D Layout not Blog Reduction of pesticide use through early detection of spotted wing drosophila infestation

In cooperation with the Rural Service Center Rhineland-Palatinate and the 3win Maschinenbau GmbH MABRI.VISION introduces Research project in the field of pesticide use in fruit and wine growing The aim is to develop a sensor-based monitoring trap for spotted wing drosophila that will enable a reduction in pesticide use. 

Infestations of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) are considered particularly devastating in fruit and wine growing. To prevent the loss of entire crops, chemical pesticides are used to control the pests. Currently, farmers and winegrowers manually monitor the presence of these insects, a time-consuming and error-prone process. The use and analysis of automated monitoring traps allows for the early detection of SWD infestations. Data on local pest populations are transmitted in real time, enabling timely decisions regarding the targeted application of pesticides. The MABRI.VISION team contributes its expertise in sensor technology and image processing to this project, resulting in an efficient, affordable, and environmentally friendly method for the early detection and control of SWD. A first prototype, consisting of a camera and microcontroller, is already undergoing testing.