Ekesi, S.    

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Institute:International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Nairobi, Kenya. 
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2022

Harnessing data science to improve integrated management of invasive pest species across Africa: An application to Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Guimapi, R. A., Niassy, S., Mudereri, B. T., Abdel-Rahman, E. M., Tepa-Yotto, G., Subramanian, S., Mohamed, S. A., Thunes, K. H., Kimathi, E. K., Agboka, K., Tamo, M., Rwaburindi, J. C., Hadi, B., Elkahky, M., Saethre, M. G., Belayneh, Y. T., Ekesi, S., Kelemu, S. and Tonnang, H., in: Global Ecology and Conservation, volume 35, number -: e02056, pages 1-22, ISSN 2351-9894, 2022. [DOI]
 
Tephritid fruit fly species composition, seasonality, and fruit infestations in two central African agro-ecological zones, Nanga, S. N., Hanna, R., Fotso Kuate, A., Fiaboe, K., Nchoutnji, I.*, Ndjab, M. R., Gnanvossou, D., Mohamed, S. A., Ekesi, S. and Djieto-Lordon, C.*, in: Insects, volume 13, number 11: 1045, pages 1-23, ISSN 2075-4450, 2022. [DOI]
 

2021

Global habitat suitability of Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae): key parasitoids considered for its biological control, Tepa-Yotto, G., Tonnang, H., Goergen, G ., Subramanian, S., Kimathi, E. K., Abdel-Rahman, E. M., Flo, D., Thunes, K. H., Fiaboe, K., Niassy, S., Bruce, A., Mohamed, S., Tamo, M., Ekesi, S. and Saethre, M. G., in: Insects, volume 12, number 4: 273, pages 1-17, ISSN 2075-4450, 2021. [DOI]
 
Edible crickets (Orthoptera) around the world: distribution, nutritional value, and other benefits - a review, Magara, H. J. O.*, Niassy, S., Ayieko, M. A.*, Mukundamago, M., Egonyu, J. P., Tanga, C. M., Kimathi, E. K., Ongere, J. O., Fiaboe, K., Hugel, S., Orinda, M. A.*, Roos, N. and Ekesi, S., in: Frontiers in Nutrition, volume 7, number -: 537915, pages 1-24, ISSN 2296-861X, 2021. [DOI]
 
Bioecology of fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), its management and potential patterns of seasonal spread in Africa, Niassy, S., Agbodzavu, K. M., Kimathi, E. K., Mutune, B., Abdel-Rahman, E. M., Salifu, D., Hailu, G., Belayneh, Y. T., Felege, E., Tonnang, H., Ekesi, S. and Subramanian, S., in: PloS ONE, volume 16, number 6: e0249042, pages 1-24, ISSN 1932-6203, 2021. [DOI]
 
Low-cost technology for recycling agro-industrial waste into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer using black soldier fly., Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B.*, Korir, N.*, Fiaboe, K., Nakimbugwe, D.*, Khamis, F. M., Subramanian, S., Wangu, M. M., Dubois, T.+, Ekesi, S. and Tanga, C. M., in: Waste Management, volume 119, pages 183-194, ISSN 0956-053X, 2021. [DOI]
 
Biochar and gypsum amendment of agro-industrial waste for enhanced black soldier fly larval biomass and quality frass fertilizer, Beesigamukama, D., Mochoge, B.*, Korir, N.*, Fiaboe, K., Nakimbugwe, D.*, Khamis, F. M., Dubois, T., Subramanian, S., Wangu, M. M., Ekesi, S. and Tanga, C. M., in: PloS ONE, volume 15, number 8: e0238154, pages 1-25, ISSN 1932-6203, 2021. [DOI]
 
A molecular survey of bacterial species in the guts of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) reared on two urban organic waste streams in Kenya, Shumo, M., Khamis, F. M., Ombura, F. L. O., Tanga, C. M., Fiaboe, K., Subramanian, S., Ekesi, S., Schluter, O. K. and Borgemeister, C., in: Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 12, number -: 687103, pages 1-15, ISSN 1664-302X, 2021. [DOI]
 
Nutritional and microbial quality of extruded fish feeds containing black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L) larvae meal as a replacement for fish meal for tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and catfish (Clarius gariepinus), Were, G. J.*, Irungu, F. G., Ngoda, P. N.*, Affognon, H., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D., Fiaboe, K. and Mutungi, C., in: Journal of Applied Aquaculture, pages 1-17, ISSN 1045-4438, 2021. [DOI]
 

2020

Insights in the global genetics and gut microbiome of black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens: implications for animal feed safety control, Khamis, F. M., Ombura, F. L. O., Akutse, K. S., Subramanian, S., Mohamed, S., Fiaboe, K., Saijuntha, W.*, van Loon, J. J., Dicke, M., Dubois, T.+, Ekesi, S. and Tanga, C. M., in: Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 11, number -: 1538, pages 1-15, ISSN 1664-302X, 2020. [DOI]
 
Nitrogen fertilizer equivalence of black soldier fly frass fertilizer and synchrony of nitrogen mineralization for maize production, Beesigamukama, D., Muchoge, B., Korir, N.*, Musyoka, M. W., Fiaboe, K., Nakimbugwe, D.*, Khamis, F. M., Subramanian, S., Dubois, T., Ekesi, S. and Tanga, C. M., in: Agronomy, volume 10, number 9: 1395, pages 1-19, ISSN 2073-4395, 2020. [DOI]
 
Exploring black soldier fly frass as novel fertilizer for improved growth, yield, and nitrogen use efficiency of maize under field conditions, Beesigamukama, D., Muchoge, B., Korir, N.*, Fiaboe, K., Nakimbugwe, D.*, Khamis, F. M., Subramanian, S., Dubois, T.+, Musyoka, M. W., Ekesi, S., Kelemu, S. and Tanga, C. M., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 11, number -: 574592, pages 1-17, ISSN 1664-462X, 2020. [DOI]
 
Changes in chemical and microbiological quality of semi-processed black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larval meal during storage, Kamau, E.*, Mutungi, C., Kinyuru, J.*, Imathiu, S.*, Affognon, H., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D.* and Fiaboe, K., in: Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, volume 6, number 4, pages 417-428, ISSN 2352-4588, 2020. [DOI]
 
Effects of traditional processing techniques on the nutritional and microbiological quality of four edible insect species used for food and feed in east Africa, Nyangena, D. N.*, Mutungi, C., Imathiu, S.*, Kinyuru, J.*, Affognon, H., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D.* and Fiaboe, K., in: Foods, volume 9, number 5: 574, pages 1-16, ISSN 2304-8158, 2020. [DOI]
 
Integrated management of Aphis craccivora in cowpea using intercropping and entomopathogenic fungi under field conditions, Mweke, A., Akutse, K. S., Ulrichs, C., Fiaboe, K., Maniania, N. K. and Ekesi, S., in: Journal of Fungi, volume 6, number -: 60, pages 1-16, ISSN 2309-608X, 2020. [DOI]
 
Temperature-dependent development, survival and reproduction of Apanteles hemara (Nixon) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Spoladea recurvalis (F.) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), Agbodzavu, M. K.*, Osiemo-Lagat, Z.*, Gikungu, M.*, Ekesi, S. and Fiaboe, K., in: Bulletin of Entomological Research, volume 110, number 5, pages 577-587, ISSN 0007-4853, 2020. [DOI]
 

2019

Integrating temperature-dependent life table data into Insect Life Cycle Model for predicting the potential distribution of Scapsipedus icipe Hugel & Tanga, Otieno, M. H. J.*, Ayieko, M. A.*, Niassy, S., Salifu, D., Abdelmutalab, A. G. A., Fathiya, K. M., Subramanian, S., Fiaboe, K., Roos, N., Ekesi, S. and Tanga, C. M., in: PloS ONE, volume 14, number 9: e0222941, pages 1-27, ISSN 1932-6203, 2019. [DOI]
 
Impact of processing methods on microbial load of reared and wild-caught edible crickets (Scapsipedus icipe and Gryllus bimaculatus) in Kenya, Gatheru, J. W., Khamis, F. M., Ombura, F. L. O., Nonoh, J.*, Tanga, C. M., Maina, J.*, Mohamed, S., Subramanian, S., Ekesi, S. and Fiaboe, K., in: Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, volume 5, number 3, pages 171-183, ISSN 2352-4588, 2019. [DOI]
 
Effect of dietary replacement of fishmeal by insect meal on growth performance, blood profiles and economics of growing pigs in Kenya, Chia, S. Y., Tanga, C. M., Osuga, I. M., Alaru, A. O.*, Mwangi, D. M.*, Githinji, M.*, Subramanian, S., Fiaboe, K., Ekesi, S., van Loon, J. J. and Dicke, M., in: Animals, volume 9, number 10: 705, pages 1-20, ISSN 2076-2615, 2019. [DOI]
 
The nutritive value of black soldier fly larvae reared on common organic waste streams in Kenya, Shumo, M., Osuga, I. M., Khamis, F. M., Tanga, C. M., Fiaboe, K., Subramanian, S., Ekesi, S., Van Huis, A. and Borgemeister, C., in: Scientific Reports, volume 9, number -: 10110, pages 1-13, ISSN 2045-2322, 2019. [DOI]
 
Efficiency of food-based attractants for monitoring tephritid fruit flies diversity and abundance in mango systems across three west African agro-ecological zones, Hanna, R., Gnanvossou, D., Goergen, G ., Bokonon-Ganta, A. H., Mohamed, S., Ekesi, S., Fiaboe, K. and Agnontcheme, A. I., in: Journal of Economic Entomology, volume 20, number 20, pages 1-12, ISSN 0022-0493, 2019. [DOI]
 
Influence of temperature on selected life-history traits of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) reared on two common urban organic waste streams in Kenya, Shumo, M., Khamis, F. M., Tanga, C. M., Fiaboe, K., Subramanian, S., Ekesi, S., Van Huis, A. and Borgemeister, C., in: Animals, volume 9, number 3:79, pages 1-14, ISSN 2076-2615, 2019. [DOI]
 
Efficacy of aqueous and oil formulations of a specific Metarhizium anisopliae isolate against Aphis craccivora Koch, 1854 (Hemiptera: Aphididae) under field conditions, Mweke, A., Akutse, K. S., Ulrichs, C., Fiaboe, K., Maniania, N. K. and Ekesi, S., in: Journal of Applied Entomology, pages 1-11, ISSN 0931-2048, 2019. [DOI]
 
The effects of pest-resistant amaranth accessions on the performance of the solitary Endoparasitoid apanteles hemara (Hymenoptera: braconidae) against the amaranth leaf-webber Spoladea recurvalis (Lepidoptera: crambidae), Othim, S. T. O.*, Ramasamy, S., Kahuthia-Gathu, R.*, Dubois, T.+, Ekesi, S. and Fiaboe, K., in: Environmental Entomology, volume 48, number 1, pages 163-172, ISSN 0046-225X, 2019. [DOI]
 
Chemical additives enhance the activity of a Bt-based biopesticide targeting the beet webworm larvae, Opisa, S., Akutse, K. S., du Plessis, H.*, Fiaboe, K. and Ekesi, S., in: Journal of Applied Entomology, pages 1-7, ISSN 0931-2048, 2019. [DOI]
 
Horizontal transmission of Metarhizium anisopliae between Spoladea recurvalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) adults and compatibility of the fungus with the attractant phenylacetaldehyde, Opisa, S., du Plessis, H.*, Akutse, K. S., Fiaboe, K. and Ekesi, S., in: Microbial Pathogenesis, volume 131, pages 197-204, ISSN 0882-4010, 2019. [DOI]
 
Effects of host age and density on the performance of Apanteles hemara (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a larval endoparasitoid of Spoladea recurvalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), Othim, S. T. O.*, Ramasamy, S., Kahuthia-Gathu, R.*, Dubois, T.+, Ekesi, S. and Fiaboe, K., in: Journal of Economic Entomology, pages 1-11, ISSN 0022-0493, 2019. [DOI]
 
Biopesticide based sustainable pest management for safer production of vegetable legumes and brassicas in Asia and Africa, Srinivasan, R., Sevgan, S., Ekesi, S. and Tamo, M., in: Pest Management Science, pages 1-9, ISSN 1526-498X, 2019. [DOI]
 

2018

Moisture adsorption properties and shelf-life estimation of dried and pulverised edible house cricket Acheta domesticus (L.) and black soldier fly larvae Hermetia illucens (L.), Kamau, E.*, Mutungi, C., Kinyuru, J.*, Imathiu, S.*, Tanga, C. M., Affognon, H., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D.* and Fiaboe, K. K.+, in: Food Research International, volume 106, pages 420-427, ISSN 0963-9969, 2018. [DOI]
 
Physico-chemical properties of extruded aquafeed pellets containing black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae and adult cricket (Acheta domesticus) meals, Irungu, F. G.*, Mutungi, C., Faraj, A. K.*, Affognon, H., Kibet, N., Tanga, C. M., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D.* and Fiaboe, K. K.+, in: Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, volume 4, number 1, pages 19-30, ISSN 2352-4588, 2018. [DOI]
 
Screening for resistance against major lepidopteran and stem weevil pests of amaranth in Tanzania, Othim, S. T. O.*, Srinivasan, R., Kahuthia-Gathu, R.*, Dubois, T.+, Dinssa, F. F., Ekesi, S. and Fiaboe, K., in: Euphytica, volume 214, number -:182, pages 1-21, ISSN 0014-2336, 2018. [DOI]
 
Minerals content of extruded fish feeds containing cricket (Acheta domesticus) and black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) fractions, Irungu, F. G.*, Mutungi, C., Faraj, A. K.*, Affognon, H., Tanga, C. M., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D.* and Fiaboe, K. K.+, in: International Aquatic Research, pages 1-13, ISSN 2008-4935, 2018. [DOI]
 
Optimization of extruder cooking conditions for the manufacture of fish feeds using response surface methodology, Irungu, F. G.*, Mutungi, C., Faraj, A. K.*, Affognon, H., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D.* and Fiaboe, K., in: Journal of Food Process Engineering, pages 1-12, ISSN 0145-8876, 2018. [DOI]
 
Proximate composition and in vitro protein digestibility of extruded aquafeeds containing Acheta domesticus and Hermetia illucens fractions, Irungu, F. G.*, Mutungi, C., Faraj, A. K.*, Affognon, H., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D.* and Fiaboe, K., in: Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, volume 4, number 4, pages 275-284, ISSN 2352-4588, 2018. [DOI]
 

2017

Postharvest processes of edible insects in Africa: a review of processing methods, and the implications for nutrition, safety and new products development, Mutungi, C., Irungu, F. G.*, Nduko, J.*, Mutua, F.*, Affognon, H., Nakimbugwe, D.*, Ekesi, S. and Fiaboe, K. K.+, in: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, pages 1-23, ISSN 1040-8398, 2017. [DOI]
 
Diversity and seasonal abundance of tephritid fruit flies in three agro-ecosystems in Benin, west Africa, Gnanvossou, D., Hanna, R., Goergen, G ., Salifu, D., Tanga, C. M., Mohamed, S. and Ekesi, S., in: Journal of Applied Entomology, pages 1-12, ISSN 0931-2048, 2017. [DOI]
 

2016

Enhancing horticultural productivity, incomes and livelihoods through integrated management of aphid pests on vegetables in sub-Saharan Africa, Hanna, R., Fotso Kuate, A., Kumar, P. L., Djomaha, E. S., Toukem, N., Dongmo, M., Doumtsop, A. R. P., Ramasamy, S., Abang, A., Ekesi, S., Mohamad, S., Bayissa, W. H., Singh, A. B., Houmgny, R., Weisser, W., Keukenou, S. and Ghogomu, T. R., 2016.
 
Release, establishment and spread of the natural enemy Fopius arisanus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) for the control of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Benin, west Africa, Gnanvossou, D., Hanna, R., Bokonon-Ganta, A.*, Ekesi, S. and Mohamed, S., pages 1-35, 2016.
 
Selection of fungal isolates for virulence against three aphid pest species of crucifers and okra, Bayissa, W.*, Ekesi, S., Mohamed, S., Kaaya, G. P.*, Wagacha, M.*, Hanna, R. and Maniania, N. K., in: Journal of Pest Science, pages 1-14, ISSN 1612-4758, 2016. [DOI]
 
Interactions among vegetable-infesting aphids, the fungal pathogen Metarhizium anisopliae (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) and the predatory coccinellid Cheilomenes lunata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), Bayissa, W.*, Ekesi, S., Mohamed, S., Kaaya, G. P.*, Wagacha, M.*, Hanna, R. and Maniania, N. K., in: Biocontrol Science and Technology, volume 26, number 2, pages 274-290, ISSN 0958-3157, 2016. [DOI]
 

2013

Species composition, seasonality, response to attractants, and fruits infestations of tephritid fruit flies in mango and guava orchards in Cameroon, Hanna, R., Fotso Kuate, A., Nanga, S. N., Ndjab, M. R., Tamedjouong, Z. T., Olina Bassala, J. P.*, Ntchoutnji, I.*, Ekesi, S. and Mohamad, S.*, Abstract, p. 52 in the book of abstracts of the 20th Biennial Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientist, 28-31 October, 2013 Yaounde, Cameroon, 2013.
 
Release, persistence and parasitism of the parasitoid Fopius arisanus on bush mango, Irvingia gabonensis in Benin, West Africa, Gnanvossou, D., Hanna, R., Bokonon-Ganta, A.*, Mohamad, S.* and Ekesi, S., Abstract, p. 49 in the book of abstracts of the 20th Biennial Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientist, 28-31 October, 2013 Yaounde, Cameroon, 2013.
 
Seasonal abundance and species diversity of tephritid fruit in male lure traps in Benin, West Africa, Gnanvossou, D., Hanna, R., Bokonon-Ganta, A.*, Mohamad, S.* and Ekesi, S., Abstract, p. 45 in the book of abstracts of the 20th Biennial Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientist, 28-31 October, 2013 Yaounde, Cameroon, 2013.
 

2010

Fruit flies species composition and seasonality, and relative efficiency of four female attractants in mango orchards in Benin, Hanna, R., Gnanvossou, D., Bokonon-Ganta, A. H. and Ekesi, S., in: 8th International Symposium of Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, Valencia, Spain, 26 September - 1 October 2010, pages 285, Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010.
 
Ecological niche and potential geographic distribution of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera, Tephritidae), de Meyer, M., Robertson, M.*, Mansell, M.*, Ekesi, S., Tsuruta, K., Mwaiko, W.*, Vayssieres, J. and Peterson, A. T., in: Bulletin of Entomological Research, volume 100, number 1, pages 35-48, ISSN 0007-4853, 2010.
 
Effect of host rearing diet on fitness parameters of Fopius arisanus (Sonona) (Braconidae: Hymenoptera), Mohamed, S., Ekesi, S. and Hanna, R., in: Book of abstracts, 8th International Symposium of Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, Valencia, Spain, 26 September - 1October 2010, pages 113, Editorial Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, 2010.
 
Old and new host-parasitoid associations: parasitism of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) and five African fruit fly species by Fopius arisanus, an Asian opiine parasitoid, Mohamed, S., Ekesi, S. and Hanna, R., in: Biocontrol Science and Technology, volume 20, number 2, pages 183-196, ISSN 0958-3157, 2010.
 
Rid fruits and vegetables in Africa of notorious fruit flies, Ekesi, S., Mohamed, S. and Hanna, R., CGIAR SP-IPM Technical Innovation Brief No. 4, 2010. 2p., 2010.
 
Status of Bactrocera invadens management in Africa: recent advances, successes and challenges, Ekesi, S., Vayssieres, J., Hanna, R., de Meyer, M., Goergen, G . and Malachrida, A., in: Book of abstracts, 8th International Symposium of Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, Valencia, Spain, 26 September - 1 October 2010, pages 96, Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010.
 

2008

Evaluation of the impact of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata on Bactrocera invadens and five African fruit fly species, Mohamed, S., Ekesi, S. and Hanna, R., in: Journal of Applied Entomology, volume 132, number 9-10, pages 789-797, ISSN 0931-2048, 2008. [DOI]
 

2006

The African fruit fly initiative (AFFI): developing and introducing affordable technologies and skills for management of fruit flies in Africa, Ekesi, S., Hanna, R., Billah, M.*, Goergen, G ., Lux, A., Mohamed, S., Gnanvossou, D. and Vayssieres, J., 2006.
 

2003

Biological control, a non- obvious component of IPM for cowpea, Tamo, M., Ekesi, S., Maniania, N. K. and Cherry, A., pages 295-309, chapter 19, CABI, ISBN 0-85199-639-6, 2003.
 

Publications as Editor

2020

Influence of predatory mites, Phytoseiulus longipes Evans. on the within-plant diurnal migration and distribution of the red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi, baker and pritchard on African Nightshade, Solanum scabrum, Kungu, M., Subramanian, S., Salifu, D., Fiaboe, K. and Azandeme-Hounmalon, G. Y., Sustainability in Plant and Crop Protection, volume 14, pages 267-282, chapter 21, Springer, ISBN 978-3-030-41082-7, 2020. [DOI]