Insect pests of pearl millet in West Africa: A review

Gahukar, R.T. (1984) Insect pests of pearl millet in West Africa: A review. Tropical Pest Management , 30 (2). pp. 142-147.

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Abstract

Pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum (L.) K. Schum), a major food crop in the sahelian and savanna regions of West Africa, is attacked by about 100 species of insects. Of these, the only regular pests are stem borers (Acigona ignefusalis Hmps. and Sesamia spp.) and earhead caterpillars (Masalia spp., Raghuva spp.). Sporadic pests such as hairy caterpillars (Amsacta moloneyi Druce), armyworms (Spodoptera spp. and Mythimna spp.) and grasshoppers (Acrididae) may cause severe losses to crops during prolonged droughts early in the season. A grain midge (Geromyia penniseti (Felt)) attacks late millets and causes a considerable loss in yield. Information is presented on the biology, distribution, hosts and natural enemies of these pests, and some methods of control are discussed.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: The author wishes to thank Dr K. F. Nwanze, ICRISAT, Niamey, Niger, for criticism of the manuscript.
Author Affiliation: C/LSS Integrated Pest Management Project, c/o ISRA, B.P. 199, Kaolack, Senegal
Subjects: Plant Protection > Pesticides
Divisions: Millet
Depositing User: Mr Siva Shankar
Date Deposited: 14 May 2012 09:08
Last Modified: 14 May 2012 09:09
Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09670878409370867
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/5309

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