Research

Response of Ground-dwelling Arthropods to a ‘Push–pull’ Habitat Management System: Spiders as an Indicator group

Abstract: Studies were conducted to assess the numerical response of grounddwelli

Diversity and Abundance of Wild host Plants of Lepidopteran Stem borers in two Agro-ecological zones of Kenya

Abstract: A survey was carried out between 2005 and 2006 in two ecologically diff

The Use of Push-Pull Strategies in Integrated Pest Management

Abstract: Push-pull strategies involve the behavioral manipulation of insect pest

Scope for Genetic Enhancement of the Parasitisation Potential of Four Native Strains of Trichogrammatoidea sp. nr. lutea Girault (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) in Kenya

Abstract: In response to emerging interest in commercial mass production of Trich

Life History Parameters of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) Reared on Liquid Diets

Abstract: A liquid diet for rearing Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Teph

Inheritance of ‘Domestication’ Traits in Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.)

Abstract: Controlled crosses in bambara groundnut were attempted between a range

Virulence of the Entomopathogenic Fungi Beauveria Bassiana and Metarhizium Anisopliae to Sweet Potato Weevil Cylas Puncticollis and Effects on Fecundity and Egg Viability

Abstract: The virulence of eight isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae and four isol

Host Plants and Host Plant Preference Studies for Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Kenya, a New Invasive Fruit Fly Species in Africa

Abstract: Bactrocera invadens Drew, Tsuruta & White (Diptera: Tephritidae), a

Development and reproductive potential of diamondback moth Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) on cultivated and wild crucifer species in Kenya

Abstract: The development, survival and reproductive potential of diamondback mot

Polyphenols as Potential Indicators for Drought Tolerance in Tea (Camellia sinensis L.)

Abstract: Plant polyphenols have gained prominence in quality of plant products a

Landscape Effects on Crop Pollination Services: are there General Patterns?

Abstract: Pollination by bees and other animals increases the size, quality, or s

Life History of the Predatory Mite Phytoseiulus fragariae on Tetranychus evansi and Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Phytoseiidae, Tetranychidae) at Five Temperatures

Abstract: Tetranychus evansi Baker and Pritchard and Tetranychus urticae Koch (Ac

Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae)

Abstract: Two correlative approaches to the challenge of ecological niche modelin

Side-effects of Pesticides on the Life Cycle of the Mite Pathogenic Fungus Neozygites Xoridana

Abstract: The tomato red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi Baker and Pritchard, is

Interspecific Competition Between Diadegma Semiclausum Hellen and Diadegma mollipla (Holmgren), Parasitoids of the Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella (L), Feeding on a New Host Plant

Abstract: Interspecific competition between an introduced parasitoid species aime

Isolation and characterization of microsatellite markers in the newly discovered invasive fruit fly pest in Africa, Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Abstract: We describe the isolation and characterization of 11 polymorphic micros

Effect of Temperature on Development and Survival of Immature Stages of Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Abstract: The development and survival of immature stages of Bactrocera invadens

Landscape ecology and expanding range of biocontrol agent taxa enhance prospects for diamondback moth management: A review.

Abstract: Diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is a globally significant pest o

Susceptibilities of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus-infected and noninfected Diaphorina citri to entomopathogenic fungi and their detoxification enzyme activities under different temperatur

Abstract: Some entomopathogenic fungi species, Isaria fumosorosea, and Hirsutella

Management of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by nutritional indices study and botanical extracts of Millettia ferruginea and Azadirachta indica

Abstract: The development of hosts that are resistant and evaluation of botanical

Control of invasive Liriomyza leafminer species and compliance with food safety standards by small scale snow pea farmers in Kenya

Abstract: The Kenyan horticultural industry faces a new challenge following invas

Attraction response of adult Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and Rhipicephalus pulchellus (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks to extracts from Calpurnia aurea (Fabaceae)

Abstract: Experiments were carried out to investigate the response of two tick sp

Impact of an exotic parasitoid on Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) population dynamics, damage and indigenous natural enemies in Kenya

Abstract: Diadegma semiclausum (Helle´n) (Hymenoptera: lchneumonidae), an exotic

On the Occurrence of Bistrispinaria, Grass-breeding Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Kenya, with an Addition to the Tephritid Checklist of Kakamega Forest.

Abstract: Identification of specimens from Malaise trap collections and rearings

Genotypic response of brachiaria grass (Brachiaria spp.) accessions to drought stress.

Abstract: Background and Objective: Brachiaria, a warm season C4 grass, is rapidl

Adaptation to and Small-Scale Rearing of Invasive Fruit Fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) on Artificial Diet

Abstract: Larval rearing of Bactrocera invadens Drew, Tsuruta & White (Dipter

Testing the spectral resolutions of the new multispectral sensors for detecting Phaeosphaeria leaf spot (PLS) infestations in maize crop

Abstract: Maize is one of the most important subsistence and commercial crops in

Bionomics of the Acarophagous Ladybird Beetle Stethorus tridens Fed Tetranychus evansi

Abstract: The bionomics of Stethorus tridens Gordon fed Tetranychus evansi Baker

Life Tables of the Predatory mite Phytoseiulus Longipes Feeding on Tetranychus evansi at Four Temperatures (Acari: Phytoseiidae, Tetranychidae)

Abstract: The tomato red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi, is reported as a severe

Molecular diagnosis of a previously unreported predator–prey association in coffee: Karnyothrips flavipes Jones (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) predation on the coffee berry borer

Abstract: The coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei, is the most important pest