PHThe Negros Occidental Biosecurity Task Force has begun using biocontrol fungi to combat the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation in sugarcane fields in Bago City and Murcia town. The initiative targets farms owned by agrarian reform beneficiaries and local farmers who reported infestations through the task force's social media channels. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson emphasized that the provincial government will not fund aerial pesticide spraying proposals but supports local governments in making their own decisions. He advocates for biological control methods, while the Sugar Regulatory Administration warns that these methods may not be sufficient to prevent significant losses in sugarcane production.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced discussion between two approaches to combating the RSSI infestation: biological control favored by the provincial government and aerial spraying advocated by some stakeholders. While Governor Lacson promotes his preferred method, he acknowledges opposing views and def
