LOS BAÑOS, Laguna, Philippines — Brown planthopper (BPH), a major rice pest which causes extensive damage and losses, has resurfaced, creating a major source of stress and anxiety for farmers.

Farmers say despite spraying insecticides, they have seen little to no improvement, with the situation worsening in some ...

PhilRice Crop Protection Division Senior Science Research Specialist Evelyn Valdez said the five major rice insect pests are the brown planthopper ... levels or when they pose a threat of causing ...