Authors : Josué Nshokano Baharanyi; François Mugisho Mushagalusa; Léon Shamavu Rudahaba; Awa Buhendwa; Joseph Baliahamwabo Bashagaluke; Prince Murhula Mushoho; Arsène Bakole Mukome; Melchior Kiriza Mugomoka; Zacharie Chifundera Kusamba

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Abstract : Eggplant cultivation is subject to attacks from several enemies (biotic and abiotic) which affect its yield. In the objective to inventory the pests (enemies) of eggplant cultivation in Walungu this study was initiated; the method adopted consisted of a survey coupled with an observation in the fields of 90 producers and a capture of the pests encountered on the aerial parts of the plants. The results obtained revealed that the identified pests belong to 6 entomological orders which are, Orthoptera, Heteroptera, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera and Hemiptera; and to 14 entomological families with 18 species. These pests were identified at the agricultural entomology laboratory of CRSN Lwiro coupled with an identification key.

Keywords : Eggplant, Insect Pests, Walungu , DRC.

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