UPLB Professor Dr. Celia dela Rosa Medina (center in mint green shirt) shows to the training participants via a field demonstration, the pests and diseases which can deter the growth and productivity of a mango tree. (photo provided by Training Specialist II Moisa Niña C. Paglinawan)
As a means of mitigating the proliferation of mango pests in the region, a training on Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM) was recently conducted as a way to cope with the pesticide-related concerns as well as current problem of mango pests outbreak.
The Training of Trainers on IRM for Mango Pests aims to let the participants identify and use appropriate strategies and tools in formulating insecticide-resistance management for multi-pest situation in mango that are applicable in mango farm and production areas.
Dr. Celia dela Rosa Medina, a professor from UPLB, served as the resource person and delivered lectures and demonstrations on pesticide formulation, observation of mango pests and collection of specimens (pests) at the Areta Mango Farm. Participants were given illuminated loupe, protective sleeves and hat, hand gloves and IRM guide to be able to apply and practice what they have learned during the duration of the training.
A total of 27 participants from the different municipalities and cities in the region actively participated in the four-day training from May 17-20, 2022 at the De Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. (with reports from Training Specialist II Moisa Niña C. Paglinawan and Technical Support Staff Mae Antoinette G. Nebris)