Written by Paramanandham Joothi
Published on Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Carbronid and Sphecid wasps are known for constructing distinctive nests with specific architectural designs, which serve as sites for egg-laying and larval development. This study examined the nest characteristics and prey selection for the mud dauber wasp, Sceliphron madraspatanum, at the A.V.C. College campus from January to March 2019. The research focuses on both active and abandoned nests, revealing that S. madraspatanum nests are typically built on bright surfaces, offering protection fro
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Written by Kissi Therese Appoh Perrine
Published on Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
The overuse of synthetic pesticides in agricultural environments has caused numerous issues, including insect resistance and environmental contamination. As a result, research has increasingly turned toward plants with insect-repellent properties. This study aimed to evaluate the insecticidal potential of different extracts of Ocimum gratissimum L. (crude extract, extract fractions, and essential oil) against Nasutitermes termites that damage cocoa crops. The crude extracts were prepared by mace
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Written by Yumnam Rajlakshmi Devi
Published on Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Antheraea proylei J., a vital silkworm species from the Northeastern region of India, is primarily farmed for tasar silk production. This silkworm is highly susceptible to various pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, with the recent emergence of the tiger band disease, a viral infection that severely affects larval development and cocoon production, leading to substantial economic losses in the silk industry. The gut microbiota plays a key role in the silkworm's nutrition and i
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Written by Anna G. Kinareikina
Published on Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Understanding the changes in insect organisms due to insecticide exposure and their species-specific responses is crucial for comprehending the evolutionary and environmental aspects of pesticide resistance. While the mechanism behind resistance to chlorfenapyr, a pyrrole group insecticide, remains unclear, this study investigates the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity in adult houseflies (Musca domestica) of a chlorfenapyr-resistant strain (ChlA) selected with chlorfenapyr. This research also
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Written by Oleen Machona
Published on Vol 3 Issue 1, 2023
Over the past decade, Zimbabwe produced about a quarter of the national soya bean requirements, with the remainder being met by imports from neighboring countries such as South Africa, Malawi, and Zambia. This research investigates the potential of Tenebrio molitor larvae, or mealworms, as a sustainable protein source for animal feed. The study investigates the optimal breeding conditions for mealworms in Zimbabwe, focusing on factors such as feed composition, temperature, air circulation, relat
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