Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (1982) 32, 277-280

R.W. Mwangi (1982)
Locust anti feedant activity in fruits of Melia volkensii
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 32 (3), 277-280
Abstract: M. volkensii fruit kernels contain antifeedant activity against Schistocerca gregaria nymphs and adults. Feeding activity is reduced markedly after 2nd-instar nymphs receive topical treatment with a 2% aqueous solution of M. volkensii fruit kernel extract of when such extract is added to locust diet. The resulting feeding inhibition produces very poor relative growth, prolonged intermolt periods and high mortality especially during ecdysis. Disturbances in hemolymph total carbohydrate and total lipid concentrations, almost similar to those observed during starvation in adult locusts are also observed.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Schistocerca gregaria