The African maize stalk borer

Busseola fusca is a major pest of maize in Africa, but it also attacks other cultivated crops, particularly sorghum, pearl millet, sugarcane and some wild grasses. But despite its destructiveness, few objective crop loss assessments have been made. Busseola fusca the African maize stalk borer: is a two-part publication which provides a comprehensive review of the biology and management of this pest. The information is presented under sub-headings of pest status and crop loss assessment, taxonomic descriptions, pest biology and ecology. Pest management practices involving a range of options (cultural, plant resistance, biological chemical and legislative) are also reviewed. The second part of this publication consists of an annotated bibliography of nearly 400 references to work published between 1900 and 1990. Busseola fusca (fuller), the African maize stalk borer: a handbook of information by K M Harris and K F Nwanze 1992 ISBN 0 85198 805 9 (CABI) ISBN 92 9066 224 7 (ICRISAT) Pbk ICRISAT, Patancheru Andhra Pradesh 502 324, INDIABusseola fusca (fuller), the African maize stalk borer: a handbook of information by K M Harris and K F Nwanze 1992 ISBN 0 85198 805 9 (CABI) ISBN 92 9066 224 7 (ICRISAT) Pbk ICRISAT, Patancheru Andhra Pradesh 502 324, INDI