International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
Development and Performance of the Smart Spray Pest Response System
Published March 14, 2026 • Vol. 11, Issue 2, pp. 1050–1062Open Access
DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110200091
Abstract
This study developed and evaluated the Smart Spray Pest Response System (SSPRS), a solar-powered, automated pest control device designed for smallholder rice farms. The system integrates an ESP32-CAM for real-time image capture and pest detection process, and a relay-controlled centrifugal pump that activates spraying only when pest presence reaches a predefined confidence threshold. An experimental design was employed to compare SSPRS with conventional pest control methods in Barangay Mantalongon, Sagbayan, Bohol. System performance was assessed based on technical reliability and pest mortality. Results indicated that SSPRS achieved a mean mortality of 18.5 golden apple snails (32%), compared to 19.5 snails (39%) in the control group, with no statistically significant difference (p = 0.86). Although SSPRS did not outperform conventional methods in mortality rate, it demonstrated stable power management, reliable logic flow, and precise, event-driven spraying. Variations in environmental conditions, pest density, and detection accuracy likely influenced system performance. Future research should enhance image recognition accuracy, optimize spray timing, and conduct longer field trials to improve effectiveness and scalability.
Keywords: Automated Spraying System, Rice Pest Management, Sustainable Farming
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6194 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 11, Issue 2 |
| Pages | 1050–1062 |
| Publication date | March 14, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110200091 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Joyce Grace T. Selma, Vanessa E. Babatuan, Joselito Y. Bulabos, Honey May L. Betarmos, Jack Paitan, AJ Mie B. Puerin, Angelo Jet U. Reserva, Rhona Mae L. Sanico, & Aira Shane E. Vistal (2026). Development and Performance of the Smart Spray Pest Response System. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 11(2), 1050-1062. https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110200091
BibTeX
@article{Joyce2026,
title = {Development and Performance of the Smart Spray Pest Response System},
author = {Joyce Grace T. Selma and Vanessa E. Babatuan and Joselito Y. Bulabos and Honey May L. Betarmos and Jack Paitan and AJ Mie B. Puerin and Angelo Jet U. Reserva and Rhona Mae L. Sanico and Aira Shane E. Vistal},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)},
volume = {11},
number = {2},
pages = {1050--1062},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110200091},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}