About FarmSense
Leading the Next Generation of Insect Monitoring
Each year, the agricultural industry loses over $220 billion in crop damage caused by insects. For too long, growers have relied on outdated solutions like sticky traps and broad-spectrum pesticide spraying — methods that are time-consuming, often inaccurate, and harmful to beneficial insects responsible for pollinating over 70% of global crops.
FarmSense exists to change that. Our patented real-time sensor technology combines computational entomology and machine learning to provide growers with actionable data that leads to smarter, more sustainable pest management.
By reducing uncertainty in the field, we’re helping farmers make better decisions, conserve resources, and boost yields — ultimately advancing food security and independence worldwide.

Our Mission
Our mission is to leverage modern computational power to mitigate the harmful effects of insects and to enhance the beneficial impact of insects.

Our Vision
Our vision is to provide data that enables the goals of global sustainable agriculture.
FarmSense can help growers reduce losses from insect pests and lower dependence on pesticides.
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The FarmSense Team

Leslie Hickle, Ph.D.
CO-FOUNDER, CEO
- Biotech Entrepreneur
- Startup & Product launches in Agriculture & Animal Health
- IPM Innovator Award, CA-DPR 2000

Ken Wong, B.Eng., MBA
CFO
- Career in both technology, finance & accounting
- CFO for startups and small businesses in SaaS, franchises, agriculture, wealth management, marketing, and IOT

Shailendra Singh, Ph.D.
CO-FOUNDER, CTO
- Entrepreneur
- Expert in system design and building

Cliff Kitayama, Ph.D.
VP Field R&D
- Licensed Pest Control Advisor
- New product R&D
- IPM Innovator Award, CA-DPR 2013

Eamonn Keogh, Ph.D.
CO-FOUNDER, CSO
- Top 10 data-mining/ machine learning researcher
- 300+ papers, Google scholar h-index of 100
- Fastest promotion to Distinguished Prof at UCR
- 2021 IEEE Research Contributions Award Winner

R. Tracy Ellis, Ph.D.​
Customer Success
- Career entomologist with customer service focus
- Extensive outreach & education to growers, agencies, stakeholders, & communities
- Pest control advisor, Qualified Applicator, County Agricultural Biologist Licenses
Join the FarmSense Team
The FarmSense Team is looking for smart, highly-skilled, highly-motivated people who are passionate about creating a healthier planet.
