In Burkina Faso, the groundnut is attacked during storage by the weevil Caryedon serratus Olivier. The damage caused by this pest can reach 70% in the absence of protection methods. To protect stored groundnut against C. serratus, essential oils extracted from four plants Lippia...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/26435
Sorghum is one of the most widely grown and consumed cereals in Sahelian countries, particularly in Burkina Faso. However, its cultivation faces numerous constraints, both biotic and abiotic. Among the biotic constraints, insect pests, notably the sorghum midge, Stenodiplosis sor...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95698
Sorghum midge, Stenodiplosis sorghicola (Coquillet, 1898) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) is one of the most damaging insect pests, significantly reducing the crop yield worldwide. The present study was carried out to improve understanding of farmers' perceptions of sorghum midge and th...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i33350
Drabo Samuel Fogné, Nabie Békouanan, Damiba Pascal, Dieni Ibonyé David, Tiendrebeogo Wendlasida Elvis Estélina & Ouedraogo Issoufou·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Since 2024, Burkina Faso has received repeated notifications concerning insect pests detected in international consignments of raw cashew nuts, highlighting the need for effective post-harvest management. This study assessed the quality-related storage conditions of raw cashew nu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11707