Eugenia aromatica O. Berg and Afromomum melegueta K. Schum botanical entomocides as possible synergetic protectant against Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricus) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) infestation on stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)

Abstract

Introduction: Post-harvest protection of food grains against stored products insects’ infestation is a complementary means towards ensuring food security.

Keywords

• eugenia aromatica
• afromonum melegueta
• egg hatching
• mortality
• post-harvest protection
• plant products
• progeny development
• toxicity