In the recently announced Chinese Institute of Electronics Science and Technology Awards, the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IPPCAAS), as a key contributor to the project  Precision Measurement Technology and Application of Insect Monitoring Radar  led by the Beijing Institute of Technology, was honored with the Special Prize for Technological Invention. This accolade marks a significant technological breakthrough in the field of migratory insect monitoring and early warning, offering an innovative Chinese solution for safeguarding national food security and biodiversity conservation.

Migratory pests cause severe agricultural damage across China, Effective monitoring and management of these pests have persistently represented fundamental challenges in agricultural practices. Strengthening early warning systems and implementing "source-targeted control" strategies,  and establishing efficient, precise monitoring networks are essential approaches to addressing this issue. Insect radar serves as a core tool for monitoring the population dynamics of migratory pests within aerial ecosystems.

Addressing the urgent need for nationwide migratory pest monitoring, this project pioneered novel radar mechanisms and technologies specifically designed for individual insect detection. The research team developed an innovative entomological radar system based on temporal-spatial-frequency coding and polarization techniques, This full-domain coordinated radar system has established a new framework for insect monitoring, marking significant breakthroughs in system design, technological advancement, and practical application. 

The project underwent a scientific and technological evaluation by a committee chaired by Academician You He, with Academician Bangkui Fan and Academician Shafei Wang serving as vice chairs. The evaluation committee concluded: “ This project is highly sophisticated and innovative, advancing entomological radar capabilities from simple population monitoring to milligram-level individual insect detection and precision parameter measurement. With networked monitoring systems deployed across multiple provinces, it fills a critical domestic technological gap and holds significant practical value. The overall technology represents an international leadership. ”