Innovative Pest Detection System
The primary issue is the cumbersome and ineffective process of monitoring rodent traps to manage rat populations. The existing approach requires physical visits to each trap location, potentially totaling up to 7,500 in a city like Wrocław. This labor-intensive method results in higher costs, wasted resources, and subpar pest control. Vality has introduced an innovative solution that utilizes AI, neural links, the Internet of Things (IoT), and machine learning models like VGG16, ResNet18/ResNet50, and DenseNet161 to automate the monitoring and management of rat populations. These interconnected devices form a real-time network that tracks rat movements, population sizes, and the status of each trap location. The data gathered is processed by AI, which quickly communicates relevant information to pest control teams, enabling timely responses to rat infestations. The system streamlines trap management, saving up to 70-95% of the time typically required for handling. It autonomously oversees various tasks, including trap catches, baiting, intake, infestations, and cleanliness. Furthermore, it is designed so that a single individual can monitor a large number of traps in real-time, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of pest control measures. By automating rat control and offering a monitoring tool for pest activities, the app aims to effectively and efficiently mitigate the rat issue in urban settings, lowering costs, reducing disease risks, and minimizing environmental hazards.