Sapna Soni, Andyco B Marak, V Balaji, K Kabil, Rajeshwar Sanodiya and Ramesh K Sahni*

ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

*Corresponding Author:Ramesh K Sahni, ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Received: August 25, 2025; Published: October 08, 2025

Abstract

Electrostatic spraying is a recent and essential technique used in crop production for efficient and practical application of plant protection products. The spraying process involves charging the droplets from the sprayer with an electrical charge. The charged droplets are attracted to the plant surfaces, resulting in a more uniform and complete coverage than traditional spraying methods. Compared to hydraulic sprayers, electrostatic sprayers produce ultra-fine droplets that are up to 900 times smaller, achieving more than twice the deposition efficiency while reducing water consumption by up to tenfold. This improved coverage lowers pesticide usage by 25–50%, decreases costs, and enhances control of major pests and diseases such as downy mildew, late blight, thrips, aphids, and weeds. Ultimately, this technology offers several benefits, including decreased pesticide usage, reduced drift, reduced pesticide exposure, and improved efficiency. By reducing the amount of pesticide used, electrostatic spraying helps to promote environmentally friendly farming practices. Hence, the utilization of electrostatic spraying has emerged as an essential step towards efficient and sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring the safety of the environment and farmers.

Keywords: Electrostatic Spraying; Agriculture; Pesticides; Human Exposure; Environment

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Citation

Citation: Ramesh K Sahni. “Electrostatic Spraying System: A Revolution in Agricultural Spraying". Acta Scientific Agriculture 9.10 (2025): 01-06.

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Copyright: © 2025 Ramesh K Sahni. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.