Malaria is a significant public health burden in Nigeria, accounting for a substantial number of cases and deaths annually. Regrettably, the Malaria disease burden in line with the WHO (2023) report showed that there were 249 million cases of malaria in 2022 when compared to 244 million cases in 2021 and the number of malaria deaths stood at 608,000 in 2022... Continue here
Cucumber growing is becoming increasingly popular in Nigeria's Sudan savanna region due to its health benefits and minimal impact on the soil. However, weed infestation is a major challenge that can significantly reduce yields, by up to 45-95%. In view of this, two trials were conducted at the Teaching and Research farm of the Faculty of Agriculture and the... Continue here
A pest is every living thing, that has a detrimental effect on people or their interests. They can transmit diseases, harm crops, and interfere with daily activities. Pests like rats and insects are often found in human environments. Pesticides are biological or chemical substances designed to resist, attract, control, or prevent any biological entity that is... Continue here