The potency of an automated detection system for real-time pest monitoring from smartphones and spatial analysis for leaf-eating caterpillar attack evaluation

Abstract

An early warning system in the oil palm cultivation is needed to know the early existence of pest quickly, precisely and accurately. The automated report is needed because manually or conventional methods of the pest existence in the field are not optimal and accurate. A web-based automatization is programmed for giving early information about pest and the potential natural enemies through daily report using the web which is integrated into the database. Moderate and severe pest attack will inform by short message services. So that, it is easier for management to know pest, natural enemies, and conservation beneficial plants. The data can also be used as a reference for controlling, evaluating, and making a decision as well as knowing real-time conditions exactly, quickly, and accurately. This technique is very important especially for controlling leaf-eating caterpillar and conserving its natural enemy’s population in the field.