The abundance of insect pests in paddy cultivation over a years in two seasons associated with plant phenology / Siti Hajar Harry Nasution

The study was carried out to determine the abundance of insect pests in paddy cultivation over a year in two seasons associated with plant phenology. Plant phenology is the study of observation, recording and interpretation of the timing of their life history. Plant phenology include leafing, flowering and fruiting. The abundance of insect pests can be relate to the plant phenology. By knowing the growth pattern of paddy crops, from the time of seedling until maturity, the abundance of insect pests can be observed. The abundance of insect pests also influence by climate, farmer's control practices , temperature and migration of insect pests. This will help the farmers to plan a schedule to control the insect pests from becoming worst.