Damage Intensity of Pepper Stem-Borer (Lophobaris piperis) on Different Weed Control in Bangka Belitung Archipelago Province

Abstract

Stem Borer (Lophobaris piperis) is one of main pest in pepper plant that can reduce the yield near to 72%. Ecologically, the development of L. Piperis can be influenced by the presence of weeds surrounding plants as temporary dwellings for both pests and natural enemies. This study aims to determine the damage intensity of L. piperis on pepper in various weed control techniques. This study used observation method with sampling techniques applying a combination of purposive-random sampling. Pepper plant samples were chosen deliberately with weed control provisions based on the desired technique of mechanical control, control using legume cover crops and without weed control. The results showed that the lowest damage intensity of pepper stem borer attack was identified on pepper plantations with weed control techniques using Arachis pintoi as cover crops. The highest level of L. piperis attack was found in pepper plantations with mechanical weed control techniques.

An overview of black pepper: cultivation and challenges

“…Refuge plants or cover crops like Arachis pintoi offer a means to enhance the effectiveness of natural enemies by providing them with shelter and a food source (Lestari et al, 2019). The utilization of A. pintoi has been found to effectively reduce the impact of pests such as D. piperis, L. piperis, and Thrips sp.…”

“…The utilization of A. pintoi has been found to effectively reduce the impact of pests such as D. piperis, L. piperis, and Thrips sp. (Apriyadi & Lestari, 2021;Funderburk et al, 1969;Lestari et al, 2019).…”

Pengaruh Teknik Pengendalian Gulma dan Frekuensi Aplikasi Insektisida terhadap Kelimpahan Populasi dan Intensitas Serangan Hama Utama pada Tanaman Lada (Piper nigrum L.)

“…Menurut Suroso & Herry (2007), kebun lada dengan penutup tanah A. pintoi memiliki keragaman jenis serangga lebih banyak, baik hama maupun musuh alami. Keragaman jenis serangga pada kebun lada mengindikasikan bahwa kebun tersebut memiliki stabilitas ekosistem yang lebih baik dibandingkan dengan kebun lada dengan penyiangan penuh (Lestari et al 2019). Menurut Kartohardjono & Arifin (2011), apabila stabilitas ekosistem kurang baik dapat memicu perkembangan hama tanaman ketingkat yang lebih tinggi dikarenakan tidak ada tempat berlindung atau penyedia makanan bagi musuh alami.…”