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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Evaluation of intercropping on the population density of some sap- sucking pests on broad bean and cow pea plants in Dakahlya Governorate
Authors
Hala E Moafi, Dina M Taksira, Noura F Abou-Elenien
Abstract
Broad beans, (Vicia faba), one of the most widely grown vegetable crops in Egypt. It cultivated as a crop for human consumption and also as a cover crop. Cow pea, (Vigna unguiculata), in Egypt known as Lopia. It spread to Egypt in ancient times dating back thousands of years considered as popular, traditional legume consumed widely. Three experiments were done during 2025 at Mansoura University farm at Dakahlya Governorate to evaluate the effect of intercropping of broad beans and cow pea with garlic and thyme on the occurrence of sap-sucking pests and the population abundance of some predators. obtained results showed that intercropping of both broad bean and cow pea plants with garlic was an effective method of reduction in the infestation level of sap-sucking insects rather than, intercropping with thyme or the sole crop. Also infestation by Tetranychus urticae decreased under intercropping with garlic recording, 5.86% and 10.84% for broad bean and cow pea, respectively compared to the sole crop. These results indicated that intercropping of both broad bean and cow peas with garlic were effective strategy for managing important sap-sucking pests rather than the sole crops.
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Pages:7-10
How to cite this article:
Hala E Moafi, Dina M Taksira, Noura F Abou-Elenien "Evaluation of intercropping on the population density of some sap- sucking pests on broad bean and cow pea plants in Dakahlya Governorate". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 7-10
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