ABSTRACT Shallots (Allium ascalonicum Linn.) are a horticultural commodity in Indonesia that contain nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fatty acids, and minerals that play an important role in human health. Attacks by wild betel leaf caterpillars (Spodoptera exigua Hubner.) can cause crop losses of up to 91%. Long-term use of synthetic insecticides can trigger pest resistance, resu…