Farmers urged to consider deploying insects against maize stem borer pests

Agricultural scientists are calling for more research and investment in the use of parasitoid species, aptly referred to as ‘natural enemies’, to control pests in sub-Saharan Africa.
Scientists in Kenya carry out research on stem borer pests on maize plants during a field visit on farms with African journalists trained on climate change impacts. (Michel Nkurunziza)
Scientists in Kenya carry out research on stem borer pests on maize plants during a field visit on farms with African journalists trained on climate change impacts. (Michel Nkurunziza)
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