International Journal of Electronic Devices and Networking
2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A
Networking agricultural engineering solutions: Integrating technologies to address insecticide resistance
Author(s): Anna Lindström, Erik Holmberg and Karin Nyqvist
Abstract: Insecticide resistance has emerged as one of the most critical challenges confronting global agriculture, threatening crop productivity, ecological stability, and long-term food security. Conventional chemical-based pest management approaches, though widely used, have accelerated resistance development and increased environmental and economic burdens. This study investigates the effectiveness of networking agricultural engineering solutions by integrating precision technologies, biopesticides, and real-time monitoring systems to address insecticide resistance in major crops including maize, cotton, and rice. A field-based randomized complete block design compared conventional chemical control, biopesticide programs, and networked integration of engineering tools with biological interventions. Data analysis revealed that the integrated approach significantly enhanced yields, reduced pest incidence, minimized pesticide active ingredient use, and lowered resistance indicators compared to conventional and stand-alone biopesticide treatments. One-way ANOVA confirmed highly significant treatment effects across all crops, with the networked approach producing yield gains of up to 43% and reducing chemical inputs by more than 60%. Weekly pest monitoring indicated that integrated systems achieved faster and more sustained suppression of insect populations. Resistance assessment based on LC50 ratios demonstrated that integrated strategies exerted lower selection pressure on pests, indicating long-term sustainability. The results suggest that isolated approaches are inadequate and that convergence of precision spraying, UAV-based scouting, machine learning-assisted diagnostics, and bio-based alternatives is essential to delay resistance, safeguard environmental health, and maintain productivity. The study concludes that networking agricultural engineering solutions is not only an effective scientific intervention but also a practical and scalable model for modern agriculture. Recommendations emphasize farmer training, policy incentives, locally adapted biopesticide development, and region-specific resistance monitoring frameworks to ensure wide-scale adoption and long-term impact.
DOI: 10.22271/27084477.2025.v6.i2a.78
Pages: 13-18 | Views: 423 | Downloads: 110
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Anna Lindström, Erik Holmberg, Karin Nyqvist. Networking agricultural engineering solutions: Integrating technologies to address insecticide resistance. Int J Electron Devices Networking 2025;6(2):13-18. DOI: 10.22271/27084477.2025.v6.i2a.78
