Ekstrak Daun Sirih (Piper betle) sebagai Pestisida Nabati pada Tanaman Cabai Rawit (Capsicum frutescens L.) dan Rampai (Lycopersicon pimpinellifollum)

Abstract

Herlin, W., Bintang, G.P., & Afifur, M.R. (2023). Betel leaf extract (Piper betle) as a plant-based pesticide on cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) and rampai (Lycopersicon pimpinellifollum). In: Herlinda S et al. (Eds.), Prosiding Seminar Nasional Lahan Suboptimal ke-11 Tahun 2023, Palembang 21 Oktober 2023. (pp. 542-557). Palembang: Penerbit & Percetakan Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI).

One important aspect of pest management is the application of synthetic pesticides. Synthetic pesticides, on the other hand, harm both the environment and farmers. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of insecticides derived from betel leaf plants in managing pests at different treatment levels. The observation method, or direct observation, was employed in this study to study rampai and cayenne pepper. Aphis gossypii, Tapinoma sp., Sarcophaga sp., Araneus sp., Neoscona sp., Mimetus sp., Paidiscura sp., Oxyopes sp., Agraulis sp., Syrphidae sp. (larvae), Coccinellidae sp. (pupae), and Pseudococcus sp. are the types of insects observed on cayenne pepper, according to the results of observations. In the meantime, Trichplusai ni and Planococcus sp. are the bug species found on rampai. These insects are pollinators, predators, and insect pests. The concentration at which a plant-based insecticide derived from betel leaf extract can reduce the number of insect pests, including Aphis gossypii, on cayenne pepper increases.