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An integrated approach of managing Conopomorpha cramerella Snellen: Application of plant extracts in a push-pull system

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies · 2020 · Vol. 8(6) · pp. 1040–1046

Kari Iamba✉(Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment)Hamilton Masu(Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment)

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Abstract

The push-pull strategy plays a vital role in management of pests in tropical agriculture. Extracts from two local plants, marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) and ginger (Zingiber officinale R.) were investigated for their potential to manage infestation of Cocoa pod borer (Conopomorpha cramerella S.). Bean weight under ginger extract in block 1 was relatively low (p

Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy Insect behavior and control techniquesTagetesZingiber officinaleInfestationPoint of deliveryBiologyTraditional medicineHorticultureMedicine

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