The Efficiency of Insecticides against Insects in the Bukit Kor Cultivation Area, Terengganu, Malaysia

Muhammad Abdul Malik; Hilda Yulia; Nur Aida Hashim

doi:10.56225/gjeset.v2i1.33

Authors

Muhammad Abdul Malik Department of Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Medan Timur, 20238 Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Hilda Yulia Department of Agricultural Product Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Medan Timur, 20238 Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Nur Aida Hashim Department of Science Agrotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56225/gjeset.v2i1.33

Keywords:

Insecticides, Integrated pest management, Agricultural sustainability, Insects, Bukit Kor

Abstract

The Bukit Kor cultivation area in Terengganu, Malaysia, reflects natural diversity that is vital for agriculture and crop maintenance. The role of insects in agricultural ecosystems as pollinators, pest predators, and maintainers of natural balance is crucial. However, insects can also be a serious threat, prompting farmers to use insecticides as a primary solution. Although effective in controlling pests, insecticide use must be balanced with ecological precautions. Side effects of insecticides on non-target insects, including pollinators and natural predators, can threaten agricultural sustainability. Therefore, a sustainable, integrated pest management approach is critical, considering insecticide selection, dosage, and frequency of use. Educating farmers about sustainable practices such as crop rotation, organic fertilizers, and green technologies can reduce insecticide dependence. The importance of collaboration between government, researchers, and farmers cannot be ignored. Research into local insect ecology, development of pest-resistant crop varieties, and training in sustainable farming practices can form the basis of sustainability at Bukit Kor. With this approach, this region will develop and become an example of sustainability for other areas. Experimental research was carried out at the Bukit Kor cultivation site to evaluate the efficiency of two types of insecticides against certain insect groups. Data analysis revealed variations in response between insecticides, temporal dynamics of insecticide effects, and association of responses with specific insect species. These conclusions have practical implications for agricultural pest management, emphasizing the need for sustainable policies in selecting and using insecticides.

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