The Nigerian Journal of Entomology with ISSN- 0331-0094 is published annually by the Entomological Society of Nigeria. With the aim to publish original research on any aspect of entomology and related arthropods field. The journal accept manuscript within our scope and peer-reviewed for publication as a Full Length, Short Communication, or  Review Article.

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Our Current Issue

Volume 42 Issue 1 (2026)

Spatiotemporal Distribution and Developmental Dynamics of Aedes aegypti Linnaeus [Diptera: Culicidae] and Aedes albopictus Skuse [Diptera: Culicidae] in Microhabitats within the University of Lagos, Nigeria

ADETORO, Fouad Abidemi, OLADAPO, Kolade Paul, ADENIRAN James, and KEMABONTA Kehinde

Occurrence and Seasonal Dynamics of the Bio-control Agents of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith on Maize Varieties in Benin City

OMOREGIE, M. E., ENOBAKHARE, D. A., LAW-OGBOMO, K. E. and OMOREGIE, A. O.

Abundance and Diversity of Ticks Infestation Among Three Selected Areas of Cattle in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Gayaunan Danailu, Abdullahi Aliyu, Akwashiki Ombugadu, Confidence A. Danyaro, Joshua Isaac A.

Influence of climatic factors on the abundance and spread of the Papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in southwestern Nigeria

Larayetan A.A, Adedire, C.O, Umeh V.C, and Goergen G.

Effect of Plant-Based and Insect-Based Diets on the Growth, Survival and Feed Conversion Rate of Gryllodes sigillatus (Walker, 1969)

 Ikeh, R.E.,  Idigo, M.A.,  Ekezie, C.C., Chukwudike, C.O., Chukwu, C.E.^, and Okegbe, K.P.

Varietal Resistance of Maize to Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) and its Management with Petiveria alliacea L. Extract

Akinlolu AKINTOLA, Olufisayo IBITOYE, Emmanuel YEYE, Mobolade AKINBULUMA

Laboratory and Field Trials of Commercial Imidacloprid and Fipronil Gel Baits against Periplaneta americana Linnaeus [Blattodea: Blattidae] and Blattella germanica Linnaeus [Blattodea: Ectobiidae]

ADETORO, F.A., OLADAPO, K.P., ABU, S., ADENIRAN, J., KEMABONTA, K.A

Insecticidal and repellent activities of Nezara viridula secretions and hydro-distilled hexane extracts of Petiveria alliacea against Sitophilus oryzae

Akinbuluma, M. D.,  Ayodele, O.,  Adetula, C. A., Ogundola, C. O., Oladosu, I. A., Alabi, O. Y., Ilobolutife, O. P.,  Ayegboyin, I. A.

Indoor transmission dominance and vector efficiency of Anopheles gambiae s.s. among sibling species of the Anopheles gambiae complex in southeastern Nigeria

Ezihe Kingsley Chukwuebuka, Ubachukwu Patience Obiageli , Ezihe Grace Chinonyelum, Ukonze Blessing Chikaodili, Obi Juliet Onyinye, Nwangwu Udoka Chukwubuofu_, Agashi Nneka_, Dogunro Festus, Nwankwo Edith Nonye, Olayemi Kayode Isreal

Mosquito Species Composition and Abundance in Students’ Hostels in Three Campuses of The University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

 Umohata, I. A., Etok, I. S., Ufot, M. A., Inam, E. J., Ubulom, P. M. E. and Atting, I. A

Spatial Variation in Anopheles gambiae Complex Species Composition and Plasmodium Sporozoite Infection Among Indoor-Resting Mosquitoes in Rural Southwestern Nigeria

Ibrahim, K.T., Ajayi, F., Oguayo, V., Noutcha, M.A.E., Anumudu, C.I.

Evaluating the Efficacy of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Leaf Green Nanoparticle Insecticide against Mesopsis laticornis (Orthoptera: Caelifera), Schistocerca americana (Orthoptera: Acrididae), and Lilioceris lilii (Coleoptera: Polyphaga) of Soybeans

AKANJI, Kayode A., OLANIRAN, Oladele A., ALAO, Fatai O, AKANBI, Wasiu B., and ADEBAYO, Timothy A.