Inventory of Pests and Intensity of Fruit Fly Attacks (Bactrocera dorsalis) on Curly Red Chili Plants (Capsicum annum L.) in Sido Luhur Farmer Group of Cabeyan Village

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Curly red chili (Capsicum annum L.) is a horticultural plant with high economic value. So many people are cultivating it. Chili plants are susceptible to Plant Disrupting Organisms (OPT) attack, which can decrease the production yield and quality of chili harvests. One potentially damaging Plant Disrupting organism is pests, whose presence in chili plants is very diverse. The life cycle and eating activities are very detrimental to farmers because they will reduce the yield of chili plants. This study aims to determine the diversity of pest types and the rate of attack from fruit fly pests (Bactrocera dorsalis) on the curly red chili plant (Capsicum annum L.). Research has been carried out in Cabeyan Village, Bendosari district, and Sukoharjo from October 1, 2020–February 28, 2021. The study used observational, descriptive, and interview methods. Data collection is done directly and sampling using random sampling methods. This study found several types of pests consisting of 12 species divided into 11 species into phylum Arthropoda and 1 Species of Phylum Mollusca. As well as, the rate of attack of fruit flies (Bactrocera dorsalis) with the highest average intensity of attack at 76% of the attack scale is hefty.