Spring brings blooming trees and warmer days, but it also delivers something more sinister for your security cameras: pollen. In cities like Kansas City, St. Louis, and across the Midwest, pollen levels routinely spike above 6,000 grains per cubic meter. While this invisible dust may seem harmless, it wreaks havoc on exterior surveillance systems, obscuring footage, degrading night vision, and even triggering false alarms.
A Sticky Saboteur
Pollen isn’t just floating fluff. It’s nature’s glue, engineered to cling to surfaces and travel. When it mixes with dew or rain, it forms a stubborn film across lenses, domes, and infrared sensors. Unlike ordinary dust, pollen doesn’t blow away. Left unaddressed, it accumulates into a haze that compromises the very clarity your security systems depend on.
How Bad Can It Get?
Blurred footage isn’t just inconvenient, it’s a liability. Unclear license plates, faulty motion detection, and unreliable analytics don’t just frustrate your team; they lead to missed events and failed investigations. In fact, recent research shows that even minor contamination can reduce camera performance by up to 90%. That’s not a risk any enterprise should be willing to take.
Protect Your Investment—Effortlessly
At DH Pace, we’ve made it simple to stay ahead of pollen’s impact. Our trained technicians are experts in seasonal camera maintenance, including lens-safe cleaning, IR testing, and dome inspection, across all major brands. Whether you manage a school, distribution center, or business campus, we’ll tailor a schedule that fits your site’s unique needs and exposure.
✅ Proactive cleaning during peak months
✅ Safe products that preserve your optics
✅ Inspection during high-visibility hours
✅ Add-on service for Planned Maintenance (PM) contracts
✅ Education for your internal teams
Real Results
A Kansas City distribution site saw a spike in false motion alerts; the hardware was fine, but a pollen film on the lenses was to blame. A quick cleaning resolved the issue, and quarterly maintenance is now part of their standard service.
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Ready to See Clearly?
Your cameras are only as good as the view they capture. Let’s make sure every frame counts. Contact DH Pace Systems Integration today to schedule your Pollen Season Camera Tune-Up or learn more about our service programs.
