Insect Abatement on Lubricious, Low Adhesion Polymer Coatings Measured with an Insect Impact Testing System

Gross, Adam F.; Nowak, Andrew P.; Sherman, Elena; Ro, Christopher J.; Yang, Sophia S.; Behroozi, Maryam; Rodriguez, April R.

doi:10.1007/12_2017_35

Cited by 3 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 22 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The reason for this relatively poor performance may in part be due to the SLF’s physical limitations but also could be driven by the vehicle’s surface properties. For example, coatings that prevent insect residue is of significant interest for the transportation industry [ 39 , 40 ]. Residue from crushed insects after impact on vehicles and aeroplanes can increase drag and negatively influence fuel efficiency, affect a driver’s field of view through the windscreen, and be a cosmetic concern for many consumers, as acidic insect fluids aid in the erosion of a vehicle’s protective finish [ 28 , 40 , 41 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, coatings that prevent insect residue is of significant interest for the transportation industry [ 39 , 40 ]. Residue from crushed insects after impact on vehicles and aeroplanes can increase drag and negatively influence fuel efficiency, affect a driver’s field of view through the windscreen, and be a cosmetic concern for many consumers, as acidic insect fluids aid in the erosion of a vehicle’s protective finish [ 28 , 40 , 41 ]. Typical wear and tear can alter the integrity of the vehicle surface, and thus insect attachment may be affected by damaged surfaces.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Experimental evidence supports the ability of spotted lanternfly to hitchhike on vehicle exteriors as a mechanism for anthropogenic dispersal

Elsensohn,

Wolford,

Tabb

et al. 2024

R. Soc. Open Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Historically, anecdotal observations support the likelihood of human-assisted invasive insect dispersal to new environments. No previous studies have investigated the ability of insects to remain attached to moving vehicles; however, such information is critical for prioritizing research, mitigation activities and understanding anthropogenic effects on biotic communities. Lycorma delicatula (White), spotted lanternfly (SLF), an invasive insect whose range is currently expanding throughout the United States, is commonly observed in urban settings and near transportation hubs. We developed a novel method to test SLF’s ability to remain on vehicle surfaces including bonnet, nose wing, windscreen, wipers and scuttle panel using laminar wind flow from 0 to 100 ± 5 km h −1 . We found all mobile life stages (nymphs and adults) could remain on the vehicle up to 100 km h −1 . First instar nymphs and early season adults remained attached at significantly higher wind speeds than other stages. A brief acclimatization period prior to wind delivery increased attachment duration for all life stages except later season adults. The importance of outliers in the success of invasive species is well established. Given these results, any hitchhiking SLF could potentially establish incipient populations. This methodology will be beneficial for exploring human-assisted dispersal of other invasive arthropods.

show abstract