Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ❓

Hey there, here we address some of the common questions that our clients often ask about our traps and apps. If you can't find an answer to your question here, please feel free to contact our support team for further assistance or use the search button in your upper left corner.

General Questions

Do I need to buy a separate sim card?

Nope, your subscription fee includes all of the data connectivity costs and we supply your Mini with a pre installed sim card that works around the planet.

How do I know connectivity will work on my fields?

A simple test- if you can send a WhatsApp from that location then our Mini’s will work.

What network operators do you work with so I can see if it'll work on my field?

We use a super aggregator that auto selects the best operator for that location- if you can send a WhatsApp from that location then your Mini will work.

How weatherproof are they?

Very- these are deployed in most continents around the planet and in some really hardy environments. The life of the Mini should be 3 years.

Do you provide a pheromone and a sticky sheet?

No, you would continue to buy the insect relevant pheromone and a sticky sheet and replace them at the recommended timeframe. Recommended size is 19x19cm or 20x20cm. Important - do not use 2 smaller sticky sheets stacked next to each other - that can massively reduce the image quality. They can be either white or transparent.

How often do we need to change the pheromone and the sticky sheet?

Please keep to the suppliers recommended timeframe- they know best but normally every 3-4 weeks.

Do we provide specific product recommendations for sprays?

Not yet ; ) But a good idea, keep them coming please.

How do I access the data?

We’ve built a native mobile app for iPhone and Android. As well as a webapp. You can access it anytime.

Is there a forecast from the data?

None at the moment. We digitise the data, you can read the graph + heatmap in one place. But we’re working on that!

Does the application work in any other language?

Sorry for now we are in English only, hopefully the UX of our App and Web App is very straightforward, please email us for any improvement tips as we build for you.

Does the light of the Mini stay on?

No, it only comes on momentarily when we take a night time scheduled photo.

What is the timing of the picture?

Our engineering teams work closely with our entomologists to take this at the optimal daily point to ensure a high quality photo for our computer vision- this can vary based on the Mini’s geographical location.

Do we get the picture automatically? Or does a person need to go see this manually?

We automate these and will provide them daily to both the mobile App and Web App- go use your expensive, smart scouts for something more useful.

How is the picture of the insect worked out? Algorithm or humans?

Algorithms and AI backed up by our crack team of entomologists and agronomists.

How much distance does the trap cover (density)?

We recommend using a local pheromone manufacturer’s trap density. Rule of thumb: 1 sensor every 2 ha or 5 acres.

How many years does it last?

These are built very robustly and we expect at least 3 years.

How much does it cost for the farmer?

Each Mini is a 49€ upfront + 29€ subscription fee per season. This makes is more affordable than a comparative manual trap- around 100 eur per trap. 20 eur for the pheromone strip plus 80 eur for the labour to scout and manually record insect pressure, with a huge margin of error and guess work.

What is included in the price?

The price above is fully inclusive of a trap, battery, solar panel, sim card, IOT Mini, data processing, data display-everything you need to get up and running fast.

How accurate is this?

Our AI delivers >93% accuracy and is getting better with the help of our team of agronomists and entomologists.

Can we monitor other moths?

We can monitor any moth that is pheromone based- over 180 to our last count.

How complicated is it to install?

Pretty easy, it’s DIY- the same as installing a manual trap. We have online short videos and also live customer care support to help a smooth and fast install.

What do I have to do to make the trap work during the season?

Pheromone lures need to be changed every 3-4 weeks. The sticky sheet is expected to be changed every 3-4 weeks when it fills up and the app will send you a notification when it’s too full of pests.

How do I know if there are as many moths as you say?

Inside the app you can see the picture and the moths detected.

How does the trap work?

The Mini is a camera based IOT device. Every day it takes a picture and sends it to our server where we count it with an image recognition algorithm. The pests are then checked by an agronomist. In real time you see this every day with pest pressure