Browsing School of Agriculture and Food Science by Author "Ayieko, Monica A."
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Acceptability of biscuits containing 10% cricket (Acheta domesticus) compared to milk biscuits among 5-10-year-old Kenyan schoolchildren
Homann, A.M.; Ayieko, Monica A.; Konyole, S.O.; Ross, N. (Wageningen Academic, 2017)Children in Kenya are at risk of undernutrition. Milk powder is the ‘golden standard’ in products to prevent undernutrition but is expensive and cannot be produced locally. House crickets (Acheta domesticus) are rich in ... -
A Classification of tourism offerings based on intrinsic attributes
Awuor, Frankline Otiende; Ayieko, Monica A.; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Agong', Stephen G. (International Journal of Business and Social Research, 2015)The purpose of this study is to explore intrinsic attributes that can be used in the classification of tourism offerings for an academic understanding of their immutable natures. Mixed approach of visitor attractions ... -
Comparison of the performance of different baiting attractants in the egg laying activity of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.)
Nyakeri, Evans M.; Ogola, Henry J. O.; Amimo, Fred A.; Ayieko, Monica A. (Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 2017-10-05)The black soldier fly has become an important insect in bioconversion activity. However sustainable use of the insect is now dependent on the development of efficient artificial rearing systems. The concern however is on ... -
Constructing and using a light trap harvester: Rural Technology for mass collection of Agoro termites (“Macrotermes subhylanus”)
Ayieko, Monica A.; Obonyo, G.O.; Odhiambo, J.A.; Ogweno, P.L.; Achacha, J.; Anyango, J. (Airit Library, 2011)Entomophagy is now a growing industry in many parts of the world especially in the developing countries. Entrepreneurs in several parts of the world are making edible insects both palatable and marketable for income ... -
Eco-Climatic Factors Influencing the Distribution of Black Ants (Carebara vidua) in Western Kenya
Ondede, Davine Atieno; Ochuodho, Dennis Otieno; Ayieko, Monica A. (Advances in Entomology, 2022-07-28)Black ant, Carebara vidua (Smith) is an edible insect of critical value in nutrition. The population abundance of black ants has reduced drastically and they have become scarce in all the agro ecological zones in Western ... -
Edible Crickets (Orthoptera) Around the World: Distribution, Nutritional Value, and Other Benefits—A Review
Magara, Henlay J. O.; Niassy, Saliou; Ayieko, Monica A.; Mukundamago, Mukundi; Egonyu, James P.; Tanga, Chrysantus M.; Kimathi, Emily K.; Ongere, Jackton O.; Fiaboe, Komi K. M.; Hugel, Sylvain; Orinda, Mary A.; Roos, Nanna; Ekesi, Sunday (Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021-01-12)Edible crickets are among the praised insects that are gaining recognition as human food and livestock feed with a potential of contributing to food security and reduction of malnutrition. Globally, the sustainable use of ... -
Effects of housing on growth performance of common house cricket (Acheta domesticus) and field cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus)
Orinda, Mary Akinyi; Mosi, Reuben O.; Ayieko, Monica A. (Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 2017-08-16)Cricket rearing is emerging as an important component of animal food. However, suitable housing for medium and large - scale production still presents a major challenge. This study sought to investigate the effect of housing ... -
Growth performance of common house cricket (Acheta domesticus) and field cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) crickets fed on agro-byproducts
Orinda, Mary Akinyi; Mosi, Reuben O.; Ayieko, Monica A.; Amimo, Fred Anangwe (JEZS, 2017-10-15)Abstract The present study was conducted to investigate the growth performance of Acheta domesticus and Gryllus bimaculatus fed on different agro-byproducts. The experiment was carried out between February- July 2017 within ... -
An importance-performance analysis of food service attributes in gastro-tourism development in Western Tourist Circuit, Kenya
Obonyo, George Otieno; Ayieko, Monica A.; Kambona, Oscar Ouma (Sage, 2013)Tourism development has principally focused on the tangible tourism products thereby overlooking the intangible element such as service. This study aimed to evaluate food service attributes in gastro-tourism development ... -
Integrating Temperature-Dependent Life Table Data into Insect Life Cycle Model for Predicting the Potential Distribution of Scapsipedus Icipe Hugel & Tanga
Otieno, Magara H. J.; Ayieko, Monica A.; Niassy, Saliou; Salifu, Daisy; Abdelmutalab, Azrag G. A.; Fathiya, Khamis M. (PLOS One, 2019-09-25)Scapsipedus icipe Hugel and Tanga (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) is a newly described edible cricket species. Although, there is substantial interest in mass production of S. icipe for human food and animal feed, no information ... -
Introducing rearing crickets (gryllids) at household levels: adoption, processing and nutritional values
Ayieko, Monica A.; Ogola, H.J.; Ayieko, I.A. (Wageningen Academic, 2016-05)Edible insects, particularly crickets, are becoming popular due to their nutritional value and efficiency in food conversion. An increasing number of farmers in Kenya are seeking information on rearing crickets ... -
Key determinants of food preparation attributes in staging memorable experiences: perspectives of hotel managers in western Kenya
Obonyo, George Otieno; Ayieko, Monica A.; Kambona, Oscar Ouma (Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, 2014-08-12)This exploratory research sought to identify important food preparation factors and attributes in staging memorable experiences. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 166 hotel managers drawn from 62 hotels ... -
A new edible cricket species from Africa of the genus Scapsipedus
Tanga, Chrysantus M.; Magara, Henlay J. O.; Ayieko, Monica A.; Copeland, Robert S.; Khamis, Fathiya M.; Mohamed, Samira A.; Ombura, Fidelis L. O.; Niassy, Saliou; Subramanian, Sevgan; Fiaboe, Komi K. M.; Roos, Nanna; Ekesi, Sunday; Hugel, Sylvain (Magnolia Press, 2018)A new cricket of the genus Scapsipedus is described from Kenya. The distribution, acoustic behavior, including call and courtship song, mitochondrial sequences, and data on the biology of that new species are given. This ... -
Nutritional value and consumption of black ants (Carebara vidua Smith) from the Lake Victoria region in Kenya.
Ayieko, Monica A.; Kinyuru, J.N.; Ndong’a, M.F.; Kenji, G.M. (Airiti library, 2012)The edible insects of the Lake Victoria region which provided food and medicine, have suffered the effects of mismanaged environment. Our case study of Carebara vidua Smith (black ant) which is an endangered insect currently ... -
Processed products of termites and lake flies: Improving entomophagy for food security within the Lake Victoria region
Ayieko, Monica A.; Oriaro, V.; Nyambuga, I.A. (ASSCAT, 2010-02)Among the factors contributing to food shortage in Africa are lack of appropriate preservation and storage facilities, tropical heat and poor road network for marketing produce. High food spoilage caused by high temperatures ... -
Production, Nutrient Composition, and Bioactive Components of Crickets (Gryllidae) for Human Nutrition
Ayieko, Monica A.; Orinda, Mary A. (Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2020-01-11)The use of insects as alternative protein food is gaining popularity, as insects are able to convert the ingested organic matter from plants into high-quality animal protein. There are several farming activities that have ... -
Socioeconomic Factors Influencing the Consumption Of Lake Flies Within The Lake Victoria Region
Oganyo, Mark Omolo; Ayieko, Monica A.; Museve, Elijah (International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2022-09-09)The motivation of consuming edible insects, particularly lake flies, has the potential of improving the problem that results from the inability to sustainably meet the rising demand for animal-based protein as a result of ... -
Spot observation: advantages and disadvantages for household time use research
Nicklos, Sharon Y.; Ayieko, Monica A. (Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 1998)The spot observation method of estimating time use is described in this article. Procedures for using this method in developing countries, where household activities are relatively easily observed, are contrasted with ... -
Traditional knowledge, beliefs and practices on collection of lake flies (chaoborus and chironomus sp.) and their implications on food security
Kambani, Mathews L.; Gor, Christopher O.; Ayieko, Monica A. (International Journal of Agriucultural Extension, 2022-08-28)Lake Flies are edible insects with the potential of contributing to food security in that they are an alternative protein and micronutrient food source in freshwater lake regions. The main challenge in exploiting the lake ...