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Earlier detection of four major moth pests helps growers stay ahead in 2026.
The updated PATS-C model detects Tomato leafminer, Tomato looper, Duponchelia, and Banana moth earlier and more accurately, allowing growers to act before caterpillar damage develops. Updated real-time model detects key moth pests earlier and with higher accuracy Standardized data from hundreds of growers drives continuous model improvement Earlier detection supports smarter interventions as crop protection rules tighten in 2026 Starting in 2026, PATS-C users will work with
Aliki Pantou
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The Big Fat Caterpillar
Your quick guide to recognising the most common greenhouse caterpillars
Beatrix Büte
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Small larvae, big impact: Towards a biological answer.
From research to results, insights from The Caterpillar Masterplan Caterpillars may be small, but their impact on greenhouse crops is anything but. As conventional crop protection products continue to disappear, the need for reliable and effective biological solutions has become more urgent than ever. The Caterpillar Masterplan (Masterplan Rups) project, launched in 2022, focused on two of the most persistent pests in greenhouse cultivation: the Tomato looper moth ( Chrysode
Beatrix Büte
3 min read


PATS haalt €2,7 miljoen op om slimme plaagbestrijding te versnellen
We zijn trots om te delen dat PATS €2,7 miljoen aan seed funding heeft opgehaald. Deze investering stelt ons in staat om onze...
Beatrix Büte
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PATS raises €2.7M to accelerate smarter, more sustainable pest control
We’re excited to share that PATS has secured €2.7 million in seed funding to fast-track the rollout of our automated, tech-driven pest management solutions. This funding marks an important step in our mission: replacing insecticides with intelligent, biology-aligned technology. With support from Division Q, Percival Participations, Delft Enterprises , and several tech and horticulture investors, we are scaling up development, expanding internationally, and helping more growe
Beatrix Büte
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PATS lanceert PATS-Vinder: dé slimme rupsenradar voor juiste timing
PATS-C detecteert elke mot. Maar laten we eerlijk zijn: het zijn de larven die de grootste schade aanrichten. En juist in dat stadium is...
Aliki Pantou
2 min read


PATS-Vinder is here: AI that tells growers when pests will strike.
PATS-C is great at detecting moths. But let’s be honest, the larvae cause the real damage. And in most cases it’s also the stage where biological control is most effective. The key is timing. That’s where the new PATS-Vinder forecasting algorithm comes in. Delft, June 11th 2025 - PATS launches PATS-Vinder, an AI forecasting tool that alerts growers exactly when caterpillars will hatch. Built on the PATS-C monitoring platform, this new feature marks a breakthrough. PATS-Vinde
Aliki Pantou
2 min read


Finding FCM fast: project initiated to deliver automated and early insights for better control in Kenyan roses.
The false codling moth (FCM) is causing serious trouble for Kenya’s rose growers. This tiny pest threatens a $300 million industry and...
Aliki Pantou
3 min read


From monitoring to mastery: how PATS-Kalendar helps growers act smarter
Sustainable cultivation isn’t just a vision, it’s a day-to-day challenge. With pests constantly threatening crop quality, growers are looking for smarter, more proactive ways to stay ahead. That’s where our latest innovation, PATS-Kalendar, comes in. Officially launched in April, 2025, PATS-Kalendar is more than just a new feature. It’s the missing link between monitoring, intervention, and learning, and it’s already making a big difference in greenhouses around the globe. PA
Wouter Stam
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