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Observed arrival · 2026-09-27

SmartTrap counts orchard insects between trap checks

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VerdanTech describes infrared traps that count insects, record local temperature and humidity, and send the readings to an orchard dashboard.

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Almond growers monitoring orchard pests
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The page says counts are logged as they happen, while temperature and humidity are recorded about every half hour.

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The page lays out a compact record format: trap identifier, timestamp, event, value and unit, battery voltage, and signal quality. Counts are logged as they happen, while temperature and humidity readings are paired about every half hour. It describes a shared gateway and cellular connection for the traps, and says field testing is focused on Carpophilus truncatus in a California almond block.

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