R. A. Essien

Insect Pest Complex and Beneficial Insects Associated with Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) (Lam.) in Southern Nigeria and Key Pests to Consider in Control Programmes

Y. I. Uwaidem, O. A. Borisade, R. A. Essien & E. A. Akpan · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2018

Survey of insects on sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas (Lam) was conducted in Southern Nigeria during two cultivation periods within a season, March-July and August-December, to identify key pests and beneficial species that can be exploited in future biocontrol programmes.  The reco...