BrightAI and Pelsis Group are enhancing their partnership by launching more AI-driven pest management solutions tailored for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Initially, the Pelsis Digital platform, which was created in collaboration with BrightAI, was introduced within the widely-used Cobra LED insect light traps as part of a pilot program. Given the pilot’s success, the Pelsis Digital Gen 2 technology will now extend to the Halo and Flytrap product lines, thereby further automating and improving pest control across diverse facilities.
For food and pharmaceutical companies, effective pest control transcends basic operational tasks; it is vital for ensuring safety, preventing contamination, and adhering to rigorous regulatory standards. A minor pest outbreak can significantly damage a company’s reputation and lead to catastrophic financial consequences, as contamination may trigger FDA inspections, factory shutdowns, and supply chain disruptions.
“Pest control in food and pharma is about more than managing nuisances—it’s about safeguarding supply chains and protecting public health,” says Alex Hawkinson, founder and CEO of BrightAI. “The stakes are incredibly high in these industries, where a few pests can trigger disastrous consequences. This expansion will put our AI-powered light trap product in more factories, enabling more businesses to take a proactive stance. Together with Pelsis, we’re arming companies with the tools to outsmart pest control challenges.”
Key Takeaways:
- BrightAI and Pelsis have collaborated to deliver intelligent, AI-enhanced solutions that shift from reactive to proactive pest management. Leveraging BrightAI’s Stateful OS technology, the platform operates on an effective, cyclical approach:
- Monitor: Pelsis’ digital insect light traps come equipped with BrightAI’s cameras and sensors that provide 24/7 real-time monitoring, alerting operators to potential infestations before they escalate.
- Diagnose: The data collected trains advanced AI models that accurately identify pest species and trends, facilitating the development of tailored treatment plans for specific pests, such as employing different strategies for fruit flies as opposed to drain flies.
- Act: Actionable insights direct technicians to critical hotspots, enabling them to respond on day one of detection, thwart outbreaks, minimize pesticide usage, and maintain smooth food and pharmaceutical production.
- All collected data resides within a centralized web portal that allows tracking of pest trends, report generation, and audit readiness across multiple locations. This portal enables pest control technicians or site managers to log in and view any glue board in any factory around the world. Additionally, a mobile app guides field technicians to specific glue boards and areas requiring attention, thus optimizing response times to detect and mitigate growing infestations before they escalate into more significant issues.