Prevalence of storage pests in selected bean varieties in butiru sub county manafwa district
| dc.contributor.author | Masette Jacob | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-05T12:35:50Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-05T12:35:50Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Beans are an important staple crop in Butiru Sub-County, but their storage and preservation are challenged by infestations from various pests. This research aims to determine the prevalence of storage pests infesting beans in Butiru Sub-County. Methods and materials: The study involved collecting samples of stored beans from different locations in the sub-county and assessing them for pest damage. Additionally, both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed to identify the types and abundance of pests present. The obtained data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis to determine the prevalence of storage pests and their impact on the quality and quantity of stored beans. Results: This study found out that the overall prevalence of storage pests in the selected bean varieties in Butiru Sub-County was found to be high as approximately 70% were infested with storage pests. The prevalence of storage pests varied significantly between different locations within Butiru Sub-County. Bunambafu village highest 80%, Bushakiro Village lower 60%. During the rainy season, the prevalence of storage pests was higher, with approximately 75% and during the dry season, the prevalence of storage pests decreased to around 55%. The most common storage pests found in the selected bean varieties were the bean weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) and the maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais). The bean weevil accounted for approximately 60% of the storage pest population, while the maize weevil accounted for around 30%. Other storage pests, such as the cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus chinensis) and the grain moth (Sitotroga cerealella), were also present but in smaller populations. The current pest management practices in Butiru Sub County were found to be ineffective in controlling storage pests in beans. Farmers mainly relied on traditional methods such as chemical pesticides, which were not sufficient in addressing the storage pest problem. Conclusion: By implementing the recommended pest management strategies, farmers can reduce post-harvest losses and improve food security in the Butiru Sub-County. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Masette, J. (2024). Prevalence of storage pests in selected bean varieties in Butiru sub–County Manafwa district [Research Report]. Busitema University. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/2015 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Busitema University | |
| dc.title | Prevalence of storage pests in selected bean varieties in butiru sub county manafwa district | |
| dc.type | Thesis |