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Wongsuk S, Qi P, Wang C, Zeng A, Sun F, Yu F, Zhao X, Xiongkui H. Spray performance and control efficacy against pests in paddy rice by UAV-based pesticide application: effects of atomization, UAV configuration and flight velocity. Pest Manag Sci 2024; 80:2072-2084. [PMID: 38129096 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Over the past decade, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sprayers have emerged as valuable tools for pesticide application across various crops. Despite their increasing usage, the impact of several factors on spray performance and control efficacy in paddy fields warrants further investigation. This study examines atomization characteristics using a UAV spray test platform. Our evaluation of field spraying performance considers three UAV models, two nozzle types, two flight velocities, and adding methylated vegetable oil adjuvant (MVOA), in comparison with the electrical knapsack sprayer (EKS). RESULTS Atomization characteristics demonstrated consistency within the downwash airflow field, but were influenced by spray solution, nozzle type, and spray pressure. The eight-rotor UAV sprayer excelled over the quad-rotor model in terms of spray deposition across both upper and lower rice canopies. The six-rotor UAV exhibited enhanced spray deposition, droplet density, and coverage at a flight velocity of 4 m s-1 . The choice of nozzle was pivotal; the flat fan nozzle produced finer droplets with desirable deposition and coverage, whereas the air-induction nozzle created larger droplets with consistent coverage at various flight velocities. Adding MVOA improved the physicochemical properties of the spray and its performance, yielding a more uniform distribution. When compared with the EKS, UAVs showed lower deposition but comparable spray penetration. Control efficacy with the UAV sprayer was less effective against Mythimna separata but achieved 81% efficacy against Laodelphax striatellus within 7 days. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that UAV sprayers, particularly when combined with tank-mix adjuvants and nozzle types, can be highly effective for controlling rice pests. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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Affiliation(s)
- Supakorn Wongsuk
- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- College of Agricultural Unmanned System, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Centre for Chemical Application and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- College of Agricultural Unmanned System, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Centre for Chemical Application and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
| | - Changling Wang
- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- College of Agricultural Unmanned System, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Centre for Chemical Application and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
| | - Aijun Zeng
- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- College of Agricultural Unmanned System, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Centre for Chemical Application and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
| | - Fuyu Sun
- Institute of Plant Protection, Liaoning Academic of Agricultural Science, Shenyang, China
| | - Fengquan Yu
- Institute of Plant Protection, Liaoning Academic of Agricultural Science, Shenyang, China
| | - Xu Zhao
- Institute of Plant Protection, Liaoning Academic of Agricultural Science, Shenyang, China
| | - He Xiongkui
- College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- College of Agricultural Unmanned System, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- Centre for Chemical Application and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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