Technology & Precision Agriculture
Pest Forecasting App Setup Guide
A guide for setting up a pest forecasting app, from choosing a source to entering field locations and deciding how alerts will lead to scouting.
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The steps on this page
- Choose a forecast source your extension office trusts
- Create an account and record the login safely
- Enter field locations and crops
- Pick the pests to follow
- Set notification preferences
- Compare forecasts with scouting results
- Note which alerts were useful
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA APHIS.
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