The Implementation of Integrated Pest Management Technology in Red Chili Farming (Case Study of Dukuh Dempok Village, Wuluhan District, Jember Regency)

Abstract

The use of chemical pesticides among farmers has been indicated in excessive amounts. Excessive use of chemical pesticides for a long time was hazardous to environment and human health. This study aims to determine the level of farmers knowledge to the implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) technology, the perception and behaviour of farmers in the implementation of IPM technology and the correlation between knowledge and perception to farmers behaviour in the implementation of IPM technology. The research was conducted in the Dukuh Dempok Village, Wuluhan District, Jember Regency in April – August 2019. The number of respondents are 30 samples selected by purposive sampling. Data were analyzed with nonparametric statistical using Spearman Correlation. The results showed that almost the farmers had a medium level of knowledge, and almost the farmers had a neutral perception. Level of farmers knowledge and farmers perception were positively correlated to the behaviour of farmers in implementation on IPM technology.

Influences on Farmer Behavior in Integrated Pest Management: IPM Knowledge, Local Wisdom, and Motivation in Palu City

“…The IPM offers a distinct approach from conventional pest control methods that heavily rely on pesticides. The IPM is recognized as an effective means to reduce synthetic pesticide use and minimize their adverse effects on the environment and human health [8][9][10].…”