Systematic mapping of global research on arthropods associated with cacao agroecosystem: trends and gaps
B Guaitero, Y Gutiérrez - Arthropod-Plant Interactions, 2024 - Springer
Arthropods are crucial for sustaining global cacao cultivation, contributing to diverse
ecological functions within the cacao agroecosystem. Despite their importance, there'sa lack …
ecological functions within the cacao agroecosystem. Despite their importance, there'sa lack …
[HTML][HTML] The potential of selected shade tree species for managing mirids and black pod disease infection in cocoa agroforestry systems in Ghana
Pests and diseases are major determinants of cocoa yield, but continuous synthetic
chemical control of cocoa pests contributes to environmental pollution and high production …
chemical control of cocoa pests contributes to environmental pollution and high production …
Pest-removal services provided by birds on subsistence farms in south-eastern Nigeria
To what extent birds provide the ecosystem service of pest control in subsistence farms, and
how this service might depend on retained natural habitats near farmlands is unexplored in …
how this service might depend on retained natural habitats near farmlands is unexplored in …
Technology adoption among cocoa farmers in Nigeria: what drives farmers' decisions?
ST Adebayo, FP Oyawole, RA Sanusi… - Forests, Trees and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Adoption of improved agricultural technologies is an important component for improvement
in agricultural productivity especially in developing countries. This study assessed the …
in agricultural productivity especially in developing countries. This study assessed the …
Effects of cocoa tree phenology and canopy microclimate on the performance of the mirid bug Sahlbergella singularis
Populations of the cocoa mirid, Sahlbergella singularis Haglund (Hemiptera: Miridae), on
cocoa, Theobroma cacao L.(Malvaceae), display sharp seasonal fluctuations in population …
cocoa, Theobroma cacao L.(Malvaceae), display sharp seasonal fluctuations in population …
Pattern of insecticide usage in organic cocoa production in Ghana
Insect pests of cocoa constitute a major production constraint in Ghana and they are the
cause of significant crop losses and reduced income for smallholder farmers annually. Pest …
cause of significant crop losses and reduced income for smallholder farmers annually. Pest …
Control of cocoa mirids using aqueous extracts of Thevetia peruviana and Azadirachta indica
SB Mboussi, Z Ambang, S Kakam… - Cogent Food & …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Mirids, Sahlbergella singularis, are the most harmful cacao pest in Africa. Chemical
management, although controversial, is currently the only effective option for controlling …
management, although controversial, is currently the only effective option for controlling …
Complexes and diversity of pathogens and insect pests of cocoa tree
DO Adeniyi, EU Asogwa - Forest Microbiology, 2023 - Elsevier
Theobroma cacao originated from the tropical humid forests in the equatorial slopes in
South America and was domesticated in the growing regions of the world at varied time …
South America and was domesticated in the growing regions of the world at varied time …
Optimizing mirid control on cocoa farms through complementary monitoring systems
Abstract Mirids (Sahlbergella singularis and Distantiella theobroma) are the most important
insect pests affecting cocoa production across West Africa. Understanding the population …
insect pests affecting cocoa production across West Africa. Understanding the population …
Behavioural responses of cocoa mirids, Sahlbergella singularis Hagl and Distantiella theobroma Dist.(Heteroptera: Miridae), to sex pheromones.
JE Sarfo - 2013 - gala.gre.ac.uk
The mirids, Sahlbergella singularis Hagl and Distantiella theobroma (Dist)(Heteroptera:
Miridae), are major insect pests of cocoa, a valuable crop in West Africa. Their control by the …
Miridae), are major insect pests of cocoa, a valuable crop in West Africa. Their control by the …