MULTIPLE TACTICS OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR THRIPS ON STRAWBERRY PLANTATION
ABSTRACT: In management of
thrips on strawberry, farmers usually use synthetic insecticides. Synthetic
insecticide is not effective to control thrips and produce residual effect on
crops. Insecticidal residue is dangerous for human, natural enemies and
environment widely. Therefore, it is necessary to find an alternative thrips
pest control on strawberries, through integrated pest manage-ment (IPM)
implementation. Research was aimed to determine the effect of IPM technology
for Thrips sp. on strawberry plantation. Research was conducted on strawberry
plantation by comparing IPM and conventional plots, in Kusuma Agrowisata Batu
from April to July 2009. Variables were used such as the number of larvae,
adult population and damage intensity caused by Thrips sp., and fruit production.
Data was analyzed by t-test on 5%. The results showed that the average larva
and adult population of Thrips sp. on IPM plot were higher than conventional
plot, 1.12 and 0.50 for larva and 0.87 and 0.27 for adults respectively. The
damage intensity of strawberry crops on IPM plot was higher than conventional
plot, 11.69 and 5.98% respectively. Based on average fruit production, IPM plot
was higher than conventional plot, 48.32 g and 39.24 g respectively.
Author: Gatot Mudjiono, Yahya
Prasman, Aminudin Afandhi
Journal Code: jppertaniangg150027
