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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: Acoustic Agriculture: A New Frontier In Pest Management
Description: The Insect Eavesdropper is a revolutionary sensor that identifies pests by listening to them eat. Join UW Entomologist Emily Bick as she explains how piezoelectric microphones are turning plant vibrations into vital data for farmers and researchers across the globe. From tracking underground rootworms to reducing insecticide use, the technology is changing the future of crop protection and gaining interest from commercial entities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.