Among these, the Soybean Gall Midge (SBGM) has emerged as a significant threat, causing substantial yield losses and economic burdens to soybean growers world…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Basnagala, Suranga; Michel, Andrew
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Larval measurement 3D printed key tag.
TS-062361 — The Need: In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, accurate and efficient identification of larval stages has become a crucial challenge for various sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, entomology, and environmental sciences. Traditional methods are often time-consuming, error-pron…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Basnagala, Suranga; Michel, Andrew; Raudenbush, Amy
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
3-D Printed Small Insect Aspirator
TS-062360 — The Need: In modern research, entomologists, biologists, and other scientific professionals often encounter the challenge of efficiently collecting small insects for study and analysis. Traditional methods are time-consuming, potentially damaging specimens, and can lead to inaccurate results. There …
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Haller, Angel; Basnagala, Suranga; Lewis, Maggie; Michel, Andrew
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
Frogeye Leaf Spot on Soybean 3D-Printed Model
TS-062359 — The Need:
Frogeye Leaf Spot poses a significant threat to soybean crops, resulting in yield losses and economic impact on farmers. Early and accurate detection of this devastating disease is crucial for effective management and mitigation strategies. Conventional methods fall short in providing a d…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Lang, Olivia; Basnagala, Suranga; Lopez Nicora, Horacio; Michel, Andy
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
3D-Printed Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses
TS-062358 — The Need: The agricultural and forestry sectors are grappling with the escalating menace of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). This destructive pest wreaks havoc on crops, trees, and plants, resulting in significant economic losses. Swift and accurate identification of pest infest…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Lang, Olivia; Basnagala, Suranga; Leach, Ashley; Michel, Andy
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"
3D-Printed Soybean Defoliation Estimation Tool
TS-062356 — The Need: In the modern agricultural landscape, accurate and efficient estimation of soybean defoliation is crucial for farmers and agronomists to make informed decisions about crop health and maximize yields. Conventional methods for defoliation assessment are often time-consuming and subject to hu…
- College: College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES)
- Inventors: Lang, Olivia; Basnagala, Suranga; Michel, Andy
- Licensing Officer: Dahlman, Jason "Jay"