Optimize pest detection operations with the Invasive Pest Management solution

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the impacts of invasive pests can result in billions of dollars in expenses and critically threaten our agricultural industry and food supplies. Persistent monitoring and efficient management can go a long way towards minimizing the damage these invasive pests cause, but detecting potential threats in a vast landscape can be challenging. As the spread of invasive pests broadens, organizations responsible for managing invasive pests need a streamlined, technological approach to manage the threat these pests represent.

Enter the Invasive Pest Management solution.

Invasive Pest Management delivers a set of capabilities that can help you develop pest trapping plans, perform field inspections, monitor program metrics, and share program information with the public. This proactive approach to invasive pest management can prevent infestations and help preserve agricultural systems and native landscapes.

Streamline pest detection operations

Various methods are used to detect pest presence, including setting pest traps or conducting visual inspections. If your organization is challenged with establishing and routinely inspecting pest monitoring traps, the Invasive Pest Management solution can help! The solution includes several preconfigured apps that help facilitate pest detection workflows:

Invasive Pest Field Map

Pest inspectors can use the ArcGIS Field Maps mobile app to collect invasive pest information and perform inspections in the field. They can also collect potential host points and use optimized routes to travel to sites.

Invasive Pest Management Dashboard

The Invasive Pest Management Dashboard makes is easy for pest program managers to monitor and organize pest inspection activities, which in turn helps them understand and respond to potential threats. The dashboard highlights trap totals, pest presence, inspections due, inspection summaries, and offers downloadable view of all trap details.

Invasive Pest Program Dashboard

Pest program directors can use the Invasive Pest Program Dashboard to monitor key program metrics and make sure requirements are being met to prevent pest infestations in their jurisdiction. The dashboard summarizes general trapping metrics as well as public pest reports.

Enrich public engagement

Public engagement is a vital part of preventing pest infestations in a community. Taking a collaborative approach and inviting the public to learn more about the program, identify pest species, and submit sightings can help enhance early detection efforts.

Invasive Pest Management Site

The solution includes the preconfigured Invasive Pest Management Hub site, which residents can use to learn more about your invasive pest program. Additionally, residents can submit pest reports with the Report a Pest Survey123 form.

Detecting and managing invasive pests is an immense challenge, but geospatial technology can help introduce efficiencies and workflows to mitigate threats. By embracing this technology and public engagement, we can help safeguard our agricultural and natural landscapes. The Invasive Pest Management solution is a powerful tool that can be used to help conquer this challenge.

Learn more

For more information about the Invasive Pest Management solution, check out the following resources:

• Learn how to deploy, configure and use the solution.
• View a demo video.
• Learn more about ArcGIS Solutions.
• Chat with us on Esri Community.

This solution was partly inspired by Napa County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office successful, digital transformation of their pest detection workflows using ArcGIS technology. Read more about their case study here.