Repellent Effects of Selected Organic Leaf Extracts of (Hemsl.) A. Gray and (O. Hoffman) against Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).

Introduction: 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 effective in managing crop pests, their overuse and misuse is discouraged due to their detrimental effects on human and environment.