Abstract

• Mango is one of the most economically significant agricultural products in Myanmar, but its production is severely constrained by insect pests. The effective pest management is important for enhancing mango production. The present study aimed to evaluate methods for reducing mango damage by investigating the effectiveness of insect pest control strategies in a mango orchard located at the Vegetable and Fruit Research and Development Center (VFRDC), Ye Mon Village, Hlegu Township, Yangon Region. Insect pests were collected from February to September 2024 using the three trap methods: methyl eugenol traps, yellow sticky traps, and pineapple fruit juice traps. A total of 21 insect species, representing 16 genera across 15 families and six orders, were recorded. Among them, 5722 individuals from 17 pest species and four natural enemy species were observed. The mango infection prevalence at the VFRDC was 13.3%. Of the control strategies tested, yellow sticky traps captured the highest number of pests. Visual inspection of fruit damage was more significant in the control group, where fruit size was reduced. Larvae were not found in fruits associated with methyl eugenol or yellow sticky traps. Statistically significant differences in insect capture were observed between traps (P < 0.05). The study concludes that the strategic deployment of Yellow Sticky and Methyl Eugenol traps is a highly effective, low-cost, and sustainable component of an IPM strategy for enhancing mango quality and yield in Myanmar.