On the insect trail : WAINS GmbH uses Cumulocity IoT to hunt for pests
Darmstadt, Germany - They travel by air, land and sea, in containers or hidden in raw materials, contaminating food and other goods. Once they arrive at their destination, insects can cause a great deal of damage. Insect pests currently destroy between five and 20 percent of the global harvest-and the trend is rising. Likewise, industrial companies are always facing the risk of insect and rodent infestations that can quickly lead to production losses, which in turn can lead to substantial costs.
These days, innovative technology can help businesses get on the trail of big insects faster than ever to prevent something much worse from happening. WAINS GmbH has developed a digital monitoring system for insects to support exterminators in their work. To achieve this objective, the joint venture by Frowein GmbH & Co. KG and MeetNow! GmbH relies on Darmstadt-based Software AG s Cumulocity IoT solution to connect smart