Population Dynamics of Insect Pests Associated with Cabbage and Cauliflower and Farmers’ Friendly IPM

a comparison of teachers and supervisors, with respect to teacher efficacy and reflection

supervisors play an undeniable role in training teachers, before starting their professional experience by preparing them, at the initial years of their teaching by checking their work within the proper framework, and later on during their teaching by assessing their progress. but surprisingly, exploring their attributes, professional demands, and qualifications has remained a neglected theme i...

Development and use of a biological control — IPM system for insect pests of crucifers

An effective biological control-integrated pest management (BC-IPM) system that maximizes biological control of Plutella xylostella (L.), Artogeia rapae (L.), and Trichoplusia ni Hubner) has been developed. In the first phase, chemical insecticides were replaced by the judicious use of the microbial insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis; there was an immediate reduction (>50%) in the number of tre...

Insect Pests and Arthropod Predators Associated with Tree-Turf Landscapes

Insect pests of sweetpotato in Uganda: farmers’ perceptions of their importance and control practices

Insect pests are among the most important constraints limiting sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) production in Africa. However, there is inadequate information about farmers' knowledge, perceptions and practices in the management of key insect pests. This has hindered development of effective pest management approaches for smallholder farmers. A standard questionnaire was used to interview individu...

The ecology of vertebrate pests and integrated pest management (IPM)