Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) is one of the most important vegetables in Kenya, mainly grown by smallholder farmers for food and source of income. Its production is hampered by insect pests and diseases, leading to economic yield losses. Row cover insect proof nets...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/20583
The use of synthetic pesticides has made important impacts on aphid control. However, it has limitations due to the development of aphid resistance and negative effects on human health and the environment. In this research, we explore alternatives to pesticides by examining the...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2017/29849
Common bean is the most important pulse crop in Kenya, though small scale farmers involved in its farming have limited access to quality seeds resistant to pests such as bean stem maggot, thereby limiting its production from potential yield production of 2000 kg ha-1 to less than...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/24915
Fipronyl are chemical formulations of phenyl pyrazole insecticide acting on the chloride channel of nervous system of insects to hinder chloride metabolism of γ- amino butyric acid of insect’s nervous system resulting in excess neuronal stimulation followed by death. It has good...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/21725
Pigeonpea is an important pulse crop that has gained importance in semi-arid tropics, although its yield potential has not been fully realized due to biotic and abiotic stresses that limit its production. Insect pest complex of pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), sucking bug (Clavi...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/22216
Fipronyl is chemical formulations of phenyl pyrazole insecticide acting on the chloride channel of nervous system of insects to hinder chloride metabolism of γ- amino butyric acid of insect’s nervous system. It has good control against Microtermes nataensis from attacking buildin...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22327