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Pathogens, endosymbionts, and blood-meal sources of host-seeking ticks in the fast-changing Maasai Mara wildlife ecosystem

Abstract: The role of questing ticks in the epidemiology of tick-borne diseases in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve (

Molecular characterization of Trypanosoma vivax in tsetse flies confirms the presence of the virulent Tvv4 genotype in Kenya: Potential implications for the control of trypanosomiasis in Shim

Abstract: Trypanosoma vivax is a vector-borne protozoan parasite of livestock endemic to Africa and South America. To dat

Three-gene PCR and high-resolution melting analysis for differentiating vertebrate species mitochondrial DNA for biodiversity research and complementing forensic surveillance.

Abstract: Reliable molecular identification of vertebrate species from morphologically unidentifiable tissue is critical

Interactions between two parasitoids of Tephritidae

Abstract: The braconid wasp, Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead), was introduced in Kenya from Hawaii for classical bi

Insights in the global genetics and gut microbiome of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens: Implications for animal feed safety control

Abstract: The utilization of the black soldier fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens L. for recycling organic waste into high-quali

Cellular and molecular targets of waterbuck repellent blend odors in antennae of Glossina fuscipes fuscipes, Newstead, 1910

Abstract: Insects that transmit many of the world’s deadliest animal diseases, for instance trypanosomosis, find their su

Anaplasma and Theileria Pathogens in Cattle of Lambwe Valley, Kenya: A Case for Pro-Active Surveillance in the Wildlife-Livestock Interface

Abstract: Tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are major constraints to livestock production and a threat to public health in Afri

Towards early response to desert locust swarming in eastern Africa by estimating timing of hatching

Abstract: Desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) plagues threaten agricultural production, food security and the environme

Gendered analysis of the demand for poultry feed in Kenya.

Abstract: This paper uses a translog cost function approach to study the farm-level demand for poultry feed in Kenya. The

Arthropod intelligence?

Abstract: Macphail’s “null hypothesis,” that there are no differences in intelligence, qualitative, or quantitative, betw

Tick-borne pathogens, including Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus, at livestock markets and slaughterhouses in western Kenya

Abstract: Vectors of emerging infectious diseases have expanded their distributional ranges in recent decades due to incr

Repurposing the orphan drug nitisinone to control the transmission of African trypanosomiasis

Abstract: Tsetse transmit African trypanosomiasis, which is a disease fatal to both humans and animals. A vaccine to prot

Evaluation of improved coloured targets to control riverine tsetse in East Africa: A Bayesian approach

Abstract: Riverine tsetse (Glossina spp.) transmit Trypanosoma brucei gambiense which causes Gambian Human African Trypan

Leveraging computational intelligence to identify and map suitable sites for scaling up augmentative biological control of cereal crop pests

Abstract: Fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) is a major pest affecting cereal production in Africa.

Efficacy of Botanical Extract Formulations of Zanthroxylum usambarense and Warburgia ugandensis on Post-Harvest Management of Sitophilus zeamais in Maize

Abstract: Sitophilus zeamais causes significant losses to maize produce worldwide. The use of biodegradable and environme

System Dynamics Modeling for Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Supply Chains: A Case Study of Kenya and Rwanda

Abstract: Disruptions in the food supply chains caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have destabilized the balance between pro

Computational Biogeographic Distribution of the Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) Moth in Eastern Africa

Abstract: The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith, has caused massive maize losses since its attack on

A Systematic Review on Advancements in Remote Sensing for Assessing and Monitoring Land Use and Land Cover Changes Impacts on Surface Water Resources in Semi-Arid Tropical Environments

Abstract: This study aimed to provide a systematic overview of the progress made in utilizing remote sensing for assessin

Entomological assessment of tsetse-borne trypanosome risk in the Shimba Hills human-wildlife-livestock interface, Kenya

Abstract: Shimba Hills is a wildlife area in Kenya and a major focus of tsetse-borne trypanosomes in East Africa. In Shim

Economic impact of a classical biological control program: application to Diachasmimorpha longicaudata against Batrocera dorsalis fruit fy in Kenya

Abstract: Classical biological control (CBC) has been exploited as a safer alternative for suppressing the oriental fruit

Mathematical modelling of the interactive dynamics of wild and Microsporidia MB-infected mosquitoes

Abstract: A recent discovery highlighted that mosquitoes infected with Microsporidia MB are unable to transmit the Plasmo

Evaluating the efficacy of Mazao Tickoff (Metarhizium anisopliae ICIPE 7) in controlling natural tick infestations on cattle in coastal Kenya: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Ticks and tick-borne diseases cause substantial economic losses to the livestock industry in sub-Saharan Africa

Aroma characterization and consumer acceptance of four cookie products enriched with insect (Ruspolia differens) meal

Abstract: This research aims to advance knowledge on the impact of four processing methods on volatile compounds from ins

Data to understand the biotransfer of heavy metals along the soil-plant-edible insect-human food chain in Africa

Abstract: Data on the biotransfer of heavy metals along the soil-plant-edible insect-human food chain collected along a 6

Waste to value: Global perspective on the impact of Entomocomposting on Environmental health, Greenhouse gas Mitigation and soil Bioremediation

Abstract: The innovative use of insects to recycle low-value organic waste into value-added products such as food, feed a

Pollinator‑dependent crops signifcantly contribute to diets and reduce household nutrient defciencies in sub‑Saharan Africa

Abstract: Recent literature highlights the potential of animal pollinator-dependent (PD) crops in enhancing food and nutr

Insect pollination and pollinator supplementation enhances fruit weight, quality, and marketability of avocado (Persea americana)

Abstract: Avocado is a pollinator-dependent crop rich in fiber, monounsaturated oils, vitamins, and minerals, which is se

Production, consumption, and market supply of edible crickets: insights from East Africa

Abstract: Globally, crickets are gaining recognition as a valuable alternative protein source for human consumption due t

Susceptibility of the Western Honey Bee Apis mellifera and the African Stingless Bee Meliponula ferruginea (Hymenoptera: Apidae) to the Entomopathogenic Fungi Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauv

Abstract: This study assessed the nontarget effect of entomopathogenic fungi on the Western honey bee Apis mellifera L. a

Inventory reveals wide biodiversity of edible insects in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract: In response to growing food demand, edible insects are perceived as an opportunity to alleviate food insecurity