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A SURVEY OF INSECT PESTS IN HOSTELS OF TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY, JALINGO. TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

  • Unique Paper ID: 165783
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 2041-2048
  • Abstract:
  • Insects are a diverse and abundant group of organisms that play both beneficial and detrimental roles in the ecosystem. While many insects contribute to pollination, nutrient cycling, and food, a significant proportion of them are destructive pests that cause substantial economic losses and jeopardize global food security. Understanding the impact and effective control strategies of insect pests is crucial for sustainable agriculture and pest management practices. This study presents a comprehensive survey of insect pests, aiming to shed light on their distribution, behavior, and the possible damage they may inflict on Taraba State University Hostels and is occupants. The research involved an extensive literature review, field surveys, and data analysis to provide valuable insights into the current status of insect pest in Taraba State University Hostels. A total of 901 insect pests were caught. A total of 217 Mosquitoes were caught which belong to anopheline and culicine groups, 242 Musca domestica were caught, 136 Ants which belong to genus Camponotus and genus Solenopsi were caught, 99 Isoptera were caught, 134 P. Americana were caught, 73 Spider in six (6) different hostels which include: Block A, B, and C for the boys hostels, Josephine Tuktur, Undergraduate and Zenith for the girls hostels. The M. domestica group had a higher number of individuals 242, followed by the An. gambiae 148. In conclusion, this survey of insect pests highlights the urgency of implementing integrated and environmentally friendly pest management strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of insect pests.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1
  • PageNo: 2041-2048

A SURVEY OF INSECT PESTS IN HOSTELS OF TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY, JALINGO. TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

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