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Halubanza, Brian
2024·Doctor of Philosophy in·University of Zambia

As the global population continues to grow, ensuring food security remains a paramount challenge, especially in light of threats like devastating locust invasions. The agricultural sector in Zambia, particularly in the Sikaunzwe area of Kazungula district, Southern Province, faces unique...

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Phiri, James Simoko
2024·Doctor of Philosophy·University of Zambia

Knowledge of factors that regulate oviposition site selection by gravid anopheline mosquitoes is still limited and yet it is of great importance in the quest to develop alternative malaria vector control methods. In order to contribute to data and knowledge on the subject, this study...

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Zombe, Kadango
2024·Master of Science·University of Zambia

Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), commonly known as the fall armyworm (FAW), is an invasive insect pest of maize and other economically important cultivated crops globally. In the absence of proper control methods, FAW has the potential to cause 21 to 50 percent of maize crop yield losses....

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Muleba, Mbanga
2024·Doctor of Philosophy·University of Zambia

Vector control strategies based on available entomological information have not impacted malaria transmission in Nchelenge. Prior studies carried out in the district determined the identity and bionomics of the main malaria vectors as well as their status of insecticide resistance. However, this...

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