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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Efficacy of bioart biocides on eggs and adults of Callosobruchus maculatus Fab, main pest of cowpea stocks
Authors
Ablaye Faye, Fatoumata Diédhiou, Toffène Diome, Mbacké Sembène
Abstract
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an
essential legume for agriculture and nutrition in Senegal. However, its seeds
are often affected by C. maculatus infestations. The objective of this
research is to evaluate the biocidal effectiveness of BioArt, a natural
biopesticide, against Callosobruchus maculatus, the main pest of cowpea
stocks in Senegal. The experiments carried out at the Entomology and Acarology
laboratory at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar focused on the white cowpea
variety, where ovicidal, larvicidal and adulticide tests were carried out. The
results show total adult mortality in just six days for high concentrations (C1
and C2) and 100% larval mortality for intermediate and low concentrations (C2
and C3). Furthermore, the product significantly reduces the fecundity and
fertility of treated females, thus disrupting their reproductive cycle. These
results confirm the potential of BioArt as an ecological alternative to
chemical pesticides, limiting environmental impacts while effectively
protecting cowpea crops.
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Pages:12-16
How to cite this article:
Ablaye Faye, Fatoumata Diédhiou, Toffène Diome, Mbacké Sembène "Efficacy of bioart biocides on eggs and adults of <i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i> Fab, main pest of cowpea stocks". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 12-16
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