Pemanfaatan Tanaman Sebagai Bahan Untuk Pembuatan Pestisida Nabati Di Kelurahan Tangkerang Tengah Kota Kota Pekanbaru

Abstract

The continuous use of synthetic pesticides and excessive doses can have an impact, both for health and for the local environment. Alternatives that can be done to overcome so that the environment and health are not disturbed by the use of plant-based pesticides. In general, vegetable pesticides are defined as pesticides whose basic ingredients are plants. Vegetable pesticides are relatively easy to make with simple ingredients and technology. This pesticide is also relatively safe for humans and livestock because the residue is easily lost. Botanical pesticides are hit and run when applied. Thus the product is free from pesticide residues so it is safe for human consumption. This organic pesticide is able to overcome and repel pests that destroy agricultural and plantation crops in general, such as fleas, caterpillars, grasshoppers and so on. The service activities carried out for the mothers of residents in the Tangkerang Tengah Village, Marpoyan Damai District, have gone well. This can be seen from the very high public interest in participating in training activities, as evidenced by the presence of partners to participate in activities reaching more than 100%. The increase in knowledge of processing plants into vegetable pesticides is 100%.