Insecticidal activity of Jatropha curcas and Ocimum canum powders against Spermophagus niger, the major pest of stored roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seeds in West Africa
January-June 2026 - Vol 17 Num. 1
In West Africa, Spermophagus niger is recognised as the principal pest of stored roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seeds and is commonly managed with synthetic insecticides. The use of botanica powders as biopesticides offers a sustainable alternative for managing stored product insect pests. This study aims to evaluate...
Insecticidal activity of Jatropha curcas and Ocimum canum powders against Spermophagus niger, the major pest of stored roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seeds in West Africa
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