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Pest Control: Synchronized Planting, a Way to Prevent the Spread of Rice Black Bug

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The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija has warned of the possible damage caused by the Rice Black Bug (RBB). RBB is a major insect pest that can destroy 15 to 23% of crops under normal infestation, while losses can rise to 60 to 100% if left unchecked. According to Leonardo Marquez, Senior Science Research Specialist of the PhilRice Crop Protection Division, proper planting scheduling is impor…
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The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija has warned of the possible damage caused by the Rice Black Bug (RBB). RBB is a major insect pest that can destroy 15 to 23% of crops under normal infestation, while losses can rise to 60 to 100% if left unchecked. According to Leonardo Marquez, Senior Science Research Specialist of the PhilRice Crop Protection Division, proper planting scheduling is impor…

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CLTV36 broke the news in on Monday, March 2, 2026.
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