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Host range and distribution of fruit-infesting pestiferous fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) in selected areas of Central Tanzania by Mwatawala, M W, De Meyer, M, Makundi, R H, Maerere, A P

“…The host range of major fruit fly pests in Central Tanzania was evaluated from October 2004 to October 2006. Samples of 48 potential hosts were collected and…”
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Dominance of an invasive fruit fly species, Bactrocera invadens, along an altitudinal transect in Morogoro, Eastern Central Tanzania by Geurts, K, Mwatawala, M W, De Meyer, M

“…Bactrocera invadens, a fruit fly from Asia, is an invasive pest species across Africa. It appears to continue spreading, not only in latitude but also in…”
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Developmental Biology of Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Three Cucurbitaceous Hosts at Different Temperature Regimes by Mkiga, A M, Mwatawala, M W

“…Fruit flies are key pests of cucurbits in many parts of the world, including Tanzania. Developmental biology of Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) has been…”
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Demographic parameters of the two main fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) species attacking mango in Central Tanzania by Salum, J. K, Mwatawala, M. W, Kusolwa, P. M, Meyer, M. D

“…Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are among the most important pests damaging fruit crops growing in Tanzania. Demographic parameters for Ceratitis cosyra…”
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Control of mango seed weevils (Sternochetus mangiferae) using the African Weaver Ant (Oecophylla longinoda Latreille) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by Abdulla, N. R, G. M. Rwegasira, K‐M. V. Jensen, M. W. Mwatawala, J. Offenberg

“…The mango seed weevil, Sternochetus mangiferae (Fabricius), is among the major threats to mango production in Tanzania. Sternochetus mangiferae is primarily a…”
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Seasonality and host utilization of the invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens (Dipt., Tephritidae) in central Tanzania by Mwatawala, M.W, De Meyer, M, Makundi, R.H, Maerere, A.P

“…The temporal occurrence of the invasive and economically important pest fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens was studied in three agro-ecological areas of Morogoro…”
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Using insect traps to increase weaver ant (Oecophylla longinoda) prey capture by Lynegaard, G. K, Offenberg, J, Fast, T. S, Axelsen, J. A, Mwatawala, M. W, Rwegasira, G. M

“…Weaver ants (Oecophylla spp.) are managed in plantations to control insect pests and are sometimes harvested as a protein‐rich food source. In both cases, the…”
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Mycotoxin Contamination in Stored Maize and Groundnuts Based on Storage Practices and Conditions in Subhumid Tropical Africa: The Case of Kilosa District, Tanzania by Magembe, K S, Mwatawala, M W, Mamiro, D P

“…Experiments were conducted to assess the influence of storage practices on mycotoxin incidences in stored maize and groundnuts in Kilosa District, Eastern…”
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Abundance and dispersal of Heteronychus arator (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in maize fields under different fertilizer treatments by Abdallah, M., Mwatawala, M. W., Kudra, A. B.

“…The invasive African black beetle Heteronychus arator F. is a serious pest of crops in Tropical and sub Tropical regions, including East Africa. Literature on…”
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The complex case of Ceratitis cosyra (Diptera: Tephritidae) and relatives. A DNA barcoding perspective by Virgilio, M., Manrakhan, A., Delatte, H., Daneel, J‐H., Mwatawala, M. W., Meganck, K., Barr, N. B., De Meyer, M.

“…The mango fruit fly, Ceratitis (Ceratalaspis) cosyra, is a major agricultural pest affecting mango production in sub‐Saharan Africa. Morphological differences…”
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Erratum to: Assessment of awareness of mycotoxins infections in stored maize (Zea mays L.) and groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Kilosa District, Tanzania by Magembe, K. S., Mwatawala, M. W., Mamiro, D. P., Chingonikaya, E. E.

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Damage and control of the invasive African black beetle Heteronychus arator F. (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Southern highlands of Tanzania by Abdallah, M., Mwatawala, M.W., Kudra, A. B., Urio, N.A., Mtakwa, P. W.

“…The invasive, polyphagous Heteronychus arator F. is a serious pest of maize and pasture in Africa, South America and Oceania. The pest is less researched in…”
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Assessment of awareness of mycotoxins infections in stored maize (Zea mays L.) and groundnut (arachis hypogea L.) in Kilosa District, Tanzania by Magembe, K. S., Mwatawala, M. W., Mamiro, D. P., Chingonikaya, E. E.

“…Background Surveys were conducted to determine awareness of mould infection in maize and groundnut in Kilosa District, Eastern Central Tanzania, between August…”
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Demographic parameters of the two main fruit fly ( D iptera: Tephritidae) species attacking mango in C entral T anzania by Salum, J. K., Mwatawala, M. W., Kusolwa, P. M., Meyer, M. D.

“…Abstract Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are among the most important pests damaging fruit crops growing in Tanzania. Demographic parameters for C eratitis…”
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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND AWARENESS OF LAWS AS DETERMINANTS OF COMPLIANCE WITH PLANT PROTECTION LAW: THE CASE OF PESTICIDE USE PRACTICES IN TANZANIA by Mwatawala, Maulid W, Yeyeye, Gervas E

“…Pesticide residues in food and environment pose serious health risks to human beings. Plant protection laws, among other things, regulate misuse of…”
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