The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project protects residents from the nuisance and health risks posed by mosquitoes. Using the Mesa® Pro Rugged Tablet and GPS technology, Plymouth County efficiently sprays areas with an ultra-low volume sprayer, helping to reduce mosquito populations and prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Crews focus on water management in the fall and winter, clearing ditches and waterways. In the spring, they inspect standing water for mosquito larvae and apply treatments, while summer intensifies adulticide efforts. Small pickup trucks equipped with sprayers follow designated routes, targeting problem areas overnight. Through all of Plymouth County’s tireless efforts, this Mesa Rugged Tablet is right there collecting all the necessary data year-round.
The Mesa Pro runs on Windows 11 and has a sunlight-readable display and impressive processing power. Its rugged design includes an IP68 rating for protection, repelling elements such as dust, rain, and debris. This Windows rugged tablet can also afford to get beaten up with its aluminum rigid core with bumpers for shock-proof resilience and MIL-STD-810 performance standards, safe from drops, shock, and extreme temperatures.
When it comes to researching more about the rugged tablet market, reliability was a top priority for Plymouth County.
“Reliability is kind of the most important thing,” says Superintendent Ross Rosetti. “These guys are going out at 2:00 in the morning and the last thing anybody wants to deal with is computer issues at 2:00 in the morning. It just needs to work.”
Spray operators often begin work as early as 2:00 AM and go until sunrise. Any technical issues can result in critical delays. With 16,000 to 19,000 spray requests annually, maximizing the time spent is essential.
This rugged tablet delivers that reliability with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G LTE and can come with optional FirstNet Band 14 mobile broadband to ensure a stable and reliable connection. The rugged data device is also ideal for larger projects with 16 gigabytes worth of project storage and a 10-inch display. Rosetti really appreciated the larger screen of the 10-inch rugged tablet.
“It [the Mesa Pro] gives them a better spatial awareness of where they are,” says Rosetti. “We have areas that we’re not allowed to spray either because of environmental concerns. Residents can actually put in a request to not be sprayed, so they have a big a map up and the bigger view they have, the further out they can see those ‘no sprays’ and plan ahead. So, it just gives them better awareness of where they are and things like that.”
You Get What You Pay For
When looking at rugged tablet manufacturers, Rosetti considered several options. While other tablets offered substantial cost savings, testing revealed that the Juniper Systems’ Mesa Pro was far more reliable.
“There was a big savings on other tablets, but when it came down to it, the reliability wasn’t there compared to the Mesa. So, though it was more expensive, I know why it’s more expensive because it’s a more rugged and I think a more premium quality unit. So, the price is justified.”
The investment was further validated by the support provided by Frontier Precision, an authorized dealer for Juniper Systems. Their knowledge of the unit ensured great assistance whenever needed. Ultimately, the decision to choose the Mesa Pro was based on both performance and long-term reliability.
“I knew whichever one I decided, I was gonna be the one dealing with any issues that came up day-to-day. I can’t log in. I can’t do this. I can’t do that. It was gonna come to me, so, I was very pleased that I had almost no issues on, you know, the hardware end of it. It just worked.”
Plymouth County’s mosquito control efforts demand technology that works as hard as they do, and the Mesa Pro has proven to be the best rugged windows tablet to complete their mission. With its rugged durability, advanced connectivity, and intuitive design, the tablet ensures that crews can focus on the task at hand. The Mesa Pro is an invaluable asset to mosquito control. For more information, visit our Mesa Pro product page.
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