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Job Title: Entomology InternCompany: Agribotic Systems Private Limited (Brand: CropXplore®)Location: Bangalore/Remote.Duration: 3–6 MonthsInternship Type: Field + ResearchStipend: 5000 to 10,000 INRFacilities: Food & Accommodation Provided (if applicable)About the InternshipCropXplore® is building a hyperlocal agritech platform combining agriculture drones, crop monitoring, AI-based insights, and farmer services. The Entomology Intern will work at the intersection of insect science and precision agriculture, supporting pest identification, surveillance, and data-driven crop protection strategies.This internship offers hands-on field exposure alongside modern tools such as drones and digital platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesPest Identification & Monitoring- Assist in identification of major insect pests across crops (paddy, turmeric, banana, vegetables, orchards, etc.) - Monitor pest incidence and population levels in farmer fields - Record crop stage, pest severity, and damage symptomsField Surveys & Data Collection- Conduct regular field visits with operations and drone teams - Support pest scouting before and after drone spraying - Capture geo-tagged pest and crop health dataIntegrated Pest Management (IPM) Support- Assist in recommending IPM practices under supervision - Help evaluate effectiveness of control measures - Support biological and eco-friendly pest management approachesDrone & Precision Agriculture Support- Work with drone teams to: - Plan pest-specific spraying schedules - Validate spray timing and dosage - Correlate drone monitoring data with pest incidenceFarmer Interaction & Education- Support farmer awareness on pest life cycles and safe control methods - Assist in demonstrations and field training programs - Translate technical recommendations into farmer-friendly languageLearning & Exposure- Practical entomology in real farm conditions - Pest dynamics across seasons and crops - Precision spraying and drone-based crop protection - Use of digital tools, dashboards, and AI-based monitoring - Exposure to export-oriented residue and compliance considerationsEligibility- Students pursuing or completed BSc / MSc in Entomology, Agriculture, or Allied Sciences - Basic knowledge of insect pests and crop protection - Interest in fieldwork and applied agriculture - Willingness to travel and work in rural environments - Ability to document observations clearlySkills Gained- Field pest diagnosis and surveillance - IPM implementation in commercial farms - Data-driven decision making - Working with agritech tools and drone operations - Farmer communication skillsWhat We Offer- Hands-on field and research experience - Mentorship from agronomy and operations teams - Internship Certificate & Recommendation Letter - Opportunity to work on real agritech deployments - Potential future engagement based on performanceIdeal Candidate Profile- Curious, observant, and detail-oriented - Passionate about sustainable agriculture - Comfortable working outdoors - Interested in applying entomology beyond textbooks