The Effectiveness of Plant extracts and Diatomaceous earth powder on the Mortality of Weevils (Callosobruchus maculatus) of stored Cowpea in Makurdi, Benue State. Nigeria
Abstract
Weevils (Callosobruchus maculatus) a major storage insect pest of cowpea, lays its eggs on
Keywords
Plant extractsDiatomaceous earthsControland Bruchid
References
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