Abstract
Brown planthopper (BPH) are one of the main pests of rice plants, their abundance is influenced by biotic and abiotic factors such as the presence of predators (natural enemies). The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between the natural enemies’ performance and the BPH performance. The study was conducted in BPH endemic areas in Serang and Lebak Regencies from March to July 2017. Sampling was carried out directly through visual observations based on four replications, where each replication consisted of 10 observation units. Data were analyzed descriptively in the form of tables and graphs, BPH performance was calculated based on existing population and corrected population. While predators are calculated based on the exsiting population that at the time of observation. Observations were made for five weeks, from 21 days after planting (DAP) to 56 DAP. The BPH population performance in Serang Regency was highest at 42 DAP (8.05 individual/clump) and in Lebak Regency at 35 DAP (25.05 individual/clump). Paederus is a predator with the highest abundance in Serang District, while the highest abundance of predators in Lebak Regency is spiders.
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