Globally, pest management remains a major concern for food production, storage, and processing facilities. Traditional pest control methods often rely on periodic manual inspections, leaving time for insects to infest and cause damage between checks. Even thorough inspections may fail to detect pests hidden inside stored products without invasive sampling, increasing the risk of undetected problems.
Moisture presents another challenge—high humidity can quietly promote mold growth and spoilage, yet many pest control systems fail to track these environmental factors. Delayed detection allows infestations to spread, driving up food loss and cleanup costs. Even fumigation offers limited reassurance, as confirming its success can be difficult. Frequent manual inspections increase labor costs, while skipping them heightens the risk of pest issues.
Recognizing the need for smarter solutions, AIVision Food has developed SmartProbe—an advanced AI-powered system that revolutionizes pest control through real-time detection, monitoring, and automated alerts. Designed for early insect detection and environmental tracking, SmartProbe minimizes food loss and operational costs while reducing manual intervention.
SmartProbe offers two types of probes: one for in-product detection and another for airspace monitoring. Both monitor pest activities, moisture levels, temperature variations, and chemical hazards, helping prevent infestation, mold growth, and aflatoxin risks. Equipped with wireless sensors, cameras, and cloud connectivity, SmartProbe captures insect images, analyzes data, and sends live alerts via its dedicated app, enabling swift action to prevent infestations.
The system’s environmental monitoring capabilities also help safeguard inventory during storage, processing, and transportation. Fumigation-proof and equipped with both Wi-Fi and offline modes, SmartProbe allows instant data downloads for easy reporting and analysis.
AI-powered probes are transforming pest management by providing continuous, real-time monitoring that reduces reliance on labor-intensive inspections. Traditional methods often require manual checks that may overlook early signs of infestation, resulting in costly product losses and mitigation.
“With 24/7 monitoring and AI-driven insights, SmartProbe empowers food facilities to detect pests early, reduce product loss, and improve food safety—all while cutting labor costs and enhancing efficiency,” says Dr. Zhongli Pan, founder and CEO of AIVision Food.
One notable advantage of these probes is their ability to detect both insect presence and unfavorable environmental conditions like excess moisture and temperature, which can accelerate mold growth and compromise food safety. By combining cameras, sensors, and AI technology, the probes identify insect types, count their numbers, and alert facility managers when intervention is required. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of undetected infestations.
Another key feature of AIVision Food’s technology is its ability to monitor fumigation effectiveness. By placing probes inside treated areas, managers can remotely verify whether pest control measures have succeeded or if additional action is needed. This feature enhances safety and prevents costly re-treatments by confirming pest eradication.
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With 24/7 monitoring and AI-driven insights, SmartProbe empowers food facilities to detect pests early, reduce product loss, and improve food safety — all while cutting labor costs and enhancing efficiency
In real-world applications, AIVision Food’s technology has proven highly effective. In one case study, SmartProbe deployed at an almond storage facility identified insect activity and moisture buildup early enough to prevent major spoilage. Over two weeks of monitoring, the system detected increased insect activity, allowing managers to intervene and prevent significant product loss.
In another demonstration at a pistachio packaging facility, SmartProbe outperformed traditional traps in detecting red flour beetles in packaging rooms and warehouses. While conventional traps struggled in dusty environments, SmartProbe maintained accurate monitoring and delivered real-time alerts, ensuring uninterrupted visibility.
Since its launch, the SmartProbe system has been adopted by food companies in several countries, with positive feedback highlighting its ease of use, improved accuracy, and cost savings. By reducing the need for frequent manual inspections and improving pest detection rates, these AI-powered probes are setting a new standard in pest management and food safety. SmartProbe has also been used in orchards and agricultural fields to monitor insect activity, and AIVision Food is expanding the system’s capabilities to monitor rodents as well.
By combining AI-driven precision with automated monitoring, SmartProbe provides food producers and storage facilities with a proactive, cost-effective pest control solution. Its innovative design reduces labor demands, minimizes chemical use, enhances food safety, and supports efficient inventory management, making it an essential tool for businesses seeking smarter pest control strategies.
