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The Effectiveness of Insectary Plant that Attracts and Sustains Beneficial Arthropods to Control Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize Dewi, Vien Sartika; Sjam, Sylvia; Sulaeha, Sulaeha; Sulastri, Elsa
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 32 No. 1 (2025): January 2025
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.32.1.70-79

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Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith, or fall armyworm (FAW), is a significant pest in maize plants and can reduce crop yields. Synthetic insecticides are still used to control S. frugiperda, but their use harms the environment and non-target organisms and can cause pests to become resistant. For this reason, alternative environmentally friendly technologies are needed, such as habitat management by planting insectary plants. This research aims to evaluate the potential of insectary plants to attract beneficial arthropods to suppress the S. frugiperda population and minimize the damage caused. This research activity was carried out using field research. The treatment in this research was the type of insectary plant used, and as a comparison, observations were made on land managed by farmers. The research results show that habitat management by planting insectary plants can increase the population of beneficial arthropods such as Coccinellidae, Formicidae, Miridae, Staphylinidae, and Araneidae. Increasing the population of beneficial arthropods can suppress the population of S. frugiperda so that its damage decreases and yields increase. These results show that planting insectary plants has the potential to prevent outbreaks of S. frugiperda, which can be combined with the application of other environmentally friendly technologies.
Evaluating the Repellent Efficacy of a Vitex trifolia L. Leaf Powder Botanical Formulation Against Oriental Fruit Flies (Bactrocera dorsalis) Ainun, Andi Dzul Arsyi; Sjam, Sylvia; Sulaeha, Sulaeha; Fitriyanti, Nur Azizah
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 32 No. 5 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.32.5.1251-1259

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Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are important horticultural crop pests that cause significant losses in both crop quality and quantity. Vitex trifolia L., often considered a weed, contains bioactive compounds with potential as fruit fly repellents. This research aims to evaluate the repellent activity of V. trifolia against oriental fruit flies (Bactrocera dorsalis) at various concentrations. Laboratory experiments were conducted using a completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments (1%, 3%, 5%) and one control, each repeated five times, Testing was carried out using an olfactometer. The results showed that all tested concentrations significantly reduced B. dorsalis visits compared to the control (0%), with the highest repellency (65.83%) observed at the 5% concentration. A negative linear relationship was established between formulation concentration and B. dorsalis activity, including visits, ovipositor punctures, and larval presence. The formulation significantly decreased oviposition punctures and larval infestation, resulting in a lower percentage of infested fruits (28.57% at 5% concentration compared to 82.86% in the control). Physical and organoleptic assessments confirmed the formulation's suitability for practical application, with a moisture content of (2.66%), a light green color, and a distinctive spicy aroma. Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified key bioactive compounds, including phenol, methyl β-D-glucopyranoside, vitexifolin D, and viteosin A, which are known for their repellent properties. These findings suggest that V. trifolia leaf powder is a promising, eco-friendly alternative for managing B. dorsalis infestations in horticultural crops.