Portugal is setting a new benchmark in modern agriculture as the first country to deploy a nationwide automated pest monitoring system. The initiative will see 2000 monitoring stations installed across vineyards and orchards, establishing a fully connected, data-driven infrastructure for crop protection.
At the center of this transformation is Trapview.
With more than 1300 automated, self-cleaning traps already deployed, Trapview is the technological backbone of the project, delivering continuous field data and turning it into actionable intelligence for growers and decision-makers.
Trapview Customer Success team training new users in Portugal – AURA 2 SC trap in orchards.
Turning Data into Nationwide Insight
Through the Trapview platform, users gain access to a complete pest monitoring and forecasting ecosystem. From individual trap data to a national overview. The system delivers:
- Real-time pest activity data
- Population dynamics and pest development stage forecasts
- Integrated weather data and weather forecasts
- Actionable insights at the trap, field, and network level
This enables faster, more informed responses and a new level of precision in pest management.
Fewer Field Visits. Lower Costs. Smarter Decisions.
Trapview reduces field visits by more than 80%, eliminating the need for frequent manual inspections and long-distance travel. Growers gain:
- Significant reductions in monitoring-related labour and travel
- Continuous visibility of pest activity across all locations
- Immediate access to field conditions without being physically present
A proper SLIT SC trap installation on the field.
Beyond operational efficiency, the real impact lies in decision-making.
By combining trap data with advanced analytics, Trapview enables:
- Accurate timing of crop protection measures
- Targeted interventions only where and when needed
- Reduced insecticide use
- More sustainable and resilient food production
Enabling Adoption Through Training and Support
To ensure successful implementation, the Trapview Customer Success team has already trained more than 50 new users in Portugal.
The program covered everything from trap deployment to data interpretation, equipping users to fully leverage the system from day one. Ongoing support will remain available throughout the season, ensuring consistent performance and user confidence.
Trapview Customer Success team training new users in Portugal – SLIT SC in vineyard.
A Strategic Step to Healthier Food
“This project in Portugal is the biggest and most important automated insect monitoring project on a national level to date. It took great vision and courage from Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, IP (INIAV, IP) and the Ministry of Agriculture to implement it. We are very proud that Trapview was selected as the main technological partner, which builds the backbone of the automated trap network, and we are fully committed to the success of the project,”
says Matej Stefancic, the CTO of Trapview, who is leading the project from Trapview’s side.
Portugal’s decision to build a national pest monitoring system sets a powerful example for the future of agriculture in Europe and beyond. By integrating advanced technology into everyday farming practices, the country is taking a decisive step toward more sustainable, data-driven crop production.
This is just the beginning — stay tuned for more updates.
Media Relations: Veronika Božič
veronika.bozic@trapview.com
Source: Trapview Group