Journal of
Entomology and Nematology

  • Abbreviation: J. Entomol. Nematol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9855
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEN
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 139

Full Length Research Paper

Distribution and impact of Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Northeastern Ethiopia

Asmare Dejen
  • Asmare Dejen
  • Department of Plant Science, Wollo University, P. O. Box 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia
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Emana Getu
  • Emana Getu
  • Department of Biology, Addis Ababa University, P. O. Box 1176, A. A., Ethiopia
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Ferdu Azerefegne
  • Ferdu Azerefegne
  • Department of Plant Science, Hawassa University, P. O. Box 05, Awassa, Ethiopia
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Amare Ayalew
  • Amare Ayalew
  • Department of Plant Science, Haramaya University, P. O. Box 138, Dire-Dawa, Ethiopia
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  •  Accepted: 05 December 2013
  •  Published: 31 January 2014

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