Design and Development of Solar Multi-spectral Cum Electrified Mesh Insect Trapper with IoT-Based Ultrasonic Animal Repellent System

Abstract

The insects, pest and intrusion of some wild animals become one of the major constraint in Indian agriculture, especially western arid and semi-arid region of Rajasthan. Traditionally, chemical application were practiced for pest control, which leads the production cost and severely effect on environment. The present study emphases on the design and development of solar powered multi spectral insect trapper with an electrified mesh cum IoT based ultrasonic animal repellent system which protect the crop and increases agricultural productivity. The developed system enables UV (365-395 nm), blue (450-470 nm), and white LEDs which attracts the crepuscular and nocturnal insects. The insects were deactivated by supplying low current in electrified mesh powered by 40 W solar panel. Also, the ultrasonic sound waves (>20 kHz) were generated using two amplifier to protect agriculture field from wild animals. The efficiency of multi spectral light for insect trapping was in the range of 32-45% than single spectrum light system. Whereas animal intrusion in agricultural field were significantly reduced around 70-80 % by using ultrasonic system. The IoT based sensors can easily judge the movement of animal in the radius of 4-5 m and transmits the signal to ultrasonic system. This technology creates a new window for the farmers for implementation in sustainable agriculture and smart farming systems.