Iotree seismic sensor for early detection of tree-boring pests
AI-powered IoTree sensors detect tree-boring pests such as the Red Palm Weevil at early larval stages with over 98% accuracy. Deployed across 15+ countries, the system delivers 24/7 real-time alerts via mobile and web apps, enabling precision treatment instead of blanket pesticide spraying.
Overview
Agrint's IoTree is an IoT-based pest detection platform that uses proprietary, patented seismic sensing technology to identify tree-boring insects during the earliest stages of infestation. By detecting micro-vibrations produced by larvae feeding inside the tree trunk, the sensors enable growers to act before irreversible damage occurs. The system replaces broad, preventative pesticide spraying with targeted, data-driven treatments, reducing chemical use, lowering operational costs, and protecting tree health and yields.
Technical specifications
- Seismic sensing hardware detects micro-vibrations caused by pest activity inside tree trunks, identifying infestations at the larval stage with reported accuracy above 98%
- IoT mesh network connects thousands of sensors in the field, supporting both agricultural farms and urban ornamental tree deployments
- Cloud-based AI algorithms analyze vibration signatures to classify pest species and assess threat levels
- Unified management interface delivers 24/7 real-time alerts, tree status updates, and treatment recommendations through mobile and web applications
- Multi-pest capability beyond the Red Palm Weevil, including detection of Oryctes, fig/mango stem borer, and Asian long-horned beetle, with ongoing development for additional species
- Complementary IoTrap automated, low-energy trap for fruit fly monitoring, integrated into the same data ecosystem
- PlanTM integration with plantation management tools for a holistic view of pest pressure, treatment history, and crop health
Technology readiness level
IoTree is commercially deployed, with over 6,000 sensors installed across 15 countries spanning South America, Europe, the Middle East, and additional regions. The technology has been validated in both agricultural farm environments and urban ornamental tree settings. Agrint is actively extending the platform to additional pest species, demonstrating continued product maturation and broadening of addressable markets.
About Agrint
Agrint is an AgTech company founded in 2016 that specializes in sustainable, AI-based solutions for early and precise pest detection in trees. The company has developed a proprietary, patented seismic sensing technology that detects micro-vibrations caused by pests inside trees, allowing growers to identify infestations before irreversible damage occurs. Their core product line includes IoTree, a sensor-based solution for detecting tree-boring pests, and IoTrap, an automated, low-energy trap for monitoring fruit flies. These hardware solutions are supported by an IoT mesh network and cloud-based AI algorithms that provide real-time data and actionable insights through a unified management interface.
These technologies enable farmers and land managers to transition from blanket preventative spraying to targeted, precision treatments, significantly reducing pesticide usage and operational costs. By providing granular data on pest presence, population trends, and location, Agrint helps protect tree health, increase yields, and mitigate environmental impact. The system is designed for ease of deployment and is currently utilized across various agricultural sectors, including palm, citrus, and stone fruit plantations. By integrating data collection with management tools like their PlanTM plantation management system, Agrint offers a holistic approach to sustainable orchard and garden maintenance.
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