Designing a Solar-Powered Ultra-Sonic Pest Repellent Device for Agricultural Fields in India

International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJCSE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 9

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Maulik Bansal

10.14445/23488387/IJCSE-V12I9P101

How to Cite?

Maulik Bansal, "Designing a Solar-Powered Ultra-Sonic Pest Repellent Device for Agricultural Fields in India," SSRG International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering , vol. 12,  no. 9, pp. 1-7, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488387/IJCSE-V12I9P101

Abstract:

Agricultural productivity and activity are primarily impacted by pest control efforts taken by farmers. Pest infestations may lead to the destruction of significantly valuable produce. Since the Second World War, particularly the early 1940s, chemical pesticides have been seen as the solution to this problem, and while being effective, the long-term side effects are quite severe. Use of chemical pesticides over a prolonged period of time causes various problems, including soil degradation and groundwater contamination, with a prominent example being the Malwa region in Punjab, India. The paper introduces a Solar-Powered Pest Repellent Device that works on the principles of ultrasound. Several harmful pests present in an agricultural setting are known to be vulnerable to high-frequency sound frequencies between the range of 38-42 kHz. The current research provides a tangible design for this device. The capabilities of this device expand to several frontiers, including pest control in grain storage facilities, agricultural fields, etc.

Keywords:

Application of Ultrasound, Pesticides, Agriculture.

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