Corn (Livier Garcia/Pexels) Corn is a major crop in the Philippines, providing many people with food, feed, and income. However, the presence of aflatoxin poses a significant threat to both human health and the agricultural industry. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by certain...
Pest management is a critical aspect of farming and gardening, as pests and diseases can significantly impact crop health and productivity. To make informed decisions and implement effective pest management strategies, valuable tools such as the disease triangle can be used as a reference. This...
Rice black bug (*Scotinophara coarctata*), locally known as itim na atangya, alitangya, or nangisit a bangaw (Ilokano), is a major pest of rice. Aside from destroying rice plants and causing severe crop loss, they are also notoriously known for their foul odor when they swarm around lamp posts...
According to the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority of the Philippines (FPA), “pesticides are any substance or product intended to control, prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest directly or indirectly.” Legally, all commercial pesticides are required to have a label to inform the buyers...
(Photo by Felixioncool/Pixabay) By JAMES TABABA The previous article discussed the chemical practices of pest control, its risk, and why it is the last resort in implementing Integrated Pest Management.This article talks about the use of biotechnology and the regulatory laws in IPM. READ:...
By JAMES TABABA In the previous article, the biological management practices for pest control were discussed. Here, the potential risk of chemical pesticide misuse will be explained. Other chemical methods of pest control besides pesticides will be also introduced. READ: Introduction to Integrated...
