Eco-Friendly Pest Control: Utilizing Plant Extract Composites in Liquid Smoke Pesticides at SMK Pancabudi Medan

This Community Service (PKM) initiative aims to educate the public on the use of botanical pesticides derived from composite wood-leaf materials. The activity elaborated on the development method for composite-based liquid smoke pesticides, which encompasses several stages: gathering composite raw materials (e.g., bark, leaves, twigs), processing these materials into a finer form, producing the pesticide by combining the composite materials with a solvent, and testing its effectiveness against plant pests. The implementation began with a location survey and a discussion with the Principal of SMK Panca Budi Medan, followed by the main activity comprising lectures, hands-on practice, and an evaluation, with participation from 20 students. The outcome of this service is assessed based on the participants' absorbed knowledge regarding the use of composite-based liquid smoke botanical pesticides for effective and eco-friendly plant pest control. Keywords: Composite; Liquid Smoke; Botanical Pesticide; Environmentally Friendly