Repellent Effects of Selected Organic Leaf Extracts of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray and Vernonia lasiopus (O. Hoffman) against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Introduction. Sitophilus zeamais infestation is among the major setbacks to sustainable maize farming and availability. It causes an estimated annual loss of 5–10% and 20–30% of the total maize grains loss in the temperate and tropical zones, respectively. Although synthetic pesticides are quick and...

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Main Authors: Stephen Maina Gitahi, Mathew Ngugi Piero, David Nganga Mburu, Alex Kingori Machocho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2021-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2718629