US EditionMosquito Menace: Andhra Launches Ai-Driven Programme
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA, JUL 6 – The AI-driven system will monitor mosquito species and environmental factors to enable targeted interventions, aiming to reduce chemical use and operational costs, officials said.
- The government of Andhra Pradesh announced on Sunday the pilot launch of an AI-driven Smart Mosquito Surveillance System across 66 sites within six municipal corporations to enhance mosquito control efforts.
- The initiative aims to curb mosquito-borne diseases during monsoons by replacing ineffective 'blind spraying' practices with data-driven AI technology to improve monitoring and intervention.
- SMoSS uses IoT sensors to detect mosquito species, density, temperature, and humidity, triggering automatic alerts and guiding targeted larvicide spraying via drones for efficient coverage and reduced chemical use.
- Director P Sampath Kumar explained that the system is designed to monitor and manage mosquito populations more effectively and securely, with all operations fully outsourced to specialized agencies, where payments will be based on performance and accountability.
- The pilot will enable close monitoring, prompt fumigation in hotspots identified through real-time data, reduce municipal staff burden, cut operational costs, and primarily safeguard public health by preventing vector-borne disease outbreaks.
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