Abstract
Geronggang (Cratoxylon arborescens) is a promising species for peatland management. This tree is a native species of peatlands distributed in several areas of Riau Province. In addition to being used for construction timber and a source of natural fibre, it has a role in the conservation of biological resources, such as insects. Some natural enemies (predators and parasitoids) commonly breed around Geronggang tree areas, such as a predator namely Sycanus sp. Conserving biological resources is a strategy to support integrated pest management. This observations aims to explore the potency of Geronggang as habitat for Sycanus sp. The role of the native tree in conserving Sycanus sp. was observed from January to December 2020 by observing interval at about 4.8 days. The results indicated that at about 26.09 individuals of Sycanus sp. caught per 100 m2 of the Geronggang tree. This implies that Geronggang has great potentials for conserving Sycanus as natural enemy of insect pests. In summary, potential natural enemies can then be developed by applying the “capture, develop and release” method.
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