EKSPLORASI PARASITOID HAMA PENGGEREK BATANG PADI (SCIRPOPHAGA SPP.) PADA PERTANAMAN PADI DI KECAMATAN KETAPING, KABUPATEN PADANG PARIAMAN

Exploration Of Parasitoid Rice Stem Borer Pests (Scirpophaga Spp.) In Rice Plantations In Ketaping District, Padang Pariaman Regency

Abstrak

Rice stem borers (Scirpophaga spp.) are one of the major pests of rice plants that can cause significant yield losses. This study aims to identify and explore the presence of parasitoids on rice stem borers (Scirpophaga spp.) in Ketaping District, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra. The method used was a direct survey in rice fields. Rice stem borer eggs found were collected and taken to the laboratory for incubation until parasitoids emerged. Identification was carried out based on the morphology of the parasitoid adults that emerged. The results showed that three parasitoid species were found, namely Telenomus dignus, Eupelmus sp., and Cotesia flavipes. These findings can serve as a basis for sustainable biological control of rice stem borers.