Leucaena Psyllid: a threat to agroforestry in Africa

WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS

Leucaena psyllid:
a threat to agroforestry in Africa

Dar-es-Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
10-24 October 1994

Organized by:
Tanzania Forest Research Institute (TAFORI)

In collaboration with:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
USDA Forest Service
International Institute of Biological Control
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry
Sokoine University of Agriculture

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 1995


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

OPENING STATEMENTS

TAFORI

FAO

USDA Forest Service

Opening address
Hon. Juma Hamad Omar (MP)

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Worldwide Introductions of Forest Pests: An Update
W.M. Ciesla

OVERVIEW PAPERS

Importance of Leucaena in Africa
R. Otsyina and B. Dzowela

Effects of Leucaena Psyllid on Women's Enterprises
Asa Johansson

Integrated Pest Management of the Leucaena Psyllid: What is Involved?
J.D. Ward and J. Mwangi

COUNTRY REPORTS

BURUNDI
Leucaena Psyllid in Burundi
N. Pascal and K. Salvator

MOZAMBIQUE
Preliminary Observations on Leucaena Development on Mozambique
C.E. da Silva Ruas and R.M. da Trinidada Mária Rombe

KENYA
The Status of Leucaena Psyllid in Kenya
M. Gichora and J. Odera

MALAWI
The Status of Leucaena and Leucaena Psyllid in Malawi
C.Z. Chilima, G.S. Meke, L.A. Sitaubi and C. Coote

MAURITIUS
The Leucaena Psyllid in Mauritius
T. Rawanawshah

NIGERIA
Status of Leucaena in Nigeria
P.M. Papka

THE SUDAN
Forest Pests in the Sudan: Their Economic Importance and Control
H.A. El Atta and H.O. Abdel Nour

TANZANIA
Incidence of Forest Pests in Tanzania with a Special Reference to the Leucaena Psyllid
E.Z. Kisaka

SOUTH AFRICA
Possible Occurrence of the European Wood Wasp, Sirex noctilio (Hymenoptera: Siricidae), in South Africa
G. Tribe   

ETHIOPIA
Leucaena and Leucaena Psyllid in Ethiopia
T. Azage

UGANDA
Leucaena Psyllid: A Threat to Agroforestry in Africa: Uganda's Case
G. Maiteki, P. Kiwuso and W. Kigenyi

ZAMBIA
Distribution of Leucaena, Current Status and Impact of Leucaena Psyllid and Some Management Options in Zambia
O. Shakacite

ZIMBABWE
Status of Leucaena and Leucaena Psyllid in Zimbabwe
A.N. Mphuru

PEST MANAGEMENT METHODS - LEUCAENA PSYLLID

Leucaena Psyllid in the Asia-Pacific Region: Implications for its Management in Africa
Banpot Napompeth

Leucaena Psyllid in Kenya and Experience with Chemical Control
M.R. Rao

First Results on Leucaena diversifolia Buitenzorg Resistance to Leucaena Psyllid (Heteropsylla cubana) in Réunion
J. Tassin and M. Hermet

Successful Establishment on Réunion Island of an Exotic Ladybird, Olla v-nigrum, for the Biocontrol of Leucaena Psyllid, Heteropsylla cubana.
S. Quilici, A. Francki, B. Montagneux and J. Tassin

Periodicity of Leucaena Psyllid Infestation on Leucaena leucocephala in Morogoro: Preliminary Observations
S.S. Madoffe and A. Massawe

Apparent Opposing Biological Control Strategies: Protecting
Leucaena leucocephala While Curbing its Invasiveness

G.D. Tribe 

Indigenous Natural Enemies of Leucaena Psyllid in Kenya
C.K.P.O. Ogol  

Candidate Agents for Biological Control of Leucaena Psyllid in Africa
R. Day, G. Hill, S. Murphy and B. Nyambo

PEST MANAGEMENT METHODS - OTHER PESTS

The Kenya Integrated Forest Pest Management Centre: Mission, Goals and Future Plans
J.G. Mwangi and J.G.D. Ward

The International Institute of Biological Control's (IIBC)
Regional Programme for Biological Control of Exotic Conifer Aphids in Africa
G.B. Allard, S.T. Murphy and R.K. Day

Pest Introductions in the United States and How They Are Being Addressed
D.R. Kucera, R.D. Wolfe and G.D. Hertel

INFORMATION SHARING

Concept Document for the Formation of an Eastern and Southern African Forest Pest Management Network
G.B. Allard   

Working Group Reports 

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusions 

Recommendations  

Closing Remarks
F.M. Shao

PHOTOGRAPHS 

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS