Development of mechanized application method for applying “Pheromone Gel” in cotton

 

December 2008 Pump

These first two pics show the applicator ready for the first test with pheromone "gel"

This mechanism sends a signal to this box. The final equipment design will receive signal from tractor wheel and eliminate need for gauge wheels --- This will allow application to all growth stages of cotton.

The box receives the signal which designates the output to activate the pump

Current gear reduction of 8 - 1

Here you can see Jack Jenkins measuring product output