FarmSense, Inc.

FarmSense, Inc. is an agtech company that specializes in automated, real-time insect monitoring solutions. The company has developed the FlightSensor, a patented device that replaces traditional manual sticky traps. Using computational entomology and machine learning, the sensor detects and classifies flying insects by recording flight patterns, harmonics, and frequencies as they pass through an optical beam. This data is processed by the company's cloud-based AI platform to provide farmers with precise, actionable insights, enabling them to make informed pest management decisions while reducing reliance on labor-intensive, often inaccurate legacy methods.

By offering 24/7 automated surveillance, the system helps growers address issues such as insecticide resistance and excessive pesticide application, which can harm beneficial insects and increase operational costs. The technology has been deployed across various crops in multiple U.S. states and is designed to improve crop yields and promote sustainable agricultural practices. FarmSense’s methodology and insect database have received recognition through multiple awards and grants from organizations including the National Science Foundation, the USDA, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reflecting its commitment to data-driven pest control.