Makassar, Indonesia, March 19, 2026/BIONE/–Fruit flies are among the most important insect pests affecting horticultural crops worldwide. Their infestations can reduce fruit quality, lower market value, and cause significant economic losses for farmers. Understanding which fruit fly species occur in…
Makassar, Indonesia, January 20, 2026/BIONE/–A research activity focusing on the laboratory-scale evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi as potential biological control agents for insect pest management was conducted at the Laboratory of Biological Control of Plant Pests and Diseases under controlled conditions.…
Bone Regency, Indonesia, October 25, 2025/BIONE/–A community engagement activity focusing on the dissemination of an entomopathogenic-based biopesticide known as Pestodin was conducted as an alternative strategy for sustainable pest management. The program aimed to introduce farmers to environmentally friendly pest…
Gowa Regency, Indonesia, September 15, 2025/BIONE/–A community service activity focusing on the dissemination of Integrated Pest and Disease Management practices was conducted to support sustainable agriculture. The program was designed to enhance farmers’ knowledge and capacity in managing agricultural pests…
Maros Regency, Indonesia, June 18, 2025/BIONE/–As part of its commitment to community engagement and sustainable agriculture, the Biopesticides and Natural Enemies Research Group (TRG BIONE) conducted a community outreach program focusing on the dissemination of technical guidelines for Integrated Pest…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 8, 2025/BIONE/–Following the mass production of entomopathogenic fungi, laboratory-scale testing and product packaging activities were conducted at the Laboratory of Biological Control of Plant Pests and Diseases as part of the development of fungal-based mycoinsecticides. This activity…