E. Erwin

Occurrence, Distribution, and Infestation Levels of Coccus hesperidum (Hemiptera: Coccidae) on Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

This study aimed to identify the coccid insect causing severe damage to field‐grown chili pepper plants (Capsicum annuum L.) in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and to assess its distribution and incidence. Infested chili pepper branches were collected, frozen for 48 h, and sent to the Indonesian Agricultural Quarantine Labo...

Efficacy of bio-rational insecticides against major rice pests under field conditions in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

The brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens), green leafhopper (Nephotettix virescens), and yellow stem borer (Scirpophaga incertulas) are among the most destructive insect pests of rice in Indonesia. This study evaluated the field performance of four biorational insecticides (abamectin, azadirachtin, Beauveria bassiana,...

Field evaluation of biorational insecticides for managing major rice pests and conserving natural enemies in South Sulawesi