Context:
Hyderabad-based Delta Things Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with PJTSAU, has developed iTrapper, an IoT-enabled intelligent light trap that selectively eliminates crop pests like pink bollworm while safeguarding beneficial insects.
Key Highlights:
- Core Technology:
- Multiwavelength LED bulb
- IoT microcontroller
- Crop-specific light wavelength programming
- Working Principle:
- Emits specific light wavelengths at targeted times to attract harmful pests
- Automatically shuts down during periods when beneficial insects are active
- Crop-specific settings (e.g., cotton → pink bollworm trap at sunset; paddy → gall midge trap post-midnight)
Benefits & Impact
- Eco-Friendly: Chemical-free pest control method
- Biodiversity Preservation: Does not kill beneficial insects
- Reduced Costs: Minimizes need for pesticide sprays
- Smart Features (Export Version):
- Bluetooth & mobile app support
- Cloud data integration
- Onboard camera for hourly image capture
- Predictive pest advisories based on AI and weather analysis
Why It Matters
- Sustainable Agriculture: Reduces ecological harm caused by indiscriminate pest traps
- Precision Farming: Promotes data-driven, crop-specific pest control
- Innovation in AgriTech: Indian start-ups leading with scalable, smart farming tools
