• The semiochemistry of fruits as seen through the lens of Tephritid fruit flies and their parasitoids 

  Raphael, Njurai Miano (University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2024)

  The tephritid fruit fly is a term well-known in fruit and vegetable production. Several techniques including the use of parasitoids have been deployed for fruit fly control. In Sub-Saharan Africa,Fopius arisanus (Sonan) ...
• Impact of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana on Bee Pollinators (Hymenoptera: Apidae), and Modelling their Performance in Bee Colonies 

  Omuse, Evanson Rigan (The University of Nairobi, 2021)

  Insect pollination sustains the biodiversity of 90% of wild plants, and 75% of crop species for food and nutritional security. Chemical pesticides used to manage arthropod pests constitute a key driver to the unprecedented ...
• Modelling the Transmission Dynamics of African Animal Trypanosomiasis; A Case Study of Shimba Hills, Kwale County, Kenya 

  Gladys, Jerono Rotich (Pwani University, 2023)

  African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) is caused by parasites of the species Trypanosoma vivax, Trypanosoma congolense, and Trypanosoma rhodesiense. Of 48 sub-Saharan African nations, 36 have endemic cases of AAT. The disease ...
• Diversity of the Gut Microbiome of Chicken Fed With Black Soldier Fly Larvae -Based Feeds 

  Evalyne, Wambui Ndotono (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2023)

  Industrial rearing of insects, especially the black soldier fly, is gaining momentum in recent years because of the increase in food and feed insecurity, high prices of animal feeds and animal proteins, and population ...
• Metabolomic Analysis of Trypanosoma Congolense and Leishmania Mexicana Treated with Selected Antiparasitic Drugs and in Silico Modelling of Potential Drug Targets 

  Ondari, Laurah Nyasita (Pwani University, 2022)

  Animal African Trypanosomiasis (AAT) is a devastating parasitic disease caused by a variety of haemoflagellate extracellular protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma. It is endemic in 37 of the 55 countries in Africa and is ...
• Assesment of the Nutritional Value, Microbial Quality and Sensory Acceptance of Cookies Enriched With Edible Longhorn Grasshoper (ruspolia differens serville) Flours from Different Processing Methods 

  Brian Onyango, Ochieng (Egerton University, 2023)

  Long-horned grasshopper (Ruspolia differens), an edible insect native to sub-Saharan Africa, is considered a delicacy by some communities in the region and contributes 5-10% of the protein intake. However, its full utilization ...
• Evaluation of Consumer Willingness to Pay for Chicken Eggs Produced from Commercial Black Soldier Fly (Hermatia Illucens) Larvae Based Feed in Kiambu County Kenya 

  Colleta, Nabwile Khaemba (Egerton University, 2023)

  Poultry production is gaining a wider importance in Kiambu County as a source of food and income generation. The egg productivity and quality are important factors considered by consumers. The production is however ...
• Analysis of Metabolite Compounds in Ruminants and their Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emission 

  Omondi, Victor Ochieng (The University of Nairobi, 2019)

  Ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep, and camels host highly diverse microbial communities in their rumens that ferment fibrous plant materials to produce energy. However, this fermentation process also generates significant ...
• Blood Meal Analysis and Arbovirus Detection in A Sylvatic Aedes Chaussieri at Oloolua Forest, Kenya 

  Kisero Okiro, Robinson Okoth (The University Of Nairobi, 2022)

  Arboviral pathogens are a growing public health problem especially in Africa. Bridge vectors facilitate virus transmission to humans from forest or sylvatic environments although the species involved are not fully understood. ...
• Management of Tuta absoluta with introduced and native biocontrol agents 

  Sambo, S Mama (North-West University, 2022)

  Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum L. (Solanaceae) is severely damaged by the South American tomato moth, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Surveys among producers confirmed that the use of synthetic insecticides ...
• Evaluation of the Quality changes of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties during storage in Hermetic Polyethylene Bags 

  Micah, Rambeka Momanyi (Egerton University, 2022)

  Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are extensively cultivated in sub-Saharan Africa as a cheap source of proteins, starch, dietary fiber, and excellent mineral salts and vitamins. However,beans are lost due to poor ...
• Perfomance of Exotic Chicken fed insect-based diets effect on laying Capacity, Egg Characteristics and Economic Returns 

  Esther, Khayanga Sumbule (Egerton University, 2021)

  Increasing demand for soybean meal and fishmeal for use in formulating animal feeds has led to increased prices and moreover their availability in future might be limited. Insect rearing can be part of the solution because ...
• Role of Grasses in Oviposition site selection by Malaria Vectors in Western Kenya 

  Getachew, Eticha Bokore (Maseno University, 2022)

  Malaria continues to be among the top leading causes of illness and deaths in Africa. Its elimination is challenging in high transmission areas using insecticide-based intervention tools alone. Understanding the ecology ...
• Impact Assessment of Integrated Pest Management Strategy for control of Mango Fruit fly on Women decision making among Smallholder Mango producers in Machakos County, Kenya 

  Hannah, Mumbi Gichungi (University of Nairobi, 2021)

  Improved technology increases agricultural productivity which translates to increased income from the farm. This escalates women loss of control to agricultural production and marketing due to persistent gender disparities ...
• Prevalence and transmission of selected infectious disease-causing enzootic and zoonotic pathogens by haematophagous camel keds, Hippobosca camelina, in Laisamis, Marsabit county of northern Kenya 

  Kidambasi, Kevin (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2021)

  Hippobosca camelina, also known as camel keds or camel louse flies, are the most common blood-sucking ectoparasites infesting camels in, Laisamis Ward, northern Kenya. The ability of these obligate haematophagous biting ...
• Comparing Mitochondrial Gene Sequences of Aedes Aegypti in East Africa to the Global Anthropophilic Strain 

  Brian, Bwanya Edward (Pwani University, 2021)

  Advances in genotyping methods have shed more light into mosquito genetics and improved our understanding of vector-borne disease transmission cycles. Outside of Africa, Aedes aegypti, the main vector of arboviruses such ...
• Occurrence and Interactions of Mycobiomes with the Anopheles gambiae Host 

  Godfrey, Indinda Nattoh (Pan African University, 2021)

  Anopheles mosquitoes are colonized by diverse microorganisms that may influence hosts‟ biology and vectorial capacity. Resident Anopheles bacterial symbionts isolated from these hosts are known to influence traits such ...
• Major pests of African indigenous vegetables in Tanzania and the effects of plant nutrition on spider mite management 

  Jackline, Kendi Mworia (Universität Hannover, 2021)

  Pest status of insect pests is dynamic. In East Africa, there is scanty information on pests and natural enemy species of common African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs). To determine the identity and distribution of pests and ...
• Vector potential of Aedes (Stegomyia) spp. populations and risk of dengue and yellow fever virus transmission in three Kenyan cities 

  Sheila, Biloh Agha (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Dengue (DENV) and Yellow fever (YFV) viruses are medically important flaviviruses that are transmitted by Aedes mosquito vectors of the subgenus Stegomyia especially Aedes aegypti and Aedes bromeliae, respectively, in ...
• Black Soldier Fly larvae as a Sustainable Animal feed ingredient in Kenya 

  Shaphan, Y.Chia (Wageningen University, 2019)

  In low-income countries where the poor rely on agriculture for livelihood, intensification of agricultural production to develop profitable and inclusive fish and livestock enterprises is one way to increase food production ...

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