- ANON . 1995 . Regional Research Programme , Machakos, , Kenya : National Dryland Farming Research Centre Katumani .
- BARROW , M. R. 1987 . The effect of first generation maize stalk borer Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptere Noctuidae) on yield of different maize genotypes . Journal of the Entomological Society of South Africa , 50 : 291 – 298 .
- CROOKSTON , R. K. and KENT , R. 1976 . Intercropping-a new version of an old idea . Crops and soils , 28 : 7 – 9 .
- DARLING , P. J. 1993 . KARI/ODA Crop Protection Project , Farming Systems Survey Summary Report Project Na TO284 Nairobfc, , Kenya : Agricultural Research Institute .
- FORDHAM , R. 1983 . Intercropping-what are the advantages . Outlook on Agriculture , 12 : 142 – 146 .
- GEBREKIDAN , B. , WAFULA , B. M. and NJOROGE , K. Agroecc- togical zoning In relation to maize research priorities in Kenya . Review of the National Maize Research Program. Proceedings of a Workshop . Kakamega, Kenya. pp. 1 – 4 . Nairobi, , Kenya : Agricultural Research Institute .
- HAINES , C. P. 1991 . Insects and Arachnids of Tropical Stored Products Their Biology and Identification , UK : Natural Resources Institute/Overseas Development Administration .
- JAETZOLD , R. and SCHMIDT , H. 1983 . Farm Management Handbook of Kenya Natural Conditions and Farm Information, Vol. II: Part C , Vol. II , Nairobi : East Kenya Ministry of Agriculture .
- JODHA , N. S. Intercropping in traditional farming systems . Proceedings of the International Workshop on Intercropping . Hyderbad, India. pp. 41 – 45 . Patancheiu : ICRISAT .
- JOTWANI , M. G. and SRIVASTAVA , K. P. 1982 . Insect peste on forage sorghum and their control . Forage Research , 7A : 129 – 139 .
- KANGETHE , W. G. and NGALYUKA , C. A. K. 1989 . Agricultural and Livestock Data Compendium , Nairobi : Ministry of Planning and National Development, Long Range Planning Unit .
- KAVOI , J. , SONGA , J. and NZIOKI , S. A survey of farming systems in Central and Mashuru Divisions of Kajiado District . Pre-conference milni-papers prepared for the KARI/DFID NARP Il Project End of Project Conference . March 23-26 , Nairobi. Edited by: Sutherland , J. A. pp. 363 – 365 .
- KEY , G. E. 1990 . Pre-harvest crop losses to (he African striped squirrel, Xerus erythropus. in Kenya . Tropical Pest Management , 36 : 223 – 229 .
- KIBATA , G. N. , GATIMU , J. , WEKESA , P. W. , MBUGUA , J. N. and MUTAMBUKI , K. Kenya-management of storage insect peste with special reference to the larger grain borer . Proceedings of the East and Central African Storage Pest Management Workshop . Naivasha. Edited by: Farrell , G. , Greathead , A. H. , Hill , M. G. and Kibata , G. N. pp. 139 – 146 . UK : International Institute of Biological Control .
- MNJA , E. M. , SHANOWER , T. G. , SONGA , J. M. , ONG'ARO , J. M. , KAWOGA , W. T. , MVIHA , P. , MYAKA , F. A. , SLUMPA , S. , OKURUT-AKOL , H. and OPIYO , C. 1999 . Surveys of insect pest damage and pest management practices on plgeonpea farmers' fields in Kenya, Malawi Tanzania and Uganda . African Crop Science Journal , 7 : 59 – 69 .
- MLAMBO , S. S. 1989 . The status of cereal stem borer and legume pod borer research in Zimbabwe . Insect Science and its Application , 4 : 21 – 222 .
- MULAA , M. A. , CHESOLI , C. , KALAMA , P. , OSORE , P and MUGFTA , A. Increasing farmers' options for stalkborer control A comparison etween efficacy of natural products and artificial pesticides . Pro-conference mini-papers prepared for the KARI/ FID NARP Il Project End of Project Conference . March 23-26 , Nairobi. Edited by: Utherland , J. A. pp. 254 – 257 .
- MULE , H. M. 1984 . Keynote Address . East African Agricultural and Forestry ournal , 44 : 5 – 9 .
- NADAR , H. M. and FAUGHT , W. A. 1984 . Maize yield response to different levels of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer application: a seven-season tudy . East African Agriculture! and Forestry Journel , 44 : 147 – 156 .
- NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES . 1969 . Insect Pest Management and Control , Publication No. 1695 Washington DC : National Academy of Sciences .
- OVERHOLT , W. A. , NGHSONG , A. J. , KIMANI , S. K. , MBAPILA , J. , LAMMERS , P. and KIOKO , E. 1994 . Ecological considerations of the introduction of Cotesia flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) for biological control of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptere Pyralldae) in Africa . Biocontrol News and information , 15 : 19 – 24 .
- RUKANDEMA , M. 1984 . Farming systems of semi-arid eastern Kenya a comparison . East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal , 44 : 422 – 435 .
- SESHU REDDY , K. V. and WALKER , P. T. 1980 . A review of the yield losses in graminaceous crops caused by Chilo spp . Insect Science and its Application , 11 : 563 – 569 .
- SINGH , B. , BATTU , G. S. , DHALIWAL , J. S. and ATWAL , A. S. 1975 . Population studies on the maize stem borer Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) in Punjab. I. Mode of overwintering larvae . Indian Journal of Entomology , 37 : 132 – 136 .
- SINGH , T. P. and SINGH , R. 1969 . Incidence of stemborer Chilo zonellus Swinhoe and lodging in Jaunpur variety of maize under different levels of nitrogen . Indian Journal of Entomology , 31 : 158 – 160 .
- SINGH , T. P. , SINGH , R. and CHAUDHARY , L. B. 1968 . Inter-relation of stemborer incidence and certain agronome traite in Jaunpur variety of maize under different levels of nitrogen . Indian Journal of Entomology , 30 : 220 – 222 .
- SONGA , W. A. and HILLOCKS , R. J. 1996 . Legume hosts of Macmphomina phaseolina in Kenya and effect of crop species on soil inoculum levels . Journal of Phytopathology , 144 : 387 – 391 .
- SONGA , W. A. and SONGA , J. M. 1999 . On-Faim Trials in the Katumari Mandate Area-Initial Surveys and Establishment , KARI/ODA NARP Il Crop Protection Project Interim Report 1 Nairobi, , Kenya : Agricultural Research Institute .
- STARKS , K. J. , SCHUMAKER , G. and EBERHART , S. A. 1971 . Soil fertility and damage by Chio partellus (Swinhoe) on grain sorghum . Journal of Economic Entomology , 64 : 760 – 793 .
- STEWART , J. I. and KASHASHA , D. A. R. 1984 . Rainfal criteria to enable response farming through crop-based climate analysis . East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal , 44 : 58 – 79 .
- TALEY , Y. M. and THAKARE , K. R. 1978 . Studies on the carry-over of Chilo partellus Swin. through sorghum stubbles . Sorghum Newsletter , 21 : 52
- TESSEMA , S. and EMOJONG , E. E. 1984 . Utilization of maize and sorghum stover by sheep and goals after feed-qualiy improvement by various treatments and supplements . East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal , 44 : 408 – 415 .
- WALKER , P. T. 1983 . “ Management of maize pests ” . In Pest and Vector Management in the Tropics, with Particular Reference to Insects, Ticks, Mites and Snails , Edited by: Youdeowel , A. and Service , M. W. 232 – 246 . Harlow, , UK : Longman .
- WARUI , C. M. and KURIA , J. N. 1983 . Population incidence and the control of maize stalk borers, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe), Chilo orkhakodliellus Stand and Sesame calamistis Hmps . Coast province of Kenya Insect Science and Its Application , 4 : 11 – 18 .
- YOUDEOWEl , A. 1989 . “ Major arthropod pests of food and Industrial crops of Africa and their economic importance ” . In Biological Control: A Sustainable Solution to Crop Pest Problems in frica , Edited by: Yaninek , J. S. and Herren , H. R. 31 – 50 . Badan, , Nigeria : IITA .
Farmers' perceptions of aspects of maize production systems and pests in semi-arid eastern Kenya: Factors influencing occurrence and control of stemborers
Reprints and Corporate Permissions
Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?
To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:
Academic Permissions
Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?
Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:
If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.
Related research
People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.
Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.
Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.