1Agroecotechnology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Jambi University, Muaro Jambi, 36361, Jambi, Indonesia
Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jambi University, Muaro Jambi, 36361, Jambi, Indonesia
*Corresponding authors' E-mail : johari_asni@yahoo.com
Online published on 20 December, 2024.
The aim of this research was to analyze the potential of lemongrass as a natural repellent in reducing the population of whitefly pests on chili pepper plants. The method used was experimental, with treatments involving the use of lemongrass as a natural repellent on cayenne pepper plants, and a control group without the use of lemongrass. The results showed that citronella had a significant effect in reducing the abundance of whitefly, with a Cohen’s d effect size of 2.004 (Large effect). Therefore, citronella has great potential as a natural repellent for pests in agricultural fields.
Chili pepper plants (Capsicum frutescens L.), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus L.), Natural repellent, Population of whitefly (Bemisia tabaci Genn.), Reduce
