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Mango farmers seek creative ways to trap destructive fruit flies

Francis Kiplagat, a mango farmer, explains how a fruit fly trap works to university students at his farm in Chemurgui, Elgeyo Marakwet County. [Kevin Tunoi, Standard]

Mango farmers in Kerio Valley are exploring ways to control pests using biological methods. This way, the fresh produce will stand a higher chance of gaining entry into the lucrative European Union (EU) markets.

A team of Kenyan university graduates who recently completed a one-year training in Israel are empowering locals with knowledge on biological methods Israeli mango farmers use to tame destructive fruit flies.

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