The study of control Hypothenemus hampei on Libtukom coffee

Abstract

Liberika Tungkal Komposit (Libtukom) coffee is a specific Liberica coffee in the peatlands of Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency, Jambi. The main pest problem in Libtukom coffee is Hypothenemus hampei (Coffee Berry Borer/CBB). This study aims to control H. hampei on Libtukom coffee using a trap with pheromone and technical culture. The study consists of four treatments: technical culture, only traps, technical culture + traps, and without treatment (as control). The traps are made of plastic and the attractant used is Hypotan 50 SL. Traps with attractants were installed at a height of 1.5 m from the ground as much as 24 traps/ha. The technical culture has been carried out by pruning, sanitizing, and “lelesan”. The number of trapped insects is calculated monthly until the end of the study. The intensity of fruit attacks was observed at the beginning and end of the study. Data were analyzed descriptively and the analysis of variance. The results showed that the intensity of H. hampei attack on Libtukom coffee decreased at the end of the study in the treatment and was different without treatment. The number of trapped H. hampei insects decreased at the end of the study. H. hampei control treatment using trap technology and technical culture or a combination can reduce the intensity of H. hampei attacks and the number of H. hampei trapped. The use of traps and technical culture can be applied while supporting environmentally friendly agriculture.