Farmers' perceptions about banana insect pests and integrated pest management systems in banana plantations in SOCSARGEN [South Cotabato, Saranggani and General Santos City] area, Mindanao Philippines
2013
Zapico, F.L. | Aguilar, C.H. | Namocatcat, J. | Fortich, A. | Bojadores, M.
On-site insect pest surveys and interviews with banana farmers in four banana-growing areas in SOCSARGEN [South Cotabato, Saranggani and General Santos City, Philippines] were undertaken to determine the incidence of insect pest as well as farmers' views and perceptions about integrated pest management as a system for pest control. In all four sites, insect pests such as banana black aphid (Pentalonia nigronervosa), banana stem weevil (Odoiporus longicollis), brown aphid (Toxoptera citricida), banana lace bug (Stephanitis typical), banana stalk fly (Telostylinus lineolatus), spiraling whitefly (Aleurodicus disperses), banana corm weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus), Chinese rose beetle (Adoretus sinicus), mealy bug (Dysmicoccus neobrevipes) and a wide assortment of beetles (Phyllopphaga sp.) inflicted different types of damage to banana plants. Also identified in the surveys were beneficial insects such as spiders, praying mantis, lady bug (Coccinellidae), mealy bug predator (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri) and earwigs (Dermaptera). Survey results revealed that banana production is severely hampered by viral and pest infestation, declining soil fertility.
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