Industry 4.0 otherwise called as Fourth Industrial Revolution, is the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, including cyber physical systems, the internet of things, cloud computing and cresting the smart factory. In the earlier three industrial revolutions, introduction of steam powered engines, steel and electricity, electronics and computers, and conversion of analoguemechanical technology to digital-automation software happened. In this fourth industrial revolution, emphasis on integration of digital technology with the new level of interconnectivity through IOT devices, cloud computing, robotics etc. is envisioned. As this Industry 4.0 concept overwhelms all walks of life, its role in modern agriculture in general and pest management in particular draws admirable attention. IOT devices in traps and other material will give an accurate data of collected pest up to date

and enhance the pest management practices as integrated in Picusan trap for managing Rhynchophorus ferrugineus. In another example, based on the wing beat frequency, optical sensor differentiates Ceratitis capitata and Bactrocera oleae with 99 per cent accuracy. Automatic count system to monitor the dynamics of Bactrocera dorsalis in field level is also developed. Similarly, to monitor and trap various lepidopteran and dipteran insects, Trap view, Trap view Aura, Spensa z trap and Spensa sentinal traps are developed. GUPSY (Global Urban Positioning and Sensor system) bedbug monitoring system and RADAR (Rodent Activated Detection and Riddance) developed by Rentokil successfully embraced Industry 4.0 in pest management. Use of autonomous robots in pest monitoring and detection will give real time data there by achieving effective pest management. AI based neural networks used for image processing as done in Asian citrus psyllid monitoring and termite identification highlights the importance and practical use of this technology. 3D printed pod bug developed to release Rhinoncomimus latipes, a biocontrol agent

of Mile – minute weed using unmanned Ariel Vehicle is successfully attempted. Cloud computing is mandatory for implementing such Industry 4.0 concepts, as it involves storage and retrieval of big data for further processing by different algorithms. This seminar highlights various components of Industry 4.0 in pest management and their successful utilization with the help of salient case studies. 

Highlights

• The digitalization of agriculture, under the era of fourth Industrial Revolution through Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence ,offers novel solutions that can achieve precise control.