Prospect of Biological Control / Environmentally Friendly

Prospects for biological control should be reviewed from various aspects, especially since the technical aspects of the activities in the lab and greenhouse. The number and types of research that have been obtained by experts in the field of biological control is very much on the level of the laboratory and greenhouse, but only a few that have been used in the field of economic scale. It need not be a reason to argue that the prospect of biological control in small practices or less relevant.
Diversity of antagonistic microorganisms and natural resource wealth is huge in Indonesia, actually promising opportunities large enough to be used in the biological control of various pests.

Among researchers in both research institutions and universities, domestic and foreign, have been very much the results of research with biological control terrkait. So it is very possible to be applied. In terms of operations in the field, we have the availability of human resources and laboratory facilities PHP / Laboratory Biological Agents in the various areas that can be utilized in the development of agents Ayati and implementation at the farm level. This is also supported by the enthusiasm of farmers in the use of biological agents is large enough, the availability of alumni farmers SLPHT the development authorized use of biological agents is quite a lot, as well as a great moral support by various groups such as the market, environmentalists, officials / government and policy, developed agricultural systems (such as GAP / SOP, organic farming, IPM, etc.).
Based on Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia No.. 6 Article 4 of 1995 on the Protection of Plant stated that the plant protection implemented using the means and ways that do not interfere with or threaten the health and safety of humans, causing disruption and damage to natural resources or the environment (Suniarsyih, 2009). For this purpose the most suitable for the future of agriculture is sustainable agriculture (sustainable agriculture), the management of resources for agriculture to help the changing human needs while maintaining or improving the quality of the environment and conserving natural resources. In a sustainable agricultural crop protection has to do with the principles of IPM (Istikorini, 2002).

Development and Utilization in The Farmer Scientific study of the utilization and the use of biological agents and pesticides plant assessed by experts from universities and research institutions, require a deep and continuous assessment and formal (meet the default setting). While the use at the farm level, not that complicated. How to use problem-solving and their use at the farm / field? Horticulture Act provide adequate answers. Formulation of Article 35 paragraph (4) and the explanation Law. 13/2010 clearly states that the use of a means of horticulture (al. biological agents or pesticide plant) on the sub-sector horticulture is an exception and the permissibility of using local production facilities (facilities that produced by a group) that was circulated to a limited extent in the group, it can be run as is without need to be registered, but still must meet agreed quality in the group and supervised / escorted and use a good quality . Universities and research institutions should supervise / monitor and oversee the use at the farm / field, whereas in the range of crop protection in the area is the installation of Bird Pest and Disease Laboratory (lphp) - BPTPH.

What Steps Need to Do to Improve Implementation of Biological Control in Field Level?
Application of biological control in pest control at field level is still lacking. For that necessary steps are:

a.       Coordination and involvement of all stakeholders, especially in terms of authority and responsibilities of each.

b.      Socialization of biological control at the farm level, opportunities and challenges.

c.       Especially for biological control with the use of biological agents necessary steps are : Develop and facilitate the exploration of a variety of biological agents for control of pests such as the PHP Laboratories / Laboratory of Biological Agents.

d.      Facilitate the use of biological agents have been found among other correctional facilities and field demonstrations at the farm level.

e.      Increased ability of farmers / farmer groups in the use of biological agents such as exercises, internships, provision of facilities, provision of starter / pure culture, information and more.

f.        The establishment and implementation of farmer associations users of biological agents including biological agents propagation equipment, exercises, coordination, and others.

g.       Laboratory Focusing PHP / Laboratory of Biological Agents for exploration, efficacy, and socialize starter propagation to farmers. While propagation for application by farmers.

h.      Improve PHP Performance Laboratory / Laboratory of Biological Agents / BPTPH to farmers in the use of biological agents.