Abstract
Mosquito control is important as mosquitoes are extremely harmful pests that spread various infectious diseases. In this research, we present the preliminary results of an automated system that detects the presence of mosquitoes via image processing using multiple deep learning networks. The Fully Convolutional Network (FCN) and neural network-based regression demonstrated an accuracy of 84%. Meanwhile, the single image classifier demonstrated an accuracy of only 52%. The overall processing time also decreased from 4.64 to 2.47 s compared to the conventional classifying network. After detection, a larvicide made from toxic protein crystals of the Bacillus thuringiensis serotype israelensis bacteria was injected into static water to stop the proliferation of mosquitoes. This system demonstrates a higher efficiency than hunting adult mosquitos while avoiding damage to other insects.
Highlights
Mosquitoes annually cause significant damage to mankind as they disseminate various deadly infectious diseases including malaria, yellow fever, or encephalitis [1]
Instead of monitoring every water-related facility in a given urban area, we propose an automated mosquito detection/larvicide spray system installed at the mosquito habitat candidate points
The experiment results demonstrated that the system successfully attracted mosquitoes during its operation
Summary
Mosquitoes annually cause significant damage to mankind as they disseminate various deadly infectious diseases including malaria, yellow fever, or encephalitis [1]. Zika virus [2] has again awakened the public to the dangers of mosquitoes and the necessity of vector control. Classic mosquito control approaches are generally focused on the control of the adult mosquito via thermal fogging trucks, pesticides, or even automated electrical mosquito traps [3]. The mosquito is a small, flying insect which tends to hide near urban areas. Pesticides and fogs have difficulty in permeating into these hideouts. Given the impact on the surrounding ecosystem and the need to use these preventive measures near cities, the toxicity of the chemicals is limited. Mosquito nets represent a preventive measure, but not a fundamental solution, for reducing the proliferation of mosquitoes
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