Browsing Journal Articles by Author "Watako, Arnold"
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A Comparative Evaluation of Nutrient Content of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera Frugiperda) Larvae to Other Chicken Feeds
Okello, Emilly Awuor; Watako, Arnold; Ochia, Calleb Olweny; Muok, Ben (African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2021-12-30)Fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda is a devastating pest of over 350 plant species especially the cereal crops such as, maize, sorghum and rice. The pest is currently posing threats to food security in Africa. FAW ... -
Environmental and Management Factors that Influence Commelina Species in Selected Agro-Ecological Zones in Western Kenya
Runyambo, Irakiza; Andika, Darius; Watako, Arnold; Mwonga, Samuel; Musili, Paul; Kirika, Paul (merican Journal of Plant Sciences, 2022-06-30)Commelina species are plant resources full of promise as future food and feed that thrive in diverse ecosystems. They are medicinal plants, leafy vegetables, forage for ruminants, feed for cricket insects, crop protection, ... -
Evaluation of Optimal Light Wavelength for the Attraction of Spodoptera Exigua as a Model Insect for Mass Trapping and Control of Spodoptera Frugiperda
Okello, Emily Awuor; Tol, R.W.H.M. van; Watako, Arnold; Ariga, Emmanuel S. (International Journal of Entomological Research, 2020-05-10)Visual cues have been explored in the past for the management of pests of agronomic importance, including Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) and Spodoptera exigua (Hübner). They are used to monitor, attract and kill, or ... -
Feeding Preferences of The field Cricket Scapsipedus Icipe (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) For Different Species of Commelina
Runyambo, Irakiza; Andika, Darius; Watako, Arnold; Mwonga, Samuel; Mweresa, Collins (European Journal of Entomology, 2023)The field cricket, Scapsipedus icipe Hugel and Tanga (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) is edible and could be used to reduce malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa. As the demand for cricket products is increasing, there is a need to find ...