Tuesday, 19 November 2002
D0349

This presentation is part of : Display Presentations, Subsection Cd. Behavior and Ecology

Dual infrared-beam sensor output analog processing (SOAP) for automated species indication of stored-product insects

Dennis Shuman, USDA-ARS, Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology, 1700 SW 23d Drive, Gainesville, FL, N. Epsky, USDA-ARS Subtropical Exotic Pest Research Unit, 13601 Old Cutler Road, Miami, FL, and David Crompton, OPISystems, 1216 36 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB, Canada.

The Electronic Grain Probe Insect Counter (EGPIC) system was enhanced by the addition of a second infrared beam orthogonal to the first in order to provide greater discrimination between detected insect species. Automated species identification permits population estimates and management control decisions to be made without entering grain storages. Sensor output amplitude histograms depict the level of confidence in species identification.

Keywords: monitoring, trap

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