Mosquitoes are common biting and sucking arthropods whose females bite man and animals for their blood meal which leads to itching and causes diseases. The study investigated the species composition and biting activities of mosquitoes at Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i3112
Bird nests primarily function to protect and incubate eggs and nestlings. However, nests are also host to a broad diversity and abundance of arthropod associates, primarily mites (Acari). Our knowledge of nest dwelling mites of common bird species in Sri Lanka is quite limited an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i3113
Adequate knowledge of entomological parameters within a defined geographic endemic area is basic for effective planning of malaria vector control for malaria elimination. The study investigated sibling species of malaria vectors, indoor resting density (IRD), human biting rate (H...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i3111
Snail control method is one of the best ways to management of the fasciolosis. Snail attractant pellets (bait) containing attractant and molluscicide is the good alternative method for control of the Lymnaea acuminata, which is a known intermediate host of Fasciola gigantica. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i2110
The experiment was laid out at the central field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh during February 2022 to June 2022 to determine the efficacy of some integrated pest management tools against okra shoot and fruit borer (Earias vittella Fab.) in okra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i2109
The Sloth bear is an average-sized black bear with a long, shaggy coat. a long ruff of hair around the back, and a white V- or Y-shaped mark on the breast. Males that are considered to be "large" often top out around 145 kg and 170 centimeters. An endangered species, the sloth be...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i2108
Introduction: The river Koshi is one of the major tributary of river Ganga, which originated from the northern slopes of the Himalayas and flows southwards through north Bihar with draining of the Ganga basin near Kursela, in District Katihar, eastern Bihar. Objectives: Diversity...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i2107
Diligent Efiong Oboho, Rosemary Anietie Essien, Emem Okon Mbong, Henry D. Akpan, Akwaowo Uduehe Nelson, Benjamin Uzonna Ononye, Udo Inyang John & Joseph Effiong Eyo·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2023
This study was conducted in the laboratory to evaluate the effect of leaves extract of three botanicals on the biochemical parameters of insect pest of stored beans, Callosobruchus maculatus. The results of the qualitative phytochemicals revealed the presence of different metabol...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i2106
The present investigation was carried out to find out similarities and diversities between four species of the genus Junonia belonging to Nymphalidae, the largest family of butterflies. The genomic DNA eluded from the species, J. lemonias, J. alamana, J. hierta and J. orithiya we...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1105
B. U. Ononye, C. T. Udeagulu, C. E. Akunne, K. C. Onyewuchi, K. C. Mbelede, C. A. Chidi, O. C. Ekwebene, F. C. Akubukor, K. P. Okafor, I. Offorbuike, S. E. Ayaegbunam & I. E. Obiefule·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2023
This study investigated the effect of the golden liquid from honeybees (natural honey) and refined granulated sugar on the blood glucose and serum iron levels of Wistar albino rats. The experimental animals used in this study were grouped into five treatments based on the dose of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1104
Aims: To date, there are 3601 named mosquito species recognized worldwide representing the diverse and medically important fly family Culicidae. In this study, after collection and identification of mosquitoes from the study area, their diversity, relative abundance (RA), and dis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1102
B. U. Ononye, C. E. Akunne, I. C. Edeh, T. E. Okeke, E. E. Ekejiuba, C. A. Chidi, K. P. Okafor, V. O. Offor, E. I. Azaka & C. F. Chude·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2023
Poor colonization of hives by African honeybees is one of the constraints facing the beekeeping sector. This study aimed to determine the influence of some hive cover modifications on the colonization of African honeybees in Awka. The hive covers of top bar hives were modified by...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1103
The rapidly expanding aquaculture sector of the worldwide fisheries industry is mostly due to fish feed. Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are good for fish health and growth, are mostly found in fish oil. However, the cost of fish oil is increasing while its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1101
Darlington Nnamdi Onyejike, Darlington Cyprain Akukwu, Ifeoma Miracle Onyejike, Somadina Nnamdi Okeke & Ambrose Echefulachi Agulanna·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2022
Certain poisons speed-up the rate of decomposition of carcasses, and this has become a cause of concern to embalmers because of the difficulty in embalming such carcasses. Therefore, a suitable modern embalming method has been discussed in this study in order to abate, slow and e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i4100
Aim: Aedes aegypti is the principal vector of Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika. The burden of these diseases is typically highest in tropical and subtropical areas, affecting the most impoverished populations. This laboratory study accessed the larvicidal and pupicidal activities of eth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2022/v5i499