Browsing Research Articles [LISBE] by Subject "Thaumatotibia leucotreta"

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Farmer’s Knowledge on Thaumatotibia Leucotreta (Meyrick) an Economic Pest of Avocado Production in Tanzania

Shikoshi, Juliana; Mkindi, Angela; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Mbega, Ernest; Mtei, Kelvin (Taylor & Francis online, 2025-01-20)

Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) is a Lepidopteran pest that feeds on more than 70 plant species, both wild and cultivated. A study was carried out in Tanzania to assess farmer’s knowledge regarding the invasion of pests ...
The role of biopesticides in the management of Thaumatotibia leucotreta in avocado and other widely produced fruits in Africa

Shikoshi, Juliana; Mkindi, Angela; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Mbega, Ernest; Mtei, Kelvin; Ananda Murthy, H. C. (Elsevier B. V., 2025-03-28)

Biopesticides (BPs) are gaining popularity worldwide as a means of managing crop pests. This is largely driven by the negative effects associated with synthetic pesticide use on human health, the environment, and the ...