Insect release devices

A method of releasing insects into an environment, comprising:

• providing an insect release device comprising:
• a disc-shaped vessel defining a volume and having a perimeter, a plurality of fins extending from the perimeter;
• and
• a population of insect larvae or pupae or adult insects disposed within the volume, wherein the disc-shaped vessel is permanently sealed, and wherein release of the population of insect larvae or pupae or adult insects occurs upon rupture of the disc-shaped vessel;
• carrying, using a flying vehicle, the insect release device to a release altitude;
• and
• releasing the insect release device from the flying vehicle.

A method of manufacturing an insect release device, comprising:

• forming a first portion of a disc-shaped vessel;
• forming a second portion of the disc-shaped vessel;
• disposing a population of insect larvae or pupae or adult insects disposed on the first portion of the disc-shaped vessel;
• and
• permanently coupling the first and second portions of the disc-shaped vessel to form the disc-shaped vessel and define a perimeter and a volume containing the population of insect larvae or pupae or adult insects, wherein the disc-shaped vessel comprises a plurality of fins extending from the perimeter.