Pesticide exposure is thought to be one of the common reasons for the decline in amphibian
populations, a phenomenon that is a major threat to global biodiversity. Although the single …

Bees are the important natural resources, play a crucial role in maintaining diversity and
sustaining food security. In the past couple of years, these tiny animals are facing problems …

World demand for honey and hive products is in excess of marketed production. In Africa,
honey is the most important hive product and is the main driver of producers venturing in …

Neonicotinoid insecticides are exclusively used for insect control in many parts of the globe.
Since early 1992, various neonicotinoid active compounds have been used for pest control …

This study reports for the first-time managed honey bee colony loss rates and associated risk
factors during the active beekeeping season 2022/2023 in nine Sub-Saharan African …

Pollinators, including honeybees, contribute significantly to livelihood improvement as well
as socio-economic and environmental conservation, a fact that is globally undisputed …

Soil-dwelling insect pests constitute a significant challenge to vegetable production and food
security, with their damage being exacerbated by climate change, land degradation, and …

I express my thanks and appreciation to my supervisors Dr. Mildred Nawiri, Prof. Alex
Machocho and Dr. Helida Oyieke for their guidance, advice, support and encouragement …

Cabbage and Onion production in sub-Saharan Africa face numerous pest constraints that
needs to be overcome to feed the rapidly growing population. This study aimed to establish …