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Keefektifan Tepung Biji Pinang (Areca Catechu L.) Terhadap Mortalitas Hama Kumbang Bubuk Beras (Sitophilus Oryzae L.) Di Penyimpanan
ABSTRACT
Rice is the staple food of the Indonesian population. The decline in rice quality is caused by the attack of plant pests during storage, particularly Sitophilus oryzae L. A recommended control method is the use of plant based insecticide, namely areca nut (Areca catechu L.) seed powder. This research aims to determine the effective dose of areca nut seed powder (A. catechu L.) for controlling the mortality of rice weevil (S. oryzae L.) during storage. The research was conducted at the Plant Pest Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, Riau University, from November 2024 to January 2025. The study was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design with 5 treatments and 4 replications. The study consisted of two series, the first series included 20 experimental units for observing initial mortality time, lethal time 50, daily mortality, and total mortality, while the second series included 20 experimental units for observing population growth and rice weight loss. The doses of areca nut seed powder used for each experimental unit 0 g.100 g−1 rice, 2,5 g.100 g−1 rice, 5 g.100 g−1 rice, 7,5 g.100 g−1 rice, and 10 g.100 g−1 rice. The results showed that a dose of 10 g.100 g−1 rice was the most effective for controlling S. oryzae, causing a total mortality of 82,5% with an initial mortality time of 28,25 hours after application and a lethal time 50 of 169.5 hours. The 10 g.100 g−1 rice also resulted in the lowest rice weight loss percentage 0,95% and the least population increase 3,25 individuals.
Keywords: Rice, stored grain pest, bettel nut, botanical insecticide
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