Altifani Journal: International Journal of Community Engagement
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Altifani Journal: International Journal of Community Engagement

Edukasi Pemanfaatan Kulit Petai sebagai Biopestisida untuk Pengendalian OPT di Desa Sungai Rotan, OI

Ika Paridawati (Program Studi Agroteknologi, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia)
Delfy Lensari (Program Studi Kehutanan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia)
Sri Amelia Junianti (Program Studi Agroteknologi, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia)
Raja Faqih Abdillah (Program Studi Kehutanan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Aug 2026

Abstract

Utilizing organic household waste can be an environmentally friendly alternative for controlling plant pests (OPT). This educational activity aims to increase public knowledge regarding the use of petai peel waste (Parkia speciosa) as a biopesticide ingredient and how to apply it to cultivated plants for sustainable agriculture in Sungai Rotan Village, Ogan Ilir Regency. The activity method is carried out through counseling, discussion and demonstration of making biopesticide from petai peel. The results of the activity showed an increase in public understanding about household waste management and its use as a natural pesticide with an increase in the pre-test score is 40  to post-test score is 80. This activity was attended by 50 participants consisting of farming communities in Sungai Rotan Village and KKN students. It is hoped that the use of petai peel as a biopesticide can support more environmentally friendly agricultural practices and reduce dependence on chemical pesticides.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

altifani

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Humanities Education Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

Altifani Journal: International Journal of Community Engagement is an international, multidisciplinary, scholarly, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal that publishes articles on the outcomes of activities and/or community engagement. Managed and published by the Faculty of Agriculture, ...