Journal Articles

Mweke A., Ulrichs C., Nana P., Akutse K. S., Fiaboe K.K.M., Maniania N. K. and Ekesi S. (2018) Evaluation of the entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae, Beauveria bassiana and Isaria sp. for the managment of Aphis craccivora (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Journal of Economic Entomology, doi: 10.1093/jee/toy1135.

Ndungu N. N., Kiatoko N., Masiga D. K., Raina S. K., Pirk C. W. W. and Yusuf A. A. (2018) Compounds extracted from heads of African stingless bees (Hypotrigona species) as a prospective taxonomic tool. Chemoecology 28, 51–60. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-00018-00256-00046.

Ndungu N.N., Kiatoko N., Sole C.L., Pirk C.W.W., Yusuf A.A., Raina S.K. and Masiga D.K. (2018) Resolving taxonomic ambiguity and cryptic speciation of Hypotrigona species through morphometrics and DNA barcoding. Journal of Apicultural Research, doi: 10.1080/00218839.00212018.01426348.

Nganso B.T., Fombong A.T., Yusuf A.A., Pirk C.W.W., Stuhl C. and Torto B. (2018) Low fertility, fecundity and numbers of mated female offspring explain the lower reproductive success of the parasitic mite Varroa destructor in African honeybees. Parasitology, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182018000616.

Ngom S., Perez R.C., Mbow M.A., Fall R., Niassy S., Cosoveanu A., Diop S.M., Ndiaye E.B., Diop M. and Lognay G. (2018) Larvicidal activity of neem oil and three plant essential oils from Senegal against Chrysodeixis chalcites (Esper, 1789). Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 8, 67–72. http://www.apjtb.org/text.asp?2018/2018/2011/2067/221140.

Njihia T.N., Torto B., Murungi L.K., Irungu J., Mwenda D.M. and Babin R. (2018) Ripe coffee berry volatiles repel second instar nymphs of Antestia bugs (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Antestiopsis thunbergii). Chemoecology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-00018-00259-00043.

Njuguna P.K., Murungi L.K., Fombong A.T., Teal P.E.A., Beck J.J. and Torto B. (2018) Cucumber and tomato volatiles: Influence on attraction in the melon fly Zeugodacus curcubitae (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1028b03452.

Ntiri E.S., Calatayud P.-A., Musyoka B., Van Den Berg J. and Le Ru B.P. (2018) Influence of

feeding-damaged plants on oviposition responses within a community of female moths.

Phytoparasitica, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-12018-10695-12601.

Nyang’au I. M., Kelboro G., Hornidge A.-K., Midega C.A.O. and Borgemeister C. (2018) Transdisciplinary research: Collaborative leadership and empowerment towards sustainability of push–pull technology. Sustainability 10, 2378. https://doi.org/2310.3390/su10072378

Nyasembe V.O., Tchouassi D.P., Pirk C.W.W., Sole C.L. and Torto B. (2018) Host plant forensics and olfactory-based detection in Afro-tropical mosquito disease vectors. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 12(2), e0006185. https://doi.org/0006110.0001371/journal.pntd.0006185.

Odanga J. J., Mohamed S., Mwalusepo S., Olubayo F., Nyankanga R., Khamis F., Rwomushana I., Johansson T. and Ekesi S. (2018) Spatial distribution of Bactrocera dorsalis and Thaumatotibia leucotreta in smallholder avocado orchards along altitudinal gradient of Taita Hills and Mount Kilimanjaro. Insects 9, 71. doi:10.3390/insects9020071.

Odero J., Gomes B., Fillinger U. and Weetman D. (2018) Detection and quantification of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquito larvae in experimental aquatic habitats using environmental DNA (eDNA). Wellcome Open Research 3, 26. doi: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.14193.12681.

Odindi J., Adam E., Abdel-Rahman E.M. and Mutanga O. (2018) Testing the spectral resolutions of the new multispectral sensors for detecting Phaeosphaeria leaf spot (PLS) infestations in maize crop. South African Journal of Geomatics 7, 1–10. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sajg.v4317i4311.4311.

Odindi J., Adam E., Abdel-Rahman E.M. and Mutanga O. (2018) Testing the spectral resolutions of the new multispectral sensors for detecting Phaeosphaeria leaf spot (PLS) infestations in maize crop. South African Journal of Geomatics 7, 1–10. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sajg.v4317i4311.4311.

Ogot N.O., Pittchar J.O., Midega C.A.O. and Khan Z. R. (2018) Attributes of push-pull technology in enhancing food and nutrition security. African Journal of Agriculture and Food Security 6, 229–242.