JENIS DAN POPULASI LALAT BUAH (Bactrocera sp.) PADA TANAMAN CABAI KERITING (Capsicum annuum L.) DI KOTA TOMOHON

Abstract

SUMMARY
The study aims to determine the type and population of Bactrocera sp. in pepper curls in
Tomohon. Results are expected to be used as consideration in the preparation of pest control
strategies Bactrocera sp. in pepper curls in the future akang come. The experiment was conducted in
cropping chilli curls on three Subdistrict namely Rurukan, Kakaskasen and Wailan. Research was
conducted during ± 3 months, ie April to June 2016. The study used survey methods at several
centers planting chilli curls in Tomohon, then set the three villages as a location for research or as a
sampling. Criteria for the study site by the presence of old crop curly chili fruitful. Sampling using
Method Diagonal slices are laid randomly trap fruit flies in each sub - sampling sites. Sampling was
done by taking the imago Bactrocera sp. trapped, then the sample was collected in a bottle
containing pure alcohol. Samples are labeled according to location and time of uptake, then taken to
the Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Plants, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Sam Ratulangi.
Sampling was performed 5 times with intervals of 6 days. The results showed that there are two
types and pest populations Bactrocera sp. at various research sites that Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel)
and Bactrocera umbrosa (Fabricus) with a total population of 4484 individuals.
Key word : Cabai Keriting, Bactrocera sp.