Forest pathological monitoring is a system of regular observation, assessment and forecasting of forest conditions aimed at detecting, recording and analyzing tree diseases and pests that may cause damage or death of forest stands.

Main objectives of forest pathological monitoring:
* Early detection of disease and pest outbreaks.
* Identification of causes of forest deterioration (pathogenic fungi, insect pests, bacterial or viral diseases, abiotic factors - droughts, pollution, etc.).
* Assessment of the scale and intensity of damage.
* Development of recommendations for protective measures or measures to improve the sanitary condition of stands (selective and sanitary cuttings, biological control, biological and chemical treatment).
* Forecasting the development of the situation based on the obtained data.

The State Specialized Forest Protection Enterprise "Kharkivlisozakhyst" continues monitoring of harmful insect outbreaks. The enterprise specialists have developed and assembled a light trap based on a solar panel for convenient installation in forest stands.

Light traps are designed to attract and capture insects and other invertebrates. In forestry, light traps are used to detect, monitor and control populations of harmful and ecologically important insect species. Thanks to light traps, specialists can quickly detect the appearance of dangerous pests at early stages, assess the scale of insect spread and the dynamics of their populations in different seasons. This allows for timely planning of protective measures, such as sanitary cuttings or biological pest control, which helps maintain the health of forest ecosystems.