Pengaruh Air Cucian Beras dan Air Mikroorganisme Lokal Terhadap Mortalitas Rayap Tanah

Abstract

Subterranean termites (Coptotermes curvignathus) are dangerous termites compared to other types of termites because thay cause damage to crops in plantations and agriculture and have a wide distribution. The use of chemical pesticides causes pests to become resistant and harmful to the environment and health. Botanical pesticides are used as an alternative solution that is environmentally friendly by utilizing leri water and MOL water. This research aims to determine the effect of leri water and lokal microorganism ater (MOL) to control subterranean termites and to determine the optimal formulation as an anti-termite. The research method using 5 formulations of botanical pesticide, namely 100% leri water, 100% MOL water, 50% leri water : 50% MOL water, 75% leri water : 25% MOL water, 25% leri water : 75% MOL water and control (without formulation). Each test container contains 5 soldier termites and 20 worker termites and is given a filter paper test that has been soaked with a predeterminated formulation. Each treatment was replicated 3 times and observed every 24 hours for 72 hours. The results showed that all formulations had no effect on subterranean termite mortality.