The maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, is responsible for an estimated 15 to 40% loss of corn
kernels in the field and during storage. Phosphine-based fumigants and insecticides, such …

The evaluation of sublethal effects of botanical insecticides is a key tool to develop new
strategies in pest management programs, since they potentially affect insect physiology and …

While Moringa oleifera Lam. is gaining importance in Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa,
it is unclear whether research is following the quick pace of its development on the …

According to the United Nations (UN), the global population may skyrocket to 9.8 billion
people in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100, placing an overwhelming burden on food security …

Botanicals have been encouraged as substitutes for conventional pesticides to reduce the
impact of the latter on the environment. In line with that, we studied the effects of two plant …

Bruchid beetles (Callosobruchus maculatus and Callosobruchus chinensis), and maize
weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) are important insect pests during the postharvest period …

This study emphasizes the phytochemical study of some locally available botanicals against
maize weevils. Nine plant parts were collected from six plant species. The test plant powder …

Phytopathogenic Fusarium species are restricting factors causing diseases and yield loss in
crop production. As part of exploration for pesticides from medicinal plants, this study aimed …

Cowpea beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus, is a major pest of stored cowpea. Farmers use
mostly synthetic insecticides to control the pest in store, although biopesticides such as …

Synthetic chemicals continue to play an important role in reducing storage losses
attributable to insect pest activities. However, the adverse effects associated with some …