The Utilization of Organic Adjuvants to Increase the Effectiveness of Chlorpyrifos Insecticides Against Spodoptera litura

Public awareness of consuming healthy food with minimal pesticide residues has been on the rise. By contrast, farmers still rely synthetic chemical pesticides to control pests. The shift from insecticides botanical or bioinsecticides is quite complex, especially in Indonesia. Farmers must have appropriate technology be independent insecticide. This study aims test effectiveness organic adjuvants increase coupled chlorpyrifos as an active ingredient. We tested containing sulfur, acetic acid, NaCl and aqueous extract Azadirachta indica leaves. involved mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.) plant land a high record S. litura attacks. followed randomized block design 8 treatments 5 blocks, each consisting 20 plants. water control, insecticide at recommended concentration, combination adjuvant. results showed that did not negative impact growth, evinced by absence significant difference all treatments. Furthermore, reduced rate damage, population other insect On hand, significantly affect number beneficial insects compared treatment without insecticides. documented 40 mL L-1 adjuvant + 1.8 led best results. found most effective reducing damage pest population, any insects. proven value ingredient reduce use