J. E. Idoko

Diversity and Abundance of Associated Insect Pests in Stored Dry Cocoa Beans of Southwest Nigeria

R. T. Olorunmota, J. E. Idoko, R. A. Adebayo & T. I. Ofuya · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2022

Cocoa bean is a vital raw material in the production of beverage, animal feed, medicines and cosmetics which had played significant importance in Nigerian revenue prior to oil discovery.  Its production has declined due to a number of factors among which are quantitative and qual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i9596

Effect of Rice Husk and Melon Shell Wastes as Possible Grain Protectants in Cowpea Storage

R. T. Olorunmota, T. I. Ofuya, J. E. Idoko & B. A. Ogundeji · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2017

Aims: This study sought to determine the effect of rice husk and melon shell powders and ashes in the control of Callosobruchus maculatus- a storage pest of cowpea. Study Design: Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Place and Duration of Study: Entomology Section, Cocoa Research I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2017/37114

Evaluation of Oil Extracts from Three Indigenous Botanicals against Field Pest of Solanum Species

O. Alamu, T. I. Ofuya, M. O. Oni, J. E. Idoko, M. O. Ogungbite & S. K. Adejobi · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2019

Oil extract of three plant insecticides, Acalypha godseffiana, Annona muricata and Petiveria alliaceae were evaluated as protectant against field pest of three major Solanum species cultivated in Nigeria. The experimental design was laid out in a completely randomized block desig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2019/v30i330176