Universal Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 11(5), pp. 749 - 757
DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110501
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Adoption of Sex Pheromones in Spodoptera exigua Control in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Study Case of Tarogong Kaler Garut, Indonesia

Neni Musyarofah ^*, Lukman Effendy , Hania Puadah
Sustainable Agricultural Extension Study Program, Department of Agriculture, Bogor Agricultural Development Polytechnic, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

One of the reasons for the decline in shallot productivity is the attack of onion caterpillar pests (Spodoptera exigua), which can cause up to 100% yield loss. The present study responds to these problems with the objectives of 1) describing the level of sex pheromone adoption in onion caterpillar control, 2) analyzing the factors influencing adoption, and 3) formulating a strategy to increase the adoption of sex pheromone technology. The study was carried out for 3 months (March - June 2022) in Tarogong Kaler District, Garut, Indonesia with a population of 127 farmers. The determination of the sample used the Slovin formula with a gallate of 10%, leading to a sample of 60 people. The approach used is in the form of quantitative research supported by qualitative data. Data analysis used descriptive and multiple linear regression analysis with Covid-19 as a dummy variable. The study results showed that most of the respondents (65%) stated that adopting sex pheromones was in the moderate category. Factors influencing adoption are learning class, production unit, compatibility, trialability, observability, and extension activities. The strategy to increase adoption is carried out by maximizing the factors that influence adoption, one of which is through extension activities related to sex pheromone technology material, group administration, information sources, and presentation of the results of pilot plots which are strengthened by extension methods and media.

KEYWORDS
Farmer Adoption, Sex Pheromones, Onion Caterpillar (Spodoptera exigua)

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Neni Musyarofah , Lukman Effendy , Hania Puadah , "Adoption of Sex Pheromones in Spodoptera exigua Control in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Study Case of Tarogong Kaler Garut, Indonesia," Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 749 - 757, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110501.

(b). APA Format:
Neni Musyarofah , Lukman Effendy , Hania Puadah (2023). Adoption of Sex Pheromones in Spodoptera exigua Control in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Study Case of Tarogong Kaler Garut, Indonesia. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 11(5), 749 - 757. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110501.