Pengaruh Kultur Teknis Terhadap Hama Pada Tanaman jeruk (Citrus sinensis) di Desa Lebung Batang, Kecamatan Pangkalan Lampam, Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir, Sumatera Selatan

Effects of Cultural Technique on the Pest of Citrus (Citrus sinensis) in Village Lebung Batang, Sub District Pangkalan Lampam, District Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra

Abstract

Citrus (Citrus sinensis L.) is  an important agricultural commodity  and currently occupying the important place in agroindustry, either as  fresh fruit  or processed products.  On of obstacles  in the citrus production is the present of  crop damaging insects  which has been making farmers confused to control.  Most of them do not know how to the species  or type of insect infesting their citrus cultivation and also do not know how to control them. The objective of this field study was  to know the effects of cultural technique  culture  on the insect population and their damaging effects on the citrus crops (Citrus sinensis)in District  Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra .The method reseacrh was survey method started with the determination  of survey location, sample plots, sample crops and  observation to collect data on insect population and the intensity  of damage  made by the insects. The study was conducted in two different citrus cultivations.  Data of insect population and damage intensity produced were analysed   using T test with significant level 5%.  The insect found on citrus trees was Toxoptera citridus, (Hemiptera: Aphididae).