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: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

The comparative insecticidal and residual efficacy of sniper and alpha cypermethrin in the control of Blattella germanica (L.) (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) infestation

K. A. Kemabonta*
  • K. A. Kemabonta*
  • Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Amadi, G.
  • Amadi, G.
  • Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 29 April 2014
  •  Published: 31 May 2014

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