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Our smart monitoring solution for the Red Palm Weevil has undergone rigorous testing in both lab and arena environments. The destructive Red Palm Weevil To find out why it is one of the world’s most destructive agricultural pests, take a look at our blog post announcing our early warning system for Red Palm Weevil. To ensure our smart monitoring solution is fit for purpose, it was key to rigorously test it with real Red Palm Weevils, a pest unavailable for testing in our own

We are changing the world with our sustainable detection and monitoring solutions of insect pests. Damage caused by insects has a huge impact on the way we live our lives, influencing everything from food production to forestry. Despite the vast damage they cause, insects are usually only detected when the damage is already done. Manual inspections - which determine the presence of insect pests by the damage they’ve caused - are often too late to control an infestation with l

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization has identified Red Palm Weevil as one of the most destructive agricultural pests. Spotta is working with international partners to deploy a monitoring system which will revolutionise the industry and minimise the losses caused by this pest to the date palm industry. About the Red Palm Weevil The Red Palm Weevil is the single most destructive pest for over 40 palm tree species worldwide. It burrows into palm trunks and devours the tre

Insect pests cost the world around £320 billion each year, affecting industries as diverse as hospitality, farming and forestry. From bed bugs in hotels to flies in restaurants, these small pests can devastate businesses, causing financial damage as well as destroying reputations. Who wants to stay in a bed at a hotel reported to have bed bugs? Who wants to buy their sandwich from a fly-infested cafe? How to stop pest infestations You can’t prevent all potential pest threats