Archive:: American Journal of Entomology:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2025

Research Article
Assessment of Beekeeping Practices in Selected Urban Areas of East Shewa and West Arsi Zones of Oromia, Ethiopia

Desta Abi Gemedi^*, Mekonnen Walditsadik Bayi, Taye Beyene Lema, Tesfaye Alemu Aredo

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2025

Pages: 63-76

Received: 27 January 2025

Accepted: 26 March 2025

Published: 19 April 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.aje.20250902.11

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Abstract: The beekeeping status of urban land was assessed in Sheshemene, Wondo, Negele Arsi, Bishoftu, Modjo and Batu urban areas of Oromia regional State, Ethiopia. Data were collected from purposively selected 130 urban residents through a formal survey. The survey was covered about 81.7% of men respondents in all the urban beekeeping areas and the highes... Show More

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Commentary
The Need for Future Research on the Impact of Essential Oil Repellents in Patch Form to Prevent Mosquito Bites

Rachel Harris Blanton^*, Gary Tramer

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2025

Pages: 77-80

Received: 9 April 2025

Accepted: 18 April 2025

Published: 9 May 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.aje.20250902.12

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Abstract: There exists a large body of research indicating repellent properties of various essentials oil (EO) formulations, with a particular emphasis on repellant impact on multiple mosquito species with the ability to carry and spread diseases such as dengue, malaria and Zika virus. This presents an alternative to chemical repellents such as N,N-diethyl-m... Show More

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