{"id":3654,"date":"2025-03-23T00:18:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T21:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coa.sua.ac.tz\/crop\/?p=3654"},"modified":"2025-03-23T02:22:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T23:22:22","slug":"enhancing-practical-skills-students-from-mizengo-pinda-campus-trained-in-insect-identification-and-preservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coa.sua.ac.tz\/crop\/news\/enhancing-practical-skills-students-from-mizengo-pinda-campus-trained-in-insect-identification-and-preservation","title":{"rendered":"Enhancing Practical skills: Students from Mizengo Pinda Campus Trained in Insect Identification and Preservation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Insect identification is an important aspect of pest management and pollinator conservation. First-year students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Bee Resources Management at Mizengo Pinda Campus, Katavi, had an opportunity to receive hands-on training in insect collection, sorting, identification, and preservation, with a particular focus on bees.<\/p>\n

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Ms. Jenipher showing students the insects captured by the sweep net<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Research Assistants, Mr. Karimu Sungura (front) and Mr. Elvice Kilawe (down) demonstrating how to set pan and pitfall traps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The session began in the field at the Crop Museum located at Edward Moringe Campus, where students learned various insect sampling techniques, including pan trapping, sweep netting, and hand netting.<\/p>\n

These methods enabled them to collect diverse insect specimens efficiently while minimizing harm to crops and the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n

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One of the students during sweep netting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Following the field session, students proceeded to the entomology laboratory, where they engaged in further activities such as sorting, microscopic identification, and preservation techniques.<\/p>\n

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Sorting specimens before identification<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

They were introduced to both dry and wet preservation methods, ensuring that specimens could be stored properly for future study and reference.<\/p>\n

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Identification using a microscope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The training was met with great enthusiasm, with students sharing their experiences:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is my first-time identifying insects using a microscope; this has been an exciting opportunity, and I am grateful.\u201d ~\u00a0 <\/em>Victor Mawazo<\/p>\n

\u201cI have learned how to sample insects without destroying crops and how to use an aspirator effectively.\u201d ~ <\/em>Sifael Yona<\/p>\n

\u201cNow I can differentiate between bees and wasps, use an aspirator, sweep correctly, and apply different preservation techniques.\u201d ~ <\/em>Meshack Daniel<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s session was very useful. We recommend allocating more time for such training so we can learn even more!\u201d ~ <\/em>Isaka Mussa<\/p>\n

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Some of the samples collected by students<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Speaking after the session the facilitator, Ms. Jenipher Tairo who is an assistant Lecturer at the Department of Crop Science and Horticulture said, \u201cThe practical exposure provided students with essential skills that will aid them in their future careers in bee resource management and entomology. Knowledge in insect identification and preservation, prepare them to contribute to sustainable pollinator conservation and pest management.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Insects Identification using a microscope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A group photo after the field session<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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