Pest Diagnostic Simulator

This free web-based game allows you to test your plant pest and disease investigation and diagnosis skills through a range of 21 different scenarios. 

You can use it to:

  • Improve your ability to recognise plant symptoms using the 3D simulated scenarios 
  • Practice your decision-making skills

Benefits

  • Free to use 
  • Fun and interactive 
  • Available in English, French, Spanish and Bengali

Who is it for?

The Pest Diagnostic Stimulator is free for everyone to use. It’s specifically designed to help groups such as:

  • Extension workers  
  • Agro-input dealers  
  • Farmers 
  • Agriculture and plant health students

What you'll need

  • A smartphone, tablet or laptop
  • A stable internet connection 

How it works

The web app supports and reinforces investigation and diagnosis skills through engaging gameplay and real-time feedback. You will be able to improve your accuracy and quality in observing plant symptoms, inspection and deductive reasoning skills.  

Moreover, it enhances knowledge, confidence and competence in diagnosing pest and disease problems. It uses unique 3D simulated scenarios to train you in diagnosing common plant health problems. 

Registered users can access 21 different scenarios. Anonymous users are limited to the first 7, so be sure to register.  

If you are registered and signed in, your progress is saved with your login details. 

Score and Feedback:

Your actions and decisions are recorded and scored. You will receive performance feedback on inspection and diagnosis scores. A competence ranking will be given at the end of each scenario level. Once a competence ranking is gained, more level scenarios are unlocked. 

If you are signed in, your progress is stored online, and scores are ranked on a competitive leader board globally and nationally.

Why CABI created the Pest Diagnostic Stimulator

Launched by CABI in 2019, the tool aims to build the user’s ability to carry out symptom-based plant health diagnosis. The game uses highly realistic graphics that allow users to examine and interact with plants in a virtual 3D environment and link symptoms to their biotic causes. This learning game complements CABI’s Crop Pest Diagnosis Course.

This learning game improves accuracy and quality in observing plant symptoms, inspection and deductive reasoning skills and enhances knowledge, confidence and competence in diagnosing pest and disease problems. The app uses unique 3D simulated scenarios to train plant health professionals in diagnosing common plant health problems.