EFFECTIVENESS OF BANDOTAN (Ageratum Conyzoides) LEAF SOLUTION FLY DENSITY RATE IN BANJARBARU TPS

Abstract

Temporary waste storage sites (TPS) create odors and lots of food waste, thus attracting lots of flies. Efforts to control fly density can use synthetic insecticides and natural insecticides. However, the use of synthetic insecticides has a negative impact on the environment and humans. One plant that can be used as a natural insecticide is bandotan leaves (Ageratum conyzoides) because they contain flavonoids, essential oils and saponins. The aim of this research was to determine the effectiveness of bandotan (Ageratum conyzoides) leaf solution on the density of flies in Banjarbaru temporary shelters (TPS). This type of research used a quasi experiment with 6 repetitions using control, concentrations of 55 percent, 60 percent and 65 percent. The results of the Kruskal Wallis test showed that there were differences between treatments with control variations, 55 percent, 60 percent and 65 percent and the results of reducing the average fly density from the lowest to the highest concentration proved effective in reducing fly density, namely 17.1 perch, 9.83 perch and 3 perch. Advice for the public, bandotan leaf solution (Ageratum conyzoides) can be used as a natural insecticide to replace chemicals to reduce the density of flies.

Keywords  : Effectiveness, Of The Solution, Bandotan Leaves (Ageratum conyzoides), Air Fly Density, TPS