Editor-in-Chief
Prof. T.A. Adebayo
Entomology and Pesticide Toxicology

Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Prof. G. O. Adesina
Weed Science and Ecology

Editors:
Prof. S. A. Babarinde Entomology and Biopesticides, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Prof. L. O. Alamu Forestry and Forest Biodiversity Management, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Prof. O. A. Olaniran Entomology and Pesticide Toxicology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Dr. F. O. Alao Entomology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Technical Editors
Prof. T. I. Olabiyi Nematology and Organic Agriculture, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Prof. G. O. Oyediran Soil Science, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Prof. W. B. Akanbi Agronomy (Crop Physiology and Nutrition), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Prof. K. A. Adelasoye Ecotoxicology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Dr (Mrs) A. F. Odewole Entomology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Editorial Consultants

Prof. Olufemi Akinsanmi - Phytopathology, Queensland University, Australia

Prof. Brighton Mvumi - Postharvest Science and Technology, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Prof. Afui Mathias Mih - Forestry, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon

Prof. B. I. O. Ade-Omowaye - Food Science, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Prof. O. A. Ajao - Agricultural Economics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Prof. L. J. Bamaiyi - Agricultural Entomology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Prof. F. A. Ajayi - Stored Product Entomology, Nassarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria

Prof. G. M. Oladele - Veterinary Pharmacology/Toxicology, University of Abuja, Nigeria

Prof. V. F. Olaleye - Hydrobiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife

Prof. T. A. Yakubu - Agronomy, Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Prof. R. O. Awodoyin - Plant Ecology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Prof. A. A. Odunsi, - Animal Nutrition, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Prof. O. R. Pitan - Entomology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

Prof. S. O. Jimoh - Forestry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Prof. O. O. Fawole - Hydrobiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Prof. A. T. Adeboyejo - Urban and Regional Development, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Prof. O.O. Oyegoke - Entomology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Prof. I. A. Emiola - Animal Nutrition, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Dr. F. O. Takim - Agronomy, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Dr A. O. Olayinka - Plant Breeding and Genetics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria