Fabrication of Multipurpose Pest Sprayer

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume V, Issue V, May 2018 | ISSN 2321–2705

Fabrication of Multipurpose Pest Sprayer

Kiran C H^*, Rajesh Sthavarmath¹, Abhishek², R Gowtham Raj³, Amar⁴

 *Asst. Prof., Department of Mechanical Engineering , Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mijar, Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka-574225,India
^1,2,3,4Students, Department of Mechanical Engineering , Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mijar, Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka-574225, India

Abstract-In India, about 65% of people are involved in agriculture and farming. Indian farmers face a lot of difficulties in agriculture, one of the major problems they face is a failure of crops due to pests and insects. Insects are responsible for the destruction of crops and to prevent them we use pesticides and insecticides. Insecticides/pesticides are sprayed on crops using devices known as the pesticides sprayer. There are many types of sprayers used by farmers, most commonly used sprayer is backpack sprayer. It has many limitations like low pesticides carrying capacity, inefficient spraying, prolong use of backpack sprayer will lead to back problems of the person using it. The main aim of our project is to do fabricate mechanical pest sprayer, which can overcome the limitations of a backpack sprayer. We have designed a model running without any fuel and it is easy to operate.

Keywords- Agriculture, Mechanical pest sprayer, fabrication, carrying capacity, muscle problems.

I. INTRODUCTION

India is a land known for its Culture and Tradition. Agriculture is also the backbone of India, India stands second in terms of having Agricultural Land, as per 2011 study. India has a total agriculture land of 394.6million acres, out of which 215.6million acres of land is used for irrigation. There are many problems related to agriculture faced by farmers, the attack of Pest and Insects is the major issue. Chemicals are widely used for controlling disease, insects, and weeds in the crops. They are able to save a crop from pest attack only when applied in time. The chemicals are costly. Therefore, for uniform and effective application, it is essential. Dusters and sprayers are used for spraying chemicals. The invention of a sprayer brings revolution in the agriculture or horticulture sector, this enables farmers to obtain the maximum agricultural output. There are many sprayers which are easy to operate, maintain and handle, it facilitates the uniform spread of the chemicals.

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