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A supervised land cover classification of a western Kenya lowland endemic for human malaria: associations of land cover with larval Anopheles habitats by Mutuku, F M, Bayoh, M N, Hightower, A W, Vulule, J M, Gimnig, J E, Mueke, J M, Amimo, F A, Walker, E D

“…A supervised land cover classification was developed from very high resolution IKONOS satellite data and extensive ground truth sampling of a ca. 10 sq km…”
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The effect of temperature and humidity on the bionomics of six African egg parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) by Kalyebi, A, Overholt, W A, Schulthess, F, Mueke, J M, Sithanantham, S

“…The life table statistics of six native Kenyan species/strains of Trichogramma and Trichogrammatoidea were established using a factitious host Corcyra…”
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Parasitoids of the African wild silkmoth, Gonometa postica (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) in the Mwingi forests, Kenya by Fening, K.O, Kioko, E.N, Raina, S.K, Mueke, J.M

“…Gonometa postica Walker produces silk of high quality, but it is affected by parasitoids attack. A study on the parasitism of G. postica larvae and pupae on…”
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Host species, age and sex as factors affecting the susceptibility of the African Tephritid fruit fly species,Ceratitis capitata, C. cosyra and C. fasciventris to infection by Metarhizium anisopliae by Dimbi, S, Maniania, N K, Lux, S A, Mueke, J M

“…The effect of host age and sex on the susceptibility of 3 tephritid fruit fly species, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), C. cosyra (Walker) and C. fasciventris…”
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Effects of two neem insecticide formulations on the attractiveness, acceptability and suitability of diamondback moth larvae to the parasitoid, Diadegma mollipla (Holmgren) (Hym., Ichneumonidae) by Akol, A.M, Njagi, P.G.N, Sithanantham, S, Mueke, J.M

“…:  Behavioural responses of female Diadegma mollipla to volatiles from cabbage plants and host‐infested [Plutella xylostella (L.)] cabbage plants sprayed with…”
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Performance of a prototype baited-trap in attracting and infecting the tick Amblyomma variegatum (Acari: Ixodidae) in field experiments by Maranga, R.O, Hassanali, A, Kaaya, G.P, Mueke, J.M

“…Investigations were commenced to study the potential use of the fungi, Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, and the attraction-aggregation-attachment…”
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Attraction of Amblyomma variegatum (ticks) to the attraction-aggregation-attachment-pheromone with or without carbon dioxide by MARANGA, R. O, HASSANALI, A, KAAYA, G. P, MUEKE, J. M

“…The responses of adult Amblyomma variegatum ticks released from various distances to different doses of the synthetic attraction-aggregation-attachment…”
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Parasitism, longevity and progeny production of six indigenous Kenyan trichogrammatid egg parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) at different temperature and relative humidity regimes by Kalyebi, A, Sithanantham, S, Overholt, W.A, Hassan, S.A, Mueke, J.M

“…Six native Kenyan species/strains of Trichogramma and Trichogrammatoidea, recovered from Helicoverpa armigera were evaluated at six different temperatures (10,…”
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Relative safety of sprays of two neem insecticides to Diadegma mollipla (Holmgren), a parasitoid of the diamondback moth: effects on adult longevity and foraging behaviour by Akol, A.M., Sithanantham, S., Njagi, P.G.N., Varela, A., Mueke, J.M.

“…The non-target safety of two neem-based insecticides, Neemroc EC ® (an oil formulation) and Neemros ® (an oil-free powder formulation) to adults of Diadegma…”
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Biology of Sturmiopsis parasitica (Diptera: Tachinidae) and Suitability of Three Cereal Stem Borers (Lepidoptera: Crambidae, Noctuidae) for Its Development by Chinwada, P, Overholt, W. A, Omwega, C. O, Mueke, J. M

“…The development of Sturmiopsis parasitica (Curran) (Diptera: Tachinidae) and levels of parasitism of its hosts, Busseola fusca Fuller, Sesamia calamistis…”
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Royal jelly production in East Africa: performance potential of the honey bees, Apis mellifera scutellata and Apis mellifera monticola in Kenya by Muli, E M, Raina, S K, Mueke, J M

“…This is the first study to evaluate the royal jelly production potential of two honey bee races in Kenya, Apis mellifera monticola and Apis mellifera…”
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Farmers' perceptions of aspects of maize production systems and pests in semi-arid eastern Kenya: Factors influencing occurrence and control of stemborers by Songa, J. M., Overholt, W. A., Mueke, J. M., Okello, R. O.

“…A farmer survey was conducted in six agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in semi-arid eastern Kenya to verify the socio-economic importance of maize, identify its…”
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Effects of combining the fungi Beauveria bassiana and Metarhiziumanisopliae on the mortality of the tick Amblyomma variegatum (ixodidae) in relation to seasonal changes by Maranga, R. O., Kaaya, G. P., Mueke, J. M., Hassanali, A.

“…The effect of formulation, fungal concentration, type and seasonal changes on the mortality of the tick Amblyomma variegatum was investigated. A previous study…”
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Location of stemborer pupae in various host plants and implications for the performance of natural enemies with emphasis on the pupal parasitoid Xanthopimpla stemmator (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) by Muturi, J.J., Ngi-Song, A.J., Schulthess, F., Mueke, J.M., Sétamou, M.

“…In order to predict host accessibility by the pupal parasitoid Xanthopimpla stemmator (Thunberg), four grass species (Sorghum bicolor, Pennisetum purpureum,…”
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Use of Sleeve Nets to Improve Survival of the Boisduval Silkworm, Anaphe panda, in the Kakamega Forest of Western Kenya by Mbahin, N., Raina, S. K., Kioko, E. N., Mueke, J. M.

“…Prospects for development of a wild silk industry in Africa would be improved if silkworm survival during mass production could be improved. A study on the…”
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Biology of the Wild Silkmoth Anaphe panda (Boisduval) in the Kakamega Forest of Western Kenya by Mueke, J. M., Kioko, E. N., Raina, S. K., Mbahin, N.

“…A study on the life cycle of the silkmoth Anaphe panda (Boisduval) was conducted in two different habitats of the Kakamega Forest in western Kenya: Ikuywa, an…”
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Effect of constant temperatures on germination, radial growth and virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae to three species of African tephritid fruit flies by Dimbi, Susan, Maniania, Nguya K., Lux, Slawomir A., Mueke, Jones M.

“…The effect of temperatureon conidial germination, mycelial growth, andsusceptibility of adults of three tephritidfruit flies, Ceratitis capitata(Wiedemann), C…”
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Control of Lepidopteran Stemborers in Maize by Indigenous Parasitoids in Semi-Arid Areas of Eastern Kenya by Songa, J. M., Overholt, W. A., Okello, R. O., Mueke, J. M.

“…Stemborers of maize and their associated indigenous parasitoids were studied at Katumani, Kiboko and Ithookwe in the semi-arid areas of eastern Kenya over a…”
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Effects of combining the fungi Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae on the mortality of the tick Amblyomma variegatum (ixodidae) in relation to seasonal changes by Maranga, R O, Kaaya, G P, Mueke, J M, Hassanali, A

“…The effect of formulation, fungal concentration, type and seasonal changes on the mortality of the tick Amblyomma variegatum was investigated. A previous study…”
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Functional response of Orius albidipennis (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) to Megalurothrips sjostedti (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) by Gitonga, Linus M., Overholt, W.A., Löhr, B., Magambo, J.K., Mueke, J.M.

“…A locally available anthocorid predator, Orius albidipennis Reuter, was evaluated as a candidate biocontrol agent for Megalurothrips sjostedti Trybom, a major…”
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