Stored grains in warehouses and local godowns are highly vulnerable to pest infestations due to poor monitoring and unfavorable conditions like high humidity and temperature. This leads to significant food losses, economic damage, and resource wastage. Who is affected: Farmers – Especially small-scale and marginal farmers who store harvested grains in homes or local godowns without advanced monitoring systems. Warehouse/Godown Owners – Both private and government operators face losses from pest damage, contamination, and spoilage. Government Agencies (e.g., FCI, IGMRI) – Responsible for national grain reserves, they suffer heavy financial losses due to pest attacks.

Our idea is to create an automated pest detection and alert system for grain warehouses. The system will use sensors like temperature, humidity, gas, and motion sensors to monitor storage conditions and detect early signs of pest activity. It will also use ultrasonic waves to detect and repel pests such as mice and other small animals that can damage the stored grains. When any pest movement or unusual condition is detected, the system will automatically activate ultrasonic sound waves to force the pests to move away from the grains. At the same time, it will sound a buzzer in the warehouse and send an instant alert to the owner’s mobile phone through a GSM or Wi-Fi module. This smart system will help in preventing grain damage, reducing storage losses, and providing a low-cost, eco-friendly, and automated solution for farmers and warehouse owners.

Uttar Pradesh Bihar Maharashtra India