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Abstract
Traditional African Vegetables (TAV) production is limited by insect pests that cause yield losses and reduce quality of produce. The indiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides to control these pests has been associated with increased pest resistance, and human and environmental health concerns. Biopesticides offer a natural, safe and effective alternative in controlling insect pests. Therefore, this study sought to evaluate the efficacy of commercially available biopesticides for controlling insect pests in kale, African nightshade and amaranth