| dc.description.abstract | The use of Steiruernema carpocapsae and Bacillu,s thuringiensis as
biological control agents is an alternative of red pepper's main pests control
which is environmentally friendly. The success of the biological control
agents uses is also depended on agroecosystem manipulation nhich is
suitable for the agents, such as using mulch and arrangement of plant space.
T'he purpose of the research was to know the effeetivity of S. carpocapsae
and B. thuringiensis in controlling red pepper's main pests, the use of mulch
and plant space which is suitable for S. carpocapsae and B. thuringiensi,s,
and tbr red pepper's production. This research has used Fraetional Split Plot
Design, with three factors. this are the use of mulch, plant space
affangement and pests control method. The result of this research indicated
that ,5". carpocapsoe and B. thuringienszs was more effective than control
(without pests control), but not significant with insecticide, the use of mulch
has enhanced the ability of S. carpocapsae and B. thuringienszs to decrease
the percentage of rotten red pepper's fruit, and the use of mulch has
effective to increased production total of red pepper fruit.
Key words: Biological control agents, agroecosystem manipulation, red
pepper's main pests. | en_US |
