Smart Pest Control: IoT Crop Protection

According to Berg Insight, the number of active in-field monitoring and control devices that can be applied to Pest Control is anticipated to reach 1.7 million units by 2025. Smart Pest Control solutions using IoT connectivity are emerging as a game-changer, offering precision, sustainability, and enhanced crop protection.

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IoT Devices and Technology in Smart Pest Control

Smart Pest Control relies on the following IoT devices and technologies:

The relevant IoT connectivity devices and manufacturers are represented by:

Pest Control Devices and Sustainable Crop Protection

• Challenge

  Traditional pest control methods often involve the widespread use of pesticides, harming beneficial insects and the environment.

• Solution

  Smart Pest Control minimizes pesticide use by targeting treatments only where needed. This approach can reduce pesticide application by lowering environmental impact the risk of pesticide resistance.

Early Pest Detection and Rapid Response

• Challenge

  Delayed pest detection can lead to significant crop damage.

• Solution

  IoT-based pest traps and monitoring systems provide early detection, allowing farmers to respond promptly to emerging pest threats. This can prevent potential crop loss.

Precision Application

• Challenge

  Conventional pest control methods often result in overuse of pesticides, harming non-target species and the ecosystem.

• Solution

  Precision application through drones and smart sprayers targets specific areas affected by pests, reducing pesticide drift and minimizing harm to beneficial insects.

Data-Driving Decisions with IoT Sensors and Connectivity

• Challenge

  Pest control decisions are often based on routine schedules and visual inspection.

• Solution

  Automatic data collection from pest traps and sensors and analysis facilitates the process of documenting pest outbreaks and helps to develop heat maps for farmers to take precautions.

Reduced Environmental Impact

• Challenge

  Unsustainable pest control practices can harm the environment and lead to long-term ecological damage.

• Solution

  Smart Pest Control promotes sustainable agriculture by minimizing pesticide use, protecting beneficial insects, and reducing environmental contamination. In addition, reduced damage to plants leads to lower water requirements for irrigation as healthy plants can better withstand periods of water scarcity.  IoT devices and connectivity can save nearly 230 billion cubic meters of water, with 35% thanks to smart water grid operations, and remaining water savings will be supplemented by IoT-enabled agricultural applications like crop management and remote pest control.

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