Insect monitoring in greenhouse horticulture
Continuous insight into flying insects in the greenhouse, alongside scouting and sticky traps.
In greenhouse horticulture, integrated pest management is about timely detection: pest pressure, the presence of natural enemies and the effect of interventions. The DIOPSIS insect camera photographs flying insects on an illuminated screen, day and night, and lets image recognition identify and count them at group level. You see trends emerge before the weekly count shows them.
From weekly count to continuous series
Sticky traps and scouting give a snapshot per week. The DIOPSIS insect camera measures continuously and records when numbers increase, also at night and at the weekend. The image recognition model of Naturalis Biodiversity Center identifies and counts the insects per taxonomic group, so you see trends early.
Pest pressure and natural enemies
Because the camera records all flying insects that land on the screen, you see not only pest pressure but also the presence of, for example, parasitic wasps and hoverflies at group level. That helps in assessing biological control and timing interventions.
Practical in the greenhouse
The camera is compact, runs on a battery with solar panel or on mains power and sends its photos via 4G or manual upload. In the web portal you follow several compartments or sites at once and share images with your crop adviser.
Start with a pilot
A one-season pilot in one compartment shows what the data delivers in your crop. Also read about open-field crops and fruit growing, or contact us.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the camera recognise specific pests such as thrips or whitefly?
The Naturalis image recognition model classifies insects by taxonomic group (order or family), not always by species, and was trained on insects in the open landscape. For trends in pest pressure and for following natural enemies at group level that is useful; for identification to species, scouting remains necessary. A pilot shows what it delivers in your crop.
Does the camera work under greenhouse lighting?
The camera uses its own illuminated screen and takes a photo every few seconds. We discuss beforehand how lighting and cropping schedule affect the measurement; a pilot in one compartment answers that quickly.
Does the camera replace yellow sticky traps?
No, it complements them. Sticky traps give a weekly picture and catch insects; the camera gives a continuous series without killing insects and shows the daily rhythm and the effect of interventions.
Automating monitoring in your greenhouse?
We are happy to discuss which crops and compartments suit a pilot, how the camera fits alongside your sticky traps and scouting, and what the data can say in your situation.