Descriptions: 4 Choice Insect Olfactometer is an instrument applied in studying the behavior of insects with strong ability of activity. Insets communicate with the host plant via odor about the information of spawning, feeding and other activities, so odor is very important for insects. The insects’ olfactory behavior could reveal the chemical relationship between pest and host plant, and could also provide a new way to the prediction, monitoring and prevention of pests.

Applications:

Study on the relationships between insects and plant chemical substances.

Study on chemical ecology.

Study on insects’ behavior.

Monitoring insects’ behavior supported with camera system.

Specifications:

Flowmeter: 0.1-1L/min for adjusting the air flow speed.

Balance bottle: 100 ml, for containing the distilled water, and adjusting the air moisture.

Odor bottle: 100 ml，for containing the volatile oil and solvent.

Capturing bottle: 100 ml, buffer the air flow and capture the tested insects from the suction pipe.

Vacuum pump: extract the air from the top of the activity room, so there is a pressure difference, and form four odor areas in the room.

Activity room: four odor channels, through which the odor source flow into.

Iron stand: self-prepared.

Specifications: 4 pcs flowmeters, 4 pcs balance bottles, 4 pcs odor bottles, 4 pcs captured bottles, 1 vacuum pump, 1observation room, portable case (optional).

Origin: China