African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Determination of effective organic baiting technique for harvesting of termites (Macrotermes Bellicosus) for use as alternative protein for poultry

Haira Wilson O.
  • Haira Wilson O.
  • Department of Agricultural and food sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya.
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Ochuodho Dennis O.
  • Ochuodho Dennis O.
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya.
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Onyango Benson
  • Onyango Benson
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 08 March 2022
  •  Accepted: 18 October 2022
  •  Published: 30 November 2022

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