FORMULATION OF ORGANIC PEST CONTROL FROM GARLIC, ONION, AND CHILI AND ITS APPLICATION ON CABBAGE PLANT

Abstract

The application of chemical insecticides in agriculture has led to an increase in food production; however, this practice has also resulted in the elimination of beneficial organisms and the development of resistance in certain insect populations. A study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of organic pesticides produced from hot pepper (Capsicum frutescens), garlic (Allium sativum), and onions in managing pests that affect cabbage (Brassica oleracea). The primary pests identified include the cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae), the cabbage webworm (Hellula undalis), the cabbage white butterfly (Pieris brassicae), and the diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). Various pests infest the crop at different developmental stages, causing significant damage. Given the importance of cabbage in human diets, particularly in urban areas, the implementation of insect control measures is essential for enhancing production. It has been suggested that the widespread use of pesticides is a key factor contributing to the increase in agricultural output.