African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6942

Full Length Research Paper

Effectiveness of cypermethrin against diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.) eggs and larvae on cabbage under Botswana conditions

Mitch M. Legwaila
  • Mitch M. Legwaila
  • Botswana National Museum, Box 00114, Gaborone, Botswana.
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David C. Munthali
  • David C. Munthali
  • Botswana College of Agriculture, P/Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Baone C. Kwerepe
  • Baone C. Kwerepe
  • Botswana College of Agriculture, P/Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Motshwari Obopile
  • Motshwari Obopile
  • Botswana College of Agriculture, P/Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.
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  •  Received: 11 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 07 November 2014
  •  Published: 18 December 2014

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