AI Asian Hornet Detection
The invasive Yellow-legged Asian Hornet poses a formidable threat to our bee populations and biodiversity.
Not to be mistaken with our native European hornet, Asian Hornets enter the UK via transport and it only takes one queen to get established before potentially releasing hundreds of new queens at the end of each summer. They pose a real threat to our native honeybee populations, and just one hornet can kill 50 bees a day.
Time is of the essence; early detection and management is essential to prevent further damage.
With numbers rising in the UK year-on-year so does the threat to our already struggling economic, food, and ecological security.
Introducing Nest Sweeper
Our Nest Sweeper bait station and AI-powered app offer a new approach to Asian Hornet monitoring, combining advanced technology, easy-to-use tools, and impactful data collection.
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We supply cutting-edge bait stations designed for strategic placement on your site.
These stations use a vaporised dispersal method, ensuring the hornet attractant is carried on the wind for increased visitation and early detection.
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The Nest Sweeper app features a unique AI model trained on over 40,000 images of Asian Hornets collected during our Jersey data collection efforts.
This allows users to confidently identify what they’re observing by classifying photos as Asian hornets, European hornets, honey bees, or wasps with high accuracy.
Unlike other apps, this innovation ensures users can submit sightings with confidence, even if they are unsure of what they have photographed.
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Data from sightings through the Nest Sweeper app jointly supplies the same database as the Asian Hornet Watch App, contributing to national monitoring efforts.
Each Nest Sweeper device features Pollenize branding, identification information, and a QR code linking to the app for easy reporting.
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We provide detailed guides and tutorials to help you maximize the effectiveness of the Nest Sweeper bait station and mobile app.
