From Scheduled Inspections to Real-Time Pest Detection
The process of traditional pest control always relies on inspection schedules. The pest controller comes to the site either weekly, monthly or quarterly, inspects traps and stations, checks for activity indications and records the results. This method still plays a significant role but provides only a picture of the current situation. Rodents and insects can become active a couple of hours later when the technician is not there anymore. It seems that smart traps, sensors and monitoring systems are already trying to fill the information gap. How Scheduled Pest Inspections Work During a scheduled visit, a pest control technician may inspect: Rodent traps and bait stations Insect light traps and sticky boards Waste and food-storage areas Basements and utility rooms Doors, foundations and service openings Moisture and sanitation conditions The technician records pest activity, services monitoring devices and recommends treatment or repairs. The limitation...