The spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) is one of the most destructive pests of maize in the warm, low altitude regions of Zambia. A study was carried out in Sinazongwe district, which is located at about 600 metres above sea level in the Southern Province to determine the incidence of...
Download PDF ↓Storage losses present a major threat to food security among the small-holder farmers in Africa. The Maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky, is one of the most important storage pest for which breeding for resistance is the best option for reducing storage losses. A study was conducted to...
Download PDF ↓The study conducted to access the insecticidal activity of selected plant extracts:Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globules., Guava, Psidium guajava l., Neem, Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Tephrosia, Tephrosia vogelii F (Hook) and water Hyacinth Erchhornia crassipes (Martius) Solms-Laubach, against the...
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