A Device for Detection and Deterrence of Locust Threats

Locusts are major agricultural pests that can cause significant crop damage in a short period of time. They have also been a major threat to human health Locust outbreaks typically begin in remote, unpopulated areas after heavy rains. The need to survey such areas has led to speculation that drones could be a suitable method for surveying areas and detecting significant locust concentrations using accurate maps and wind direction analysis. This paper summarises a gadget that, at a predetermined range, detects the presence of locusts and alerts the user's phone. In order to prevent locust attacks, the device then generates electromagnetic waves using ultrasonic sensors at a precise frequency.