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Biotic resistance towards Hydrellia egeriae, a biological control agent for the aquatic weed Egeria densa, in South Africa
Egeria densa is a submerged aquatic weed that can grow into dense monocultures in rivers and dams in South Africa, …
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New data on an old pest complex: The status of Phlyctinus callosus Schönherr and Phlyctinus xerophilus Haran (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in South Africa
Phlyctinus is an endemic weevil genus of the Cape Floristic Region that comprises eight to ten species, previously classified under …
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Professor Stefan Hendrik Foord (1971–2023)
ecology, animal physiology, biological assessment, applied animal ecology and research methods. In addition, as part of his undergraduate and postgraduate …
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Insecticidal activity of crude olive pomace oils from Kabylia (Algeria) against the infestation of Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) and Sitophilus oryzae (L.) in stored wheat grains
The insecticidal effect of four crude olive pomace oils extracted from pomace collected from four localities of Kabylia, refined olive …
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The effect of permanent protective netting on insect pest prevalence in citrus orchards in South Africa
The use of protective netting is becoming an increasingly popular practice in the citrus industry in South Africa. However, data …
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Book Review: Southern African Moths and their Caterpillars
Southern African Moths and their Caterpillars. Hermann Staude, Mike Picker and Charles Griffiths. Pelagic Publishing, 20–22 Wenlock Road, London N1 …
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Chrysomya chloropyga (copper-tailed blowfly) larvae reared on abattoir waste as a protein source for broiler production: carcass traits, meat quality and sensory attributes
The larvae of the copper-tailed blowfly (Chrysomya chloropyga) have the potential to break down high-risk waste such as abattoir waste …
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Determining the efficacy of push-pull for management of Eldana saccharina (Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in sugarcane through on-farm field trials in KwaZulu-Natal.
An area-wide integrated pest management (AW-IPM) programme was developed to improve management of Eldana saccharina Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), a major …
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Coexistence of Ammoxenus (Gnaphosidae) spider species on and between termitaria of Microhodotermes viator (Hodotermitidae) at a Karoo site
Previous studies of some species of Ammoxenus spiders demonstrated them to be monophagous predators of certain termites. Upon observing Ammoxenus …
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Distribution and impact of the Asian seed beetle, Megabruchidius tonkineus (Pic, 1904) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) on Gleditsia triacanthos L. seeds in South Africa
Honey locust, Gleditsia triacanthos (Fabaceae) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America. The tree has been introduced worldwide …
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Arthropod associates of Kenyan buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris): a field survey for biological control candidates of a globally important invasive grass
Invasive species are the second largest contributor to biodiversity loss and drivers of ecosystem change. Buffelgrass is a C4, perennial …
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Optimisation of adult Anopheles funestus blood-feeding on an artificial membrane feeding system
Malaria is one of the most severe vector-borne diseases caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. Laboratory-reared anophelines …
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Diversity of insect pests of common bean and pigeon pea in the Republic of Congo revealed by DNA barcoding
In Central Africa, the development of leguminous crops is accompanied by a proliferation of pests, such as seed-beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: …
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Identification and virulence screening of fungal and bacterial entomophathogens of the edible long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) from Uganda
Natural enemies are major challenges in laboratory rearing of grasshoppers, but the identity and virulence of these towards the edible …
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Evaluating the establishment of a new water hyacinth biological control agent in South Africa
Megamelus scutellaris Berg (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) is the most recent of nine biological control agents developed to manage invasive water hyacinth, …
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A checklist of the dacine fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae, Dacinae) of Mozambique
Here we present a checklist of all records of dacine fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae) from Mozambique, based on verified …
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Nutritive and immunological benefits derived from the honey bee gut microbiome are threatened by anthropogenic stressors
Insect gut microbes have a disproportionate effect on their hosts, including the honey bee, Apis mellifera L. The honey bee …
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Wild olive seed weevil, Anchonocranus oleae Marshall (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in cultivated olives in South Africa
Wild olive seed weevil, Anchonocranus oleae Marshall, larvae as well as oviposition and feeding damage were recorded in cultivated olives …
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Descriptions of a new Aedes species and subspecies of the subgenus Aedimorphus, from southwest Cameroon and updated key for the species of the “Domesticus group”
Male specimens of Aedes stenostylus Cornel, Kowo & Mayi sp. nov. and Aedes leptolabis ssp. talangayensis Cornel, Kowo & Mayi …
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Entomopathogenic fungi associated with cultivated honeybush, Cyclopia spp., in South Africa and their pathogenicity towards a leafhopper pest, Molopopterus sp. (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)
The southern and eastern parts of the African Fynbos region favour the production of honeybush tea. Honeybush biomass and extracts …