Serangga-Serangga Hama Pada Tanaman Cabai Rawit (Capsicum frutescens L.) Fase Generatif di Desa Dimembe Kecamatan Dimembe Kabupaten Minahasa Utara

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the types of insect pests on chilli plants (Capsicum frutescens L.) generative phase in Dimembe Village, Dimembe District, North Minahasa Regency. This research will be carried out for one month, starting from May to June 2023. The research method used is exploratory descriptive with 2 stages, namely sampling in the field and observation in the laboratory which is then presented in descriptive form in the form of tables, figures and graphs. Insect samples were obtained by catching using pitfall trap methods, insect nets, and direct fishing carried out 1 time every week. Arrests were made at diagonally determined points consisting of five subplots measuring 5 × 5 m² on chilli land covering an area of ± 500 m². Insects caught were taken and then identified the type and observed the number of insects. Based on the results of research conducted shows that the types of insect pests found are 4 types, namely Aphis sp., Bemicia sp., Valanga sp., and Nezara sp. the total number of insects found was 16,734, the highest in Aphis sp. which is 8628 individuals and the lowest in Nezara sp. which is 125 individuals.