About
Scarab is a specialized precision agriculture platform built for growers, agronomists, and crop protection teams working in intensive and protected crop environments such as greenhouses and large-scale floriculture or horticulture operations. The platform provides an end-to-end workflow that spans from scouting to intervention evaluation. Scouts use a rapid mobile data collection app to log pest and disease observations in the field, with built-in time tracking to measure scouting efficiency. The data feeds into high-precision digital maps that visualize the exact spatial distribution and severity of infestations across a farm, enabling targeted — rather than blanket — treatment responses. Scarab's planning module transforms complex field data into actionable, clearly communicated intervention plans, dramatically reducing the time between detection and response. After interventions, the platform provides before-and-after evaluation records to measure effectiveness and optimize future strategies. Beyond software, Scarab offers professional services including scout audits, refresher training, and criteria standardization to ensure data quality. The platform integrates with IoT sensors and existing agricultural management systems, making it a versatile hub for crop protection data. Key beneficiaries include commercial flower growers, vegetable producers, variety breeders, and integrated pest management (IPM) teams. The system reduces pesticide costs, supports biological control programs, and helps operations meet stringent market quality requirements.
Key Features
- Digital Scouting App: Mobile-first app for rapid field data collection, allowing scouts to log pest and disease observations with built-in time tracking.
- High-Precision Pest & Disease Mapping: Geospatial maps display the exact location and severity of infestations, enabling targeted rather than blanket interventions.
- Automated Intervention Planning: Converts real-time field data into structured, clearly communicated action plans, reducing the lag between detection and response.
- Intervention Evaluation & Reporting: Generates before-and-after records of every intervention, with 3,000+ reports produced per week across monitored farms.
- IoT & System Integration: Connects with IoT sensors and existing agricultural management systems for a unified crop protection data ecosystem.
Use Cases
- Greenhouse flower producers monitoring and mapping thrips, spider mites, or fungal diseases across large planting areas to reduce pesticide applications.
- Variety breeding companies ensuring the phytosanitary health of propagation stock by tracking pest and disease spread in real time.
- IPM (Integrated Pest Management) teams transitioning from calendar-based spraying to data-driven, targeted interventions.
- Crop protection managers generating automated weekly reports for compliance, audit trails, and internal performance reviews.
- Horticultural exporters meeting international market quality and residue-level requirements through precise, documented crop protection records.
Pros
- Deep Industry Specialization: Over 21 years of focused experience in protected crop pest management, with proven results across 4,000+ hectares in 7 countries.
- Reduces Pesticide & Biological Control Costs: Targeted interventions based on precise maps minimize unnecessary chemical and biological agent applications.
- End-to-End Workflow: Covers the full cycle from scouting and mapping to planning, acting, and evaluating — all within a single integrated platform.
- Supported by Professional Services: Scout audits, training, and criteria standardization services help ensure data accuracy and reliability over time.
Cons
- Niche Market Focus: Designed exclusively for protected/intensive crops; not applicable to open-field or broad-acre farming operations.
- Paid Enterprise Service: Pricing is tailored for commercial operations, which may be prohibitive for small-scale or subsistence growers.
- Limited Public Pricing Transparency: No publicly listed pricing plans; prospective customers must contact Scarab directly for quotes and service details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of crops does Scarab support?
Scarab is specifically designed for intensive and protected crops, including floriculture (cut flowers) and horticulture (vegetables and herbs) grown in greenhouses or similar controlled environments.
How does the digital scouting app work?
Scouts use a mobile app to rapidly record pest and disease observations directly in the field. The app also tracks time spent scouting, helping managers assess efficiency and ensure thorough coverage.
Can Scarab integrate with existing farm management systems?
Yes. Scarab integrates with IoT sensors and third-party agricultural management systems, allowing it to function as part of a broader crop management technology stack.
In which countries is Scarab available?
Scarab currently operates in 7 countries and offers its interface in at least English and Spanish. Contact the team for availability in your specific region.
Does Scarab support biological pest control programs?
Yes. By identifying pest hotspots precisely, Scarab helps growers apply biological control agents in a more targeted and timely manner, accelerating establishment and reducing overall costs.
