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Nutritional Quality of Four Novel Porridge Products Blended with Edible Cricket (Scapsipedus icipe) Meal for Food

Abstract: Currently, no data exist on the utilization of the newly described cricket species (Scapsipedus icipe) meal as

Survival rate, blood feeding habits and sibling species composition of Aedes simpsoni complex: Implications for arbovirus transmission risk in East Africa

Abstract: Aedes simpsoni complex has a wide distribution in Africa and comprises at least three described sub-species inc

A fungal‑based pesticide does not harm pollination service provided by the African stingless bee Meliponula ferruginea on cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Abstract: Stingless bees (Apidae: Meliponini) provide pollination services to crops and produce high–quality honey. The a

A scientific note on in-hive positioning determines small hive beetle trap efficacy

Abstract: The small hive beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida, a parasite of honey bees is endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa and has

Harnessing data science to improve integrated management of invasive pest species across Africa: An application to Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Abstract: After five years of its first report on the African continent, Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E.

Fragmented landscapes affect honey bee colony strength at diverse spatial scales in agroecological landscapes in Kenya

Abstract: Landscape fragmentation and habitat loss at multiple scales directly affect species abundance, diversity, and p

Integrating plant-to-plant communication and rhizospheremicrobial dynamics: ecological and evolutionary implicationsand a call for experimental rigor

Abstract: The perception of airborne chemical signals by plants can trigger reconfigurations of their metabolism that alt

Nutrient Quality and Maturity Status of Frass Fertilizer from nine Edible Insects

Abstract: Globally, there is growing interest to recycle organic waste using insect larvae into high-quality frass fertil

Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review

Abstract: Gender intersects with healthcare systems; this is equally true for arboviral vector control efforts. However,t

Microhabitat and patch selection detection from GPS tracking collars of semi-free ranging Mashona cattle within a semi-arid environment

Abstract: Over the last 30 years, the global positioning system (GPS) tracking collars have significantly enhanced livest

Impact of invasive insects on native insect communities

Abstract: Several biophysical factors are leading to the loss of biodiversity, among them the dominance of exotic invasiv

Economic and Ecological values of Frass Fertiliser from Black Soldier fly Agro-industrial waste processing

Abstract: The sustainable utilisation of black soldier fly (BSF) for recycling organic waste into high-quality protein fe

Optoelectronic property refinement of FASnI3 films for photovoltaic application

Abstract: Tin (Sn) is a promising substitute for lead (Pb) in organic–inorganic hybrid halide perovskite-photovoltaic dev

Floral turnover and climate drive seasonal bee diversityalong a tropical elevation gradient

Abstract: The contribution of seasonality in species communities to elevational diversityof tropical insects remains poor

From Farm to Fork: Crickets as Alternative Source of Protein, Minerals, and Vitamins

Abstract: Globally, there is growing interest to integrate cricket-based ingredients (flour) into food products to combat

Potential effects of changes in climate, population density and land use land cover on spatial distribution of Adansonia digitata suitable habitats in Africa

Abstract: The objective of the current study was to determine the potential effects of changes in climate, population den

Global population genetic structure and demographic trajectories of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens

Abstract: Background: The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is the most promising insect candidate for nutrient-recyc

Calibration of the SPEARpesticides bioindicator for cost-efective pesticide monitoring in East African streams

Abstract: Background: Pesticides are washed from agricultural felds into adjacent streams, where even short-term exposure

Organic Waste Substrates Induce Important Shifts in Gut Microbiota of Black Soldier Fly ( Hermetia illucens L.): Coexistence of Conserved, Variable, and Potential Pathogenic Microbes

Abstract: The sustainable utilization of black soldier fly (BSF) for recycling organic waste into nutrient-rich biomass,

Spatio‐temporal characteristics of meteorological drought under changing climate in semi‐arid region of northern Ethiopia

Abstract: Background: Below-normal availability of water for a considerable period of time induces occurrence of drought.

A global-scale expert assessment of drivers and risks associated with pollinator decline

Abstract: Pollinator decline has attracted global attention and substantial efforts are underway to respond through natio

Cost-Effectiveness of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal as Substitute of Fishmeal in Diets for Layer Chicks and Growers

Abstract: The acceptance of eco-friendly black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) as sustainable alternative protein ingredi

Low-cost technology for recycling agro-industrial waste intonutrient-rich organic fertilizer using black soldier fly

Abstract: Efforts to recycle organic waste using black soldier fly (BSF) larvae into high-quality alternative proteiningr

Affordable Processing of Edible Orthopterans Provides a Highly Nutritive Source of Food Ingredients

Abstract: Edible orthopterans (grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts) are major delicacies, especially across sub-Saharan A

Phylogenomic and morphological reevaluation of the bee tribes Biastini, Neolarrini, and Townsendiellini (Hymenoptera: Apidae) with description of three new species of Schwarzia.

Abstract: Bees of the tribes Biastini, Neolarrini, and Townsendiellini are cleptoparasites in the subfamily Nomadinae (Hy

Pollen diversity and protein content indifferentially degraded semi-arid landscapes inKenya

Abstract: In Africa there is a scarcity of information on how plant species that can provide forage for honey bees vary a

Ample glycosylation in membrane and cell envelope proteins may explain the phenotypic diversity and virulence in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex

Abstract: Multiple regulatory mechanisms including post-translational modifcations (PTMs) confer complexity to the simple

Wide-area invasive species propagation mapping is possible using phenometric trends.

Abstract: Invasive plant species in eastern Africa severely impede rangeland and cropland productivity with dire conseque

Black Soldier Fly-Composted Organic Fertilizer Enhances Growth, Yield, and Nutrient Quality of Three Key Vegetable Crops in Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract: Worldwide, French beans (Phaseolus vulgarisL.), tomato (Solanum lycopersicumL.), andkales (Brassica oleraceaL.v

Detection of the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii,in continental sub‑Saharan Africa

Abstract: The spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura, is an insect pest of soft-skinned fruit, native to E