current status of WMS data.docx

The research reports the status of White mango scale, currently which threatened mango production and utilization in Ethiopia. Since its occurrence in 2010, it causes significant reduction of mango production in Ethiopia. Benishangul Gumuz is one of the major mango growing areas in Ethiopia and production of this crop is indispensable in this region as most of the farming community depend of this for their livelihoods. The study reports he current status and distribution of white mango scale and identify factors contributing for damage level of the pest, in Benishangul Gumuz Region.