American Journal of Entomology

Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2017

  • Identification of Encountered Bovine Tick Species in and Around Gambela Town

    Hasen Awel Yunus, Yemane Tesfaye Mamo, Bekele Yalew, Abebe Mekonine, Ejigu Zeben

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2017
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 25 April 2017
    Accepted: 17 May 2017
    Published: 26 June 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aje.20170101.11
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    Abstract: A cross sectional study was conducted from December, 2016 to June, 2016 in and around Gambela town to identify different tick species infesting cattle, and host related risk factors for infestation. Adult ticks were collected from 286 cows and both physicaland microscopical examination were performed. Host related risk factors such as age, sex and ... Show More
  • Tick Infestation of Cattle in Three Markets in Makurdi, North-Central, Nigeria

    Obadiah Happiness Igwe, Onah Isegbe Emmanuel, Ugochukwu Joy Uju, Gbinde Alfred Keghnen

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2017
    Pages: 6-10
    Received: 27 April 2017
    Accepted: 5 May 2017
    Published: 28 June 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aje.20170101.12
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    Abstract: Ectoparasites infestation is one of the major veterinary problems affecting livestock industries in Nigeria. A survey of tick infestation was carried out on cattle reared in three popular cattle markets in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. 1959 ticks were recovered from the 142 cattle examined. Types of ticks found were Boophilus decoloratus 66(3.4%),... Show More
  • A Preliminary Survey of Ectoparasites and Their Predilection Sites on Some Livestock Sold in Wadata Market, Makurdi, Nigeria

    Onah Isegbe Emmanuel, Akor Aaron Anyebe, Omudu Edward Agbo, Uweh Philomena Odeh, Opoggen Love, Idoko Marvin Agogo

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2017
    Pages: 11-15
    Received: 27 April 2017
    Accepted: 5 May 2017
    Published: 28 June 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aje.20170101.13
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    Abstract: An investigation of ectoparasites of some livestock sold in Wadata Market, Makurdi, Nigeria was conducted between August and October, 2014. Sixty (60) cattle, sheep, goat and poultry were examined. Visual screening, handpicking, use of forceps and brushing methods were employed and specific points were the ectoparasites were removed were noted. A t... Show More
  • Bio-efficacy of Chemical Insecticides Against Spodoptera litura Infesting Soybean

    Chhabil Dudhbale, Amit Surpam, Rajkumar Kothikar, Mina Koche

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2017
    Pages: 16-18
    Received: 11 May 2017
    Accepted: 5 June 2017
    Published: 24 July 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aje.20170101.14
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    Abstract: The bio-efficacy of chlorantraniliprole, quinolphos, lamda cyhalothrin, diflubenzuron, endosulfan, triazophos and indoxacarb were evaluated against tobacco leaf eating caterpillar Spodoptera litura infesting soybean. The soybean was sprayed twice with respective insecticides at 10 days interval starting from 35 days after germination. The experimen... Show More
  • Effect of Host Plant on Biology and Life Table Parameters of Sipha maydis (Pass.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

    Francisco La Rossa, Albano Giudici, Araceli Vasicek, María Carolina López, Carlos Bainotti

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, September 2017
    Pages: 19-26
    Received: 22 May 2017
    Accepted: 13 June 2017
    Published: 26 July 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aje.20170101.15
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    Abstract: Sipha (Rugsia) maydis (Pass.) is an important pest of wheat and it has been reported throughout the Mediterranean region, into Central and South Asia, South Africa, South America and North America The development, survivorship, and life table parameters of R. padi were evaluated in a growth chamber on seven wheat cultivars as follows: ACA 315, Bagu... Show More