Spensa Technologies unveils technology to predict insect patterns in near real-time

Date:01-18-2017

Spensa Technologies Inc. recently announced a unique insect phenology model that can more accurately predict insect patterns in near real-time.

Traditional phenology models start from an assumed insect population distribution based on historical data. Spensa’s new Dynamic Phenology^TM instead makes use of current trap data from a specific field to accurately predict future insect stages.

The new capabilities allow growers and agronomists to predict timing for insect life-cycle events such as when they hatch and when they fly, critical data for the effective use of pesticides. Unlike traditional prediction models, Dynamic Phenology incorporates real-time weather data and pest observations to sustain a much higher degree of accuracy.

Located in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette, Indiana, Spensa Technologies creates technologies that assist agribusiness to better control insects, weeds and disease.

“With Spensa’s Dynamic Phenology capabilities, growers get instant access to vital insect updates that could be harmful to their crops, allowing them to be proactive with their spraying and pest management solutions,” said Johnny Park, founder and CEO of Spensa Technologies. “We are incredibly proud to present this revolutionary capability to the market and help growers protect their valuable crops while also saving resources for occasions when spraying isn’t necessary.”

Changes in insect phenology have occurred and will continue to occur due to insecticide pressure, changes in climate and regional differences. Dynamic Phenology automatically compensates for these changes to get a custom solution for each field.

Dynamic Phenology is part of Spensa’s Trapping Insights, an enhanced decision-making solution that can be used alongside the company’s Z-Trap and MyTraps products. With Trapping Insights, users also gain access to additional features including pest alerts and a degree day calculator.

The Dynamic Phenology technology update was accompanied by the release of the Spensa Agronomic Platform (Spensa AP), which integrates precision ag products into a single, easy-to-use interface.