Key issues caused by insects include structural damage (e.g., termites, wood boring beetles), sanitary problems (e.g., cockroaches), health hthreats (e.g., bed bugs). Early pest detection is crucial for an effective and affordable control in urban environments. E-traps are deployed that include strong attractants (pheromone and/or food) to increase capture efficiency and traps the targeted insect on its sticky floor. As the insect enters the trap it triggers a detection event; a picture is taken, and a time-stamp is set before delivering the picture through the Wi-Fi to an authorized stakeholder.