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Item The Effect of Subterrannean Termite and Farmers Traditional Management Method In Manasibu District West Wollega, Oromia, Ethiopia(Addis Ababa University, 2024-08-01) Gamachis Bekama; Assefa Abegaz(PhD)The study of the impacts of subterranean termite on agricultural production and farmers’ traditional management methods was carried out in two kebele of mana sibu district (woreda) from September 2022 to August 2024. The data were gathered from farmers, woreda agricultural office, agriculture development agents (ADAs) and kebele elders of the study area. A household survey questionnaire was collected from 150 households selected randomly. Additionally qualitative data/information was collected from 28 informants who were selected purposely for focus group discussion and in depth interviews. Relevant information was collected by using semi-structured interview, field observation, questionnaire and focus group discussion. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis were used for data analysis. Based on the gathered data, the impacts of subterranean termite have positive significant correlation with farmers’ indigenous management practices. After Traditional Termite Management was practiced in the study area, soil erosion and wall destruction were decreased whereas; crop production and availability of forage for animal were increased. Deforestation is the main causing factor for increased termite impacts on agricultural production system in the study area. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommends that the district agricultural office and all the concerned bodies should take local fitted measures. In doing so farmers should considered in the planning, management and control measures to halt termite infestation and it’s impact on agriculture, and households’ income particularly and environmental generally. Keywords: Subterranean termite effect, Farmers’ traditional termite management practice