Research Title
Evaluation of pheromone for mating disruption of maize pest in Iringa, Tanzania
Researchers
Dr. Fikira Kimbokota, Dr. Juma Mmongoyo, Dr. Agenor Mafra-Neto and Prof. Teun Dekker
Funder
ISCA technologies through EU Phera grant
Start year
2022
End year
2023
Status
On-going
Research Summary
The project investigates the effectiveness of using pheromones to disrupt the mating patterns of maize pests. The goal is to develop an eco-friendly pest management strategy to enhance maize production and reduce reliance on chemical pesticides