Fall armyworm (FAW) is a major pest of maize and causes huge losses. Chemical pesticides are the commonly used control strategy among farmers. The efficacy of baculoviruses against FAW has been proven; however, farmers may not be able to afford the products.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCowpea aphid, , is a major cowpea pest. Cowpea-cereal intercrop alone does not effectively manage the pest. Use of pesticides in intercrop leads to health and environmental risks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCowpea, Vigna unguiculata ((L.) Walp; Fabales: Fabaceae), is an important indigenous vegetable and grain legume in the tropics where it represents a major diet component. Cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora (Koch; Hemiptera: Aphididdae) is a major pest causing up to 100% yield losses.
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