The presence of refugia plants plays an important role in maintaining the balance of insect communities in agroecosystems. This study aims to analyze the effect of planting Cosmos caudatus refugia on the diversity, abundance, and population characteristics of phytophagous insects in eggplant (Solanum melongena) cultivation. The research was conducted on two treatments: eggplant cultivation with…
Indonesia, as a tropical country, has high agricultural potential, including the economically valuable eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) commodity. However, eggplant production is often disrupted by plant pests, particularly phytophagous insects such as Empoasca sp. and Altica lythri. This study aims to evaluate the effect of Zinnia elegans refugia plants on the population of phytophagous insects…
Insect species diversity is an important indicator of the stability of sustainable agricultural ecosystems. An effective conservation approach to improving the quality of insect habitat is thru the implementation of intercropping. The combination of plants from the Solanaceae, Gramineae, Cucurbitaceae, and Leguminosae families has been proven to increase the diversity of phytophagous insect spe…
This study aims to record the types of insects found on immature oil palm plants (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) and on weeds growing around them in Hamlet I, Muara Penimbung Village, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra. The presence of insects in the oil palm plantation ecosystem is very important, both as pests, natural predators, and as neutral insects that help maintain the balance of the ecosystem.…
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is one of the largest plantation commodities in Indonesia. Palm oil productivity depends on the amount of pollen from male flowers that falls onto female flowers. Oil palm pollination is carried out by natural pollinators such as Elaeidobius kamerunicus. The aroma of pollen and nectar from male oil palm flowers is favored by E. kamerunicus because it contains …
Visually identifying nettle caterpillars species is often difficult due to the similarity in shape between species. Therefore, the molecular identification approach using DNA barcoding methods, utilizing multigene mitochondrial markers such as COI, COII, and Cyt b, is expected to provide a more effective and scientific solution for specifically identifying pest species. The purpose of this stud…
Perennial crops are plants that grow and produce for many years and can be harvested repeatedly. Examples of perennial crops include coffee, rubber, coconut, and oil palm. These crops are frequently attacked by various mite species. This study aims to identify the mite species associated with perennial crops, thereby facilitating the recognition and management of mite infestation symptoms in th…
Pakchoi (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) often experiences reduced productivity due to attacks by Plutella xylostella, which can cause damage levels of 30–90% during the growth phase. The purpose of this reasearch was to determine the attraction of the parasitoid Trichogramma to P. xylostella eggs placed on pakchoi plants that had been induced by the entomopathogenic fungus Penicillium citrin…
Rice is one of the foodstuffs that is vulnerable to pests, one of which is Sitophilus oryzae. This pest can cause a decrease in the quality and quantity of rice during storage. Controlling S. oryzae requires an effective and environmentally friendly approach. Garlic contains essential oils that are antibacterial and antiseptic. Garlic also contains sulfur compounds which include the chemical al…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui struktur komunitas serangga pada perkebunan jeruk manis (Citrus sinensis L) yang telah dilakukan mulai dari bulan Oktober 2023-Juli 2024. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling, yaitu pengamatan dan pengambilan sampel yang sesuai secara langsung di lokasi penelitian. Hasil p…
Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) merupakan penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh virus Dengue dan ditularkan melalui gigitan Aedes aegypti L. Pengendalian vektor nyamuk secara ramah lingkungan dapat dilakukan dengan memanfaatkan bahan alami sebagai atraktan untuk menarik nyamuk masuk ke dalam perangkap. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jumlah nyamuk Aedes aegypti L. yang terperangkap, konse…
The objective of the study was to know the ability of black banana aphids P. nigronervosa in transmiting Bunchy Top Virus of banana clones. The research was conducted in Greenhouse, Department of Plant Pest and Diseases Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University Inderalaya, from June 2007 to January 2008. The experiment consisted of three treatments of banana varieties (i.e ambon, putri and k…
Damage caused by fruitflies infestation can reach damage on average 70%. study of bioecology and behavior of fruitflies and its parasitoids are needed for better result of control as ruled by ecologically pest control method. This experiment was aimed to observe adult population of fruitflies and its damage on chili planted in highland area (1100 m above sea level) and the potency of its parasi…
Telah dilakukan penelitian mengenai jenis-jenis serangga yang terdapat di Lokasi Tambang Bangko Barat. Penelitian dilakukan bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis-jenis serangga apa yang terdapat di Lokasi Tambang Banko Barat Bukit Asam Tanjung Enim. Penelitian ini di lakukan pada bulan oktober 2004 dengan metode Survei dan pengambilan sampel dengan cara menjelajahi areal pertambangan d', sekitar ±2…
Telah dilakukan penelitian tentang perkembangan lalat buah (Drosophila sp.) dalam berbagai media. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan informasi tentang media terbaik untuk perkembangan lalat buah (Drosophila sp.). Lalat buah yang digunakan adalah F1 virgin, media yang digunakan adalah campuran buah pepaya, pisang, nanas, semangka, mangga dan agar-agar. Parameter yang diamati meliputi jum…
The objective of the research was to investigate population, species and diversity of insect species on carrot vegetation. The research was conducted from May to June 2005 in Gunung Agung Village, Pagaralam. The experiment was conducted using survey method with purposive sampling. The insect species were collected by the pitfall trap, sticky trap and net trap. The research investigated the inse…
ABSTRAK This study aims to determine the types of pollinator insects, diversity index, evenness and dominance in pineapple plantations in Menanti Village, Kelekar District, Muara Enim Regency. This study uses a survey method with a exploration technique, namely going directly to the field in observation and sampling. Sample collection using tools such as yellow trap, light trap, and direct capt…
Masyarakat Indonesia sangat bergantung pada tanaman cabai, salah satu produk hortikultura, dan konsumsi masyarakat terhadap cabai meningkat seiring dengan pertumbuhan populasi di negara tersebut. Salah satu kendala tanaman hortikultura yang menghadapi tantangan adalah adanya hama pada saat budidaya. Penggunaan minyak mineral hortikultura yang mengandung ekstrak minyak zaitun merupakan salah sat…
Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuide) or fall armyworm is an important pest of cultivated plants, especially from the Graminae group, which causes yield losses reaching 100%. Mass breeding of S. frugiperda as an important test insect is carried out to study the life cycle, bioecology, feeding habits, susceptibility and resistance to chemical compounds. Mass cultures of S. f…
Palmyra palm is an annual plant that has economic value and potential as a producer of brown sugar and can grow well. This palm plant can also grow in tropical areas from the lowlands to an altitude of 1,400 m above sea level. The existence of insects on palm plants and surrounding vegetation has an important role on earth, with the number of insect species almost 80% of the total number of ani…
Maize Zea mays (L.) is a crop that has an important role in meeting human food needs in various countries. The presence of plant pest organisms such as Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) can reduce the productivity of corn crops. Control with pesticides can cause pest mortality and kill predatory arthropods. Predatory arthropods are natural enemies of pests in corn plants. In addition to predat…
This research aims to investigate the diversity of beneficial insects in the vegetable gardens of Komplek Serai Indah, Indralaya, Ogan Ilir. This research is a type of quantitative descriptive research conducted from December 2024 to May 2025 with a sampling technique using the survey method.The collection of beneficial insects was carried out using sweep nets, yellow traps, and pitfall traps. …
Tanaman aren salah satu tanaman budidaya yang memiliki manfaat dan dapat menjadi potensi bagus untuk dikembangkan. Salah satu hasil dari tanaman aren yaitu nira. Nira menjadi bahan baku untuk pembuatan gula merah, nira juga dapat menjadi minuman alkohol dan non alkohol. Serangga menjadi penghuni ekosistem yang ada disekitaran pohon aren dan tidak terlepas dari budidaya tanaman. Tujuan penelitia…
The diversity of arthropod species in agricultural ecosystems plays an important role in maintaining ecosystem balance and supporting plant productivity. This research aims to investigate the diversity of arthropod species in cayenne pepper plants (Capsicum frutescens L.) planted in polyculture with oil palm plants (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) in the Research Garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, …
Soil insects play an essential role in maintaining ecosystem balance and can serve as bioindicators. This study aims to assess the diversity of soil insects as an indicator of reclamation success on post-mining land at Banko Barat ID 10, PT Bukit Asam, Tanjung Enim. Insect samples were collected using the Berlese-Tullgren Funnel method and identified to the genus level. Diversity analysis was c…
PT Bukit Asam is a coal mining company conducting land reclamation on post-mining areas. This study aimed to identify soil insects and environmental factors affecting their diversity in Air Laya (TAL). Samples were collected from five points using the transect method and extracted with a Berlese-Tullgren funnel. A total of 304 individuals from 12 genera and 4 orders were found. The Shannon-Wien…
Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di lahan petani di desa Tanjung Pering Kecamatan Inderalaya Kabupaten Ogan Ilir Sumatra Selatan. Identifikasi serangga hama dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Entomologi Jurusan Hama Jurusan Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Sriwijaya, dari bulan November 2011 sampai Januari 2012. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui jenis dan populasi sera…
This research aims to find out what spesies of terestrial insects are found, diversity, dominansice, and the effect of ecosystem changes of insects in the Taman Pendidikan FKIP of Sriwijaya University. Research time starts in September 2024- February 2025. This research employed a survey method. Data collection utilized an exploratory approach with the insect net, yellow trap and light trap tec…
This research aims to determine the community structure of pollinator insects in flowering plants (Angiosperms) in terms of insect types and insect composition which was carried out from September 2024-February 2025. This research is a type of quantitative descriptive research. This research uses a purposive sampling method, namely sampling is carried out at each station based on the presence o…