Adaptive active infrared sensor hardware and software in the detection of pests with pest detection station

One or more computer-readable storage media comprising a plurality of instructions stored thereon that, in response to being executed, cause a pest control device to:

• determine, by an active infrared sensor of the pest control device, an active infrared signature for a monitored space;
• determine, by the active infrared sensor, whether the active infrared signature is outside a predetermined window in relation to a predetermined baseline signature;
• activate a controller of the pest control device in response to determining that the active infrared signature is outside the predetermined window;
• and
• perform, by the controller, a pest control action in response to activating the controller.

A pest control system comprising:

• a pest control device comprising an active infrared sensor;
• and
• a housing that includes a first opening, a second opening, and a passage, wherein the first opening and the second opening are in communication with either end of the passage, and wherein the passage is sized to receive an insect;
• wherein the pest control device is coupled to the housing such that the active infrared sensor is positioned to illuminate a first part of the passage.