Field scientists struggle to accurately count small pest populations to determine economic threshold levels for selecting trial land.

No practical solution for accurate, efficient pest counting in the field; visual inspection is unreliable due to small pest size.

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Jun 21, 2026

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Mobile app with AI pest detection to replace manual visual counting

App Concept

PestCount AI

PestCount AI is a mobile app that uses computer vision to automatically detect and count small pests from photos taken in the field, providing instant population estimates. It eliminates the need for tedious manual counting and reduces human error, helping field scientists quickly determine suitable trial plots.

Key Features

AI-powered pest detection and counting from smartphone photos
Database of common crop pests with threshold alerts
GPS tagging for location-based reporting
Data export for integration with trial management software

Target Users: Field scientists and agronomists at pesticide companies and agricultural research organizations conducting field trials

Revenue Model: $29/mo per user SaaS subscription with a free trial for limited usage

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