Pest & Disease Pressure Mapping Checklist

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Planning & Preparation

1 of 9

Activities to define scope, resources, and methodology before field work begins.

Project Name

Start Date of Mapping

Total Area to be Mapped (hectares/acres)

Crop/Plant Type

Objectives of the Mapping Project

Potential Pests/Diseases of Concern

Previous Pest/Disease Reports (if available)

Site Selection & Stratification

2 of 9

Identifying representative areas and defining strata for mapping.

Number of Sites Selected

Selection Criteria Used (e.g., crop type, field history)

Justification for Site Selection

Stratification Factors Considered

GPS Coordinates of Selected Sites

Number of Strata Created

Description of Strata Characteristics

Data Collection - Visual Assessment

3 of 9

On-site observation and documentation of pest/disease symptoms and signs.

Observed Pest(s)

Observed Disease(s)

Percentage of Plants Affected (Estimate)

Description of Symptoms

Severity Level (Visual Estimate)

Photo Documentation

Precise Location of Observation

Data Collection - Environmental Factors

4 of 9

Gathering information on environmental conditions influencing pest and disease development.

Date of Environmental Data Collection

Time of Environmental Data Collection

Air Temperature (°C)

Soil Temperature (°C) - @ 10cm depth

Relative Humidity (%)

Rainfall (mm) - Last 24 Hours

Solar Radiation (W/m²)

Wind Speed (km/h)

Soil Moisture Level

Data Recording & Standardization

5 of 9

Ensuring consistent data recording across different locations and observers.

Plot/Field ID

Date of Observation

Time of Observation

Crop Type

Observed Pests/Diseases

Estimated Infestation/Disease Severity (0-100)

Detailed Description of Symptoms/Signs

GPS Coordinates of Observation

Georeferencing & Mapping

6 of 9

Assigning geographic coordinates to observations and creating spatial representations.

Record GPS Coordinates of Observation Point

Elevation (meters)

Mapping Method Used (e.g., GIS, Hand-drawn)

Attach Map Image/Screenshot

Describe Map Legend and Symbol Key

Coordinate Reference System (CRS)

Scale of Map (e.g., 1:10,000)

Data Analysis & Interpretation

7 of 9

Analyzing collected data to identify patterns and assess pressure levels.

Calculate Disease Incidence (%)

Calculate Pest Severity Index (0-100)

Dominant Pest/Disease Identified

Secondary Pest/Disease Presence (Select All That Apply)

Average Leaf Area Affected (%)

Describe Observed Patterns and Trends

Identify High-Risk Zones (Geolocate)

Overall Pressure Level (Subjective Assessment)

Reporting & Communication

8 of 9

Documenting findings and communicating them to relevant stakeholders.

Executive Summary of Findings

Identified Pests & Diseases (Select all that apply)

Estimated Severity Index (0-100)

Maps and Spatial Data (Shapefile, GeoJSON, etc.)

Recommendations for Control Measures

Recipient of Report (Choose One)

Report Submission Date

Review & Refinement

9 of 9

Evaluating the mapping process and identifying areas for improvement in future iterations.

Summarize overall effectiveness of the mapping methodology.

Estimate the percentage of map accuracy (based on ground truthing or comparison to known infestations).

Which data collection methods proved most effective? (Select all that apply)

What was the biggest challenge encountered during the mapping process?

Date of this review.

Recommendations for improving data recording standardization.

Was the chosen map projection suitable for the area?

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