News » 25.04.2025 - "Monitor. Act. Evaluate. The Redwing way to smarter and sustainable pest control"

At Redwing Limited in Kenya, cultivating delicate flowers like lisianthus and geraniums for propagation comes with its set of challenges, notably the management of nocturnal insect pests. To address this, the company has integrated PATS-C, an advanced automated monitoring system, into their pest management strategy. Delivered by RealIPM, member of the Biobest Group, a renowned distributor of pest control solutions and high-tech monitoring systems, PATS-C has been operational at Redwing for the past six months.

Simon Sayer, Company Director at Redwing Limited, shares his experience: "The system is very simple to install. The technology to track where insects are in the greenhouse and the time of day they are most active is an amazing advance in crop monitoring. Plus, the ability to visualize the immediate effect of intervention and chart this historically enables growers to be far more precise with chemical use and far more confident with biological controls."

PATS-C functions by continuously scanning the greenhouse environment, detecting and tracking pest insect populations. This real-time data is then presented through an intuitive dashboard, allowing growers to monitor insect activity patterns and make informed decisions promptly. The system's precision not only aids in timely interventions but also supports the reduction of chemical inputs, promoting a more sustainable approach to pest management.

Building upon the capabilities of PATS-C, the introduction of the PATS-Kalendar further enhances the grower's toolkit. This digital logbook allows for the meticulous recording of all pest control actions, linking them directly to observed pest pressures. By documenting interventions and their outcomes, growers can evaluate the effectiveness of their strategies, refine their approaches, and plan future actions with greater confidence.

The synergy between PATS-C's real-time monitoring and PATS-Kalendar's detailed record-keeping empowers growers to transition from reactive to proactive pest management.

The collaboration between Redwing Limited, PATS, and RealIPM exemplifies the potential of integrating advanced technology into traditional agricultural practices. By embracing such innovations, growers can achieve more precise, efficient, and sustainable crop protection, ensuring both the health of their crops and the longevity of their farming practices.

 

Source: www.floraldaily.com

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