Bick's approach of using microphones to 'eavesdrop' on insects aims to enhance pest detection, ultimately leading to more strategic pesticide use and reduced agricultural losses.
'We lose 20% of our crop to these pests, so we should probably be doing something if we want to conserve more land for non-agricultural use,' Bick states.
The challenge to detect pests has grown as climate change enables insects to thrive in warmer conditions, expanding their ranges and complicating pest management.
Traditional pest detection often requires harvesting plants, but innovative methods like Bick's Insect Eavesdropper offer continuous monitoring without disrupting crop growth.
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