Journal of
Entomology and Nematology

  • Abbreviation: J. Entomol. Nematol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9855
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEN
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 140

Full Length Research Paper

Toxicity and protectant potential of linalools (Monoterpenoid) against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) infestation in stored maize

Mohammed Quarshie
  • Mohammed Quarshie
  • Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, Athens, United States.
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Seth Kwame Asare
  • Seth Kwame Asare
  • Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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Samuel Ewusi Dadzie
  • Samuel Ewusi Dadzie
  • Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, Athens, United States.
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George Mbata
  • George Mbata
  • Department of Biology, Fort Valley State University, 1005 State University Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030, United States.
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Enoch A. Osekre
  • Enoch A. Osekre
  • Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 18 March 2024
  •  Accepted: 23 May 2024
  •  Published: 31 August 2024

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