Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Crop losses caused by insect infestations are often detected too late because growers rely on periodic manual scouting or blanket pesticide applications, which delay response and increase environmental impact.
Solution
Insect Intel deploys IoT‑connected traps that continuously attract target insects with pheromones and capture them on a sticky surface. An onboard camera photographs each captured specimen, and the images are sent over encrypted channels to a cloud service. Machine‑learning models analyze the photos to identify species and quantify populations in real time. The platform presents the results on a user‑friendly dashboard, generating alerts when pest thresholds are exceeded so growers can apply targeted treatments. By providing continuous, species‑level monitoring, the system reduces unnecessary pesticide use, supports precision pest management, and helps improve overall crop yields. Installation requires only placement of the trap and an internet connection; all data processing and reporting are handled automatically.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial farmers, vineyard owners, and orchard managers who need continuous, data‑driven pest monitoring to protect their crops and reduce pesticide usage.
Features
- Pheromone‑based attraction and sticky capture mechanism optimized for farm, vineyard, and orchard environments
- Integrated high‑resolution camera that photographs each captured insect for visual verification
- Edge‑enabled IoT module that securely transmits images to a cloud platform using encrypted protocols
- Cloud‑hosted AI pipeline that classifies insect species and provides real‑time population counts
- Interactive web dashboard with customizable threshold alerts and historical trend visualizations
- API access for integration with existing farm management software or decision‑support tools