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A method for acoustic storage pest detection and its challenges.

Authors :
Müller-Blenkle, Christina
Simon, Ulrich
Meyer, Ralf
Szallies, Isabell
Lorenz, Daniela
Prozell, Sabine
Schöller, Matthias
Adler, Cornel S.
Source :
Journal of Cultivated Plants / Journal für Kulturpflanzen. 2023, Vol. 75 Issue 9/10, p235-247. 13p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Insects in grain can cause serious problems, not only because they feed on the grains. Mass reproduction also causes additional moisture and heat due to the insects' metabolism. This leads to favourable conditions for moulds, which can cause major losses and the formation of mycotoxins. It is therefore important to detect and treat an infestation at an early stage. The "Beetle Sound Tube" system was developed as an acoustic early detection system for insects in grain, which makes it possible to detect even very low levels of infestation and inform the storekeeper by e-mail. The acoustic system remains in the grain during the storage period, and permanently records insect sounds. Challenges were encountered in the development of this acoustic monitoring system, such as analysing very quiet insect sounds in a noisy agricultural environment. In addition, the amount of data collected and the speed of analysis had to be optimised to achieve justin- time detection of insects. The acoustic tube system was developed for silos, flat stores and big bags and is therefore widely applicable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18670911
Volume :
75
Issue :
9/10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Cultivated Plants / Journal für Kulturpflanzen
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173077617
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5073/JfK.2023.09-10.02