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Caterpillar outbreak: Another black swan?

Dyna Rochmyaningsih, Jakarta | Thu, 04/14/2011 8:00 AM | Opinion


A caterpillar outbreak has recently spread across 15 districts in Java, Bali, East Lombok, Bekasi (West Java) and lastly in West Jakarta. Thousands and thousands of caterpillars, with their stingy hairs, unconsciously terrorize the residents of areas they invade.
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The first outbreak was in Probolinggo, East Java, and then it moved to the western part of the island, to Jombang, and Kendal in Central Java, and then to Bekasi in West Java, but then it moved backward to Bali, jumped to East Lombok and now has been reported in Jakarta.

Interestingly, different regions were invaded by different species of caterpillars. Probolinggo was invaded by Lymantria atemeles and Arctornis sp, Banyuwangi was invaded by Dasychira inclusa, and certainly different species invaded other areas.

It is suspected that most of them are from the Lymantriidae family, which includes the Tussock Moth that is covered in irritating hairs during its larval stage.

Our local scientist, Supata, from Gajah Mada University, says no one is sure what triggers such massive outbreaks. As explained above, several circumstances influence the phenomenon. But I think this phenomenon is an example of a ?Black Swan? event, a term that was developed by economist and philosopher Nassim Taleb.

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Night butterfly caterpillar outbreak Biang Keladi Fur

Monday, April 18, 2011 10:09 pm | 654 Views


Fenomena ulat bulu. (ANTARANews)

Tulungagung (AFP) - The caterpillar hairs that attack crop production in some places in Tulungagung come from family "lymantridaee" or the butterflies that roam at night.

The result was the identification of a team of researchers from the Laboratory of Plant Disease Observations Hortikurtura Food and Agriculture Office of East Java province, said the coordinator of the Controlling pest (POPT) Department of Food Crops Kabupetan Tulungagung, Sugeng, Monday.

"We just got the information from the lab (laboratory) that the study of examples of caterpillars that attacked several villages in three districts in Tulungagung, identified comes from the family` from `lymantridaee butterfly nocturno` or `night," said Sugeng .

A diet of caterpillars that attack a number of plants such as pelem, mindi, bay leaves, avocado, and some other berkambium plant species, it usually is "polypag" or eating some types of leaves of plants that exist.

"The most effective pest control is actually a mechanical manner, namely by burning caterpillars attached to the tree," he said.

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Phenomena and control outbreaks of caterpillars attack

April 18th, 2011 by Admin

These last weeks attack caterpillars become news makers in some media. Caterpillar attack was first identified in Probolinggo expand not only in East Java alone, some areas had reported the occurrence of these caterpillars attack like in Jakarta, Bali and even South.

Noted caterpillars have attacked the mango crop in Probolinggo, acid plant in Jombang (East Java), avocado plant in Bekasi (West Java), Mindi plants in Banyuwangi and Kediri (East Java), golden ketapan plant in Bandung (West Java), plants Mangoes in Gianyar (Bali) and Ghost (Central Java), mahogany and acacia in Medan (Sumatra Utraa), fir in West Jakarta plant even hiaspun not escape from this caterpillar attacks as happened in Yogyakarta (Kompas, 14 April 2011)

This is what we need to beware. If the caterpillar attacks began to spread quickly is not handled properly can worry about the widespread and even can-can disrupt our production and food security. This is what we should think together all the components of the nation particularly the perpetrators of agriculture, pest experts, investigators and do not lose the importance of agricultural extension.

The impact of these caterpillars attack is extraordinary, as reported in Probolinggo, millions of these caterpillars initially attacked the mango crop, estimated at thousands of mango crop is damaged so it does not bear fruit this year. IPB researchers who parachuted to the site states that the caterpillar outbreak, this time attacking the mango crop in Probolinggo different from caterpillars which usually affects people's mango crop.

Actually what happened so that the caterpillar population is increasing rapidly so that it becomes an outbreak like this? Some party termassuk experts from several universities and the Ministry of Agriculture agreed that the caterpillars attack the population explosion that occurred some of these areas due to reduced natural enemy of caterpillars. Diminishing natural enemies of this caterpillar generally indicates that the occurrence of disturbances to environmental balance.

As we know the natural enemies of this caterpillar among other insectivorous birds, ants, ladybugs, beetles and insect parasitoids is getting much reduced. Insectivorous birds, many are hunted and sold in animal markets, especially with the more expensive price then the hunting of these birds become more intensive. While the red ants that became enemies caterpillar population decreases with increasing number of people looking for the eggs of ants (Kroto-language Java, red) to feed the birds. Ladybug and other insect parasitoids in the field increasingly declining population due to the use of pesticides without any control.

Pesticides that purpose was originally to control pests and diseases in plants backfired because it also shut down natural enemies in the field, let alone many of our farmers are still using pesticides allegedly excessive and broad-spectrum pesticides.

In addition, the use of plants that uniform (homogeneous) conducted by our farmers meledakya also be the cause of this caterpillar populations. As happened in Probolinggo, turned out to attack these caterpillars attack more Manalagi mango varieties are now many farmers planted. This mango leaves are preferred by the adult moth caterpillars when laying eggs. by Suputa, researchers from the Faculty of Agriculture UGM there are two species of caterpillars that attack mango crop in Probolinggo namely caterpillars arctomis (Arctomis sp) and caterpillars atemeles (Lymntria atemeles Collentte).

Climate change is also accused of contributing as well as the increasing population of this caterpillar. Weather extremes are marked by increasing air humidity causes more rapid cycle of caterpillars.



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Bali Plagued by Caterpillars

Bali's Crops and Fruit Trees Under Threat from Massive Infestation of Caterpillars.

(4/16/2011)

A growing plague of caterpillars is threatening to assume Biblical proportions as it spreads across the Indonesian archipelago, destroying valuable fruit and trees in its wake.

Three distinct varieties of insidious caterpillars have been identified in the spreading crisis ? two of which attach and kill valuable Mango trees. The caterpillars, which cause skin irritations in contact with humans, has now been documented in six of Bali's nine regencies.

Over 70 plant and pestilence experts are now investigating the caterpillars in Bali and how best to halt their spread which has already reached Denpasar, Buleleng, Gianyar, Jembrana, Karangasem and Klungkung.

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May 5, 2011

Solutions to Overcome Allergies Feather Worm

■ By Dito Anurogo

WORM feathers start reaching some areas in Central Java and attacking fruit trees in the district of Demak, Kudus, Pati, Rembang, Blora, Kendal, Ungaran, Kebumen, Purworejo, Pekalongan, Batang, Pemalang, and Semarang. Areas that have been attacked by a caterpillar that is heavy enough in the district Bantarpolang, Pemalang (SM, 04/18/2011). When you look at history, the caterpillars attack Probolinggo actually ever hit in 1936. Again and again, every year there. But the incident this time was extremely severe, affected many regions, to be said "made history".

The attack found in various regions in Indonesia. Starting from Probolinggo district (03/30/2011), has reached 58 villages in 9 districts. Then stormed a number of areas in Banyuwangi, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, Medan, Semarang, Kendal, Bantul, Yogyakarta, and Jakarta.

In Bali, who attacked several areas such as: Buleleng, Denpasar, Gianyar, Jembrana, Karangasem, Klungkung, Tabanan. Only Badung and Bangli who survived the onslaught of caterpillars.

In Kendal district, Central Java, found in the building caterpillars Elementary School I Candiroto Brangsong, Kendal. Fortunately, before they hit the classroom. In Bantul, began to explore various areas, such as: Village Sumberagung, District Jetis, dukuh Turi, and dukuh Cepor, Palbapang Village, Bantul District. In Yogyakarta, caterpillars attack a number of trees in PASTHY (Animal Market and Ornamental Plants of Yogyakarta).

The population is different in each place. In the district of Sleman, there are thousands who attacked the Housing Green Aprilia, Amber Ketawang Gamping. In West Jakarta, there are 60 fish per tree, making a total of 1800 individuals.

Caterpillars attack was vicious. In Probolinggo, stormed the 14,779 mango trees. In the village of Candiroto Brangsong, Kendal, Central Java, was able to eat a mango tree leaves out within 5-6 days. In Bali, the attack caterpillars threaten agriculture, tourism and the economy so that specified alert status.

Causes of Plague-allergic caterpillars emerge and evolve due to various factors. The imbalance of ecosystems, pollution, migration, decrease / extinction of natural predators caterpillars, such as weaver ants (fire), bats, ladybugs, spiders, bees, birds create a thriving habitat for caterpillars. Worm-eating bird populations, such as: ciblek (Trinia familiaris), buffalo egret (Bubulcus ibis), birds cerukcuk, were increasingly declining. Accompanied by climate change, the anomaly of the season, extreme weather, moist air, high rainfall, and the more prolonged rain memercepat caterpillar metamorphosis cycle.

Society as a caterpillar caterpillars called carry tempeh, caterpillar lesson, uler pup, sun caterpillar, caterpillar Serit, caterpillars know. Caterpillar species in Probolinggo is a species of Lymantria marginata (L.), including the genus Lymantria, family Erebidae / Lymantriidae, Lymantriinae subfamily, tribe Lymantriini. In the world there are about 215 species of Lymantria. The duration of development to reach 65.5 days. Species, females lay eggs about 300 grains. The caterpillars (Moth Tussock Function) in Banyuwangi is Dasychira species inclusa Walker.

Almost all species of caterpillars cause allergies, especially when exposed to fine hair caterpillar. Allergies therefore characterized by urticaria (biduran), skin redness, itching, swelling (bump), blackened if carded. Human impact is generally mild to lethal, like allergies. According to the medical, type I hypersensitivity reaction occurs is dependent on immunoglobulin E (IgE).

Even so, he must remain vigilant. For caterpillar hairs easily spread with the wind, then the eyes, skin, inhalation, and even stuck to the clothesline and clothes littering the camp / water supplies in the home population.

Solution Prevents the population explosion by keeping the balance of the ecosystem, maintain cleanliness, and environmental sanitation. Plant a tree root type Tunjang. Remove the birds, for example: finch and howl. Natural parasites breed caterpillars (apanteles, braconid). Trash and leaves a moist washed immediately and directly burned, do not let mounting under the trees.

Vaccination carried out on the preferred tree caterpillars with insecticides fertilium and organic drugs. For the spraying of insecticides, check blood cholinesterase levels of at least 1x every 6 months.

Traditionally, garlic herb, lemon grass leaf, essential oils, can be as natural insecticides. Or take turmeric that are large, cut, mixed with whiting and rub gently on the skin that get caterpillars, repeat several times. Swelling resolved by applying coconut oil or ice cubes. Do not be carded.

Itching due to caterpillar hairs can be removed by applying water or sap of pumpkin stem. Itching can also be prevented by avoiding direct contact with the caterpillars. Washing hands before and after the move. Wearing protective (umbrella, coat, mask, etc.) when passed through the area or the trees that it bred fur.

Proper pesticide, on target, right dose, right time, when eradicate caterpillars. Use environmentally friendly pesticides, generally from a class of synthetic pyrethroids. When spraying, wear a safety. After spraying, wash your hands and drink milk. When the itching and swelling has not reduced, then immediately to the doctor, health center, or the nearest hospital. (From various references-11)

Anurogo Dito dr, ex-Researcher at the University degli Study di Torino Italy, a doctor at the hospital. Healthy Families, Pati.



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Was farmers-was, Soy Attack Worm Feather Start

Wednesday, 04/05/2011 | 10:57 AM

SAMPANG - caterpillar attack has not ended. Although in some areas can be overcome, but in Sampang precisely attack caterpillars start making farmers nervous. Because the caterpillars attack began touching soybean crop.

Thus, farmers were worried about having failed panen.Terlebih again anomalous weather with high rainfall intensity, contribute to crop damage. Sukri, farmers in the village of Tanah Merah, Kec. Torjun said, the rain water which is often flooded soybean field could make a foul. Even growing concern after finding some tail caterpillars that feed on soybean leaves.

"If left unchecked, will be more pest caterpillars breed so to eat the whole soybean leaves," he said, Wednesday (4 / 5) afternoon.

He said he hoped the Department of Agriculture Sampang take necessary precautions so that no widespread attacks caterpillars attacking soybean plants, which are susceptible to pest or disease. "The attack caterpillars that had we reported to the Department of Agriculture officials. Hopefully there is quick action, "he said.

Head of Engineering, Department of Agriculture and Food Crops, Sampang, Sujono, confirmed that pest caterpillars began attacking some soybean crop land owned by farmers. However, it guarantees to overcome pest caterpillars by spraying pesticides. "There are some farmers who owned land affected by any pest caterpillars, but not a pandemic that could result in crop failure. Because the officers in the field have been able to overcome, "he said.

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