Automation index
How much of a Pesticide applicator’s job can AI already do?
A farm log comes earlier. Treating without taking the neighbour or the river do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Pesticide applicator
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#319 / 633
View rankingPesticide applicator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Log, product and the dose.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Apply, drift and the wind that gets up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
The withholding period and the one who wants in now.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
PPE, the container and the collection point.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The neighbour, the bees and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Not taking the river, and signing the treatment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- farm log
- pesticide dose
- drift
- withholding period
- PPE
- empty containers
- bees
- field wind
Sources for this job· O*NET 37-3012.00· ESCO/ISCO 6113
IS WORK OVER?
Biologist
31%
#30 / 633
View rankingBiologist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 17% | 22% | +3.7 |
Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 48% | +7.2 |
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 22% | +3.3 |
Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- microbiology-bacteriology
- genetics
- biotechnology
- laboratory techniques
- biology
- medical genetics
- genetic engineering
- scientific research methodology
- manage research data
- perform laboratory tests
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1029.04· ESCO/ISCO 2131