Esther Ogechi Enechukwu

Repellent and Insecticidal Properties of Scent Leaf-orange Peel Extract as an Ecofriendly Approach in the Control of Cowpea Weevils (Callosobruchus maculatus)

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an important food crop in Nigeria, but its storage is threatened by the cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus). Dependence on synthetic insecticides can result in pesticide residues, pest resistance, environmental contamination, and risks to human health. This study investigated the inse...