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Useful Plants in Traditional Control of Insect Pests

1998; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 6; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1300/j044v06n02_06

ISSN

1540-3580

Autores

Mu’awiya Abubakar, E. M. Abdurahman,

Tópico(s)

Biological Control of Invasive Species

Resumo

ABSTRACT A survey conducted in Kaduna State, Nigeria, identified plants and methodologies used by local people in insect control. Plants used in insect control practices included Adansonia digitata, Cyperus rotundus, Newbouldia laevis, Striga senegalense, Anona senegalense, Swartzia Madagascariensis, Hydropogon contortus and Parkia clappertonia. The use of plants for insect control in Africa has been practiced for ages. KEYWORDS: Insecticidesinsect repellentmedicinal plantNigerian plants

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