Mosquitoes are vectors of parasitic diseases such as malaria, lymphatic filariasis, Japanese encephalitis and West Nile Virus. In particular, Culex mosquitoes have been implicated for the transmission of lymphatic filariasis, ...

The research studies were conducted to determine the efficiency of five packaging materials (Jute bag, Hessian sack, Hessian sack lined with cellophane, Polyethylene and Plastic container) in keeping the quality of two ...

Biphenol A (BPA) is a common synthetic chemical used in manufacturing plastics, epoxy resins and polycarbonate materials. BPA has been reported to cause sperm abnormalities but the specific stage(s) of spermatogenesis most ...

Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., is a major cash crop cultivated in the tropical regions and it plays a significant role in supporting the livelihoods and economic growth of many cocoa-producing African countries. A wide range ...

There is a progressive shift from the use of synthetic pesticides to botanical pesticides because of the problems of toxicity to the environment, non-target organisms and most importantly negative effects on human health. ...

Herbicides are chemicals used to kill or control unwanted plants and weeds. They could accumulate in soils at toxic levels to contaminate groundwater when they are leached. The in vitro abilities of seventeen fungi isolated ...

The susceptibility of larvae and adult Anopheles gambiae in Akure metropolis to synthetic and botanical insecticides was investigated at ambient temperature (28 ±30C) and relative humidity (75 ± 5%). An. gambiae samples ...

The fermentation of cassava peels to reduce cyanide and the pollution caused on the soil and water of cassava processing environment were investigated. Microorganisms were involved in the natural fermentation of cassava ...

A field study was conducted to demonstrate the effects of spent engine oil on the growth and yield response of maize (Zea maysL.) and jute mallow (CorchorusolitoriusL.). The soil was a well-drained loamy soil, slightly ...

Hazard can be so detrimental to the extents of incapacitating, disabling or even destroying lives of persons. Prevention of hazard is among the key components that every organization that aims at becoming successful should ...