Since generic, online search engines often return results that are not particularly useful or accurate, ITP has created a database for quickly finding reliable web-based identification-related resources, including (but not limited to) fact sheets, interactive keys, screening aids, and image galleries. ITP’s dedicated staff curate a collection of vetted “IDaids”, including over 6057 resources (as of April 2023), and this continues to grow. Search IDaids allows you to search for relevant tools by pest name (common or scientific); at any taxonomic level, and then refine a search by tags including geography, commodity, or resource type. This platform illustrates the potential for DITs to provide an accessible, virtual community for data collaboration and knowledge sharing.
