Professor Ken Okwae Fening

Associate Professor of Agricultural Entomology

contact info

kfening@ug.edu.gh

About

Prof. Ken Okwae Fening is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Entomology at the University of Ghana - Soil and Irrigation Research Centre. He holds a BSc (Hons.) degree in Zoology and MPhil Entomology from the University of Ghana (UG), and a PhD in Agricultural Entomology from Kenyatta University. He is the Sub-Regional Coordinator of the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS) – West African Subregional Centre, UG. Prof. Fening was a former Research Scientist (Entomologist) at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Crops Research Institute in Kumasi. He was a Cambridge-Africa Partnership for Research Excellence (CAPREx) Postdoctoral Research Fellow and a Visiting Scientist at the University of Cambridge. 

He has collaborated with various stakeholders including GhanaVeg, HortiFresh West Africa, Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International, Plantwise/ PlantwisePlus, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Ghana’s Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate, Ghana Standards Authority, United States Agency for International Development, National Institute of Agricultural Botany, International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology, Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development., etc. in Integrated Pest Management, Quarantine  Entomology, Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures and European Union  Plant Health Regulations, Food safety and Organic Agriculture. 

Prof. Fening has trained over 500 Phytosanitary Inspectors, Agricultural Extension Agents, Producers and Farmers, Exporters and Packhouse Managers in Plant Quarantine regulations. Prof. Fening  teaches and supervises undergraduate and graduate students (MPhil and PhD) in agricultural entomology at the University of Ghana. Prof. Fening has participated in several national, regional and international conferences. He has over 50 journal articles, 10 book chapters, 60 conference proceedings and 30 pests management and extension guides, and 61 technical reports to his credit.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Agricultural Entomology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (2005-2008).
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Entomology, University of Ghana (2001-2004).
  • BSc (Hons.) Zoology, 2nd Class, Upper Division, University of Ghana (1995-1999).

Research Areas

  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Invasive and Quarantine Entomology
  • Biopesticides Development and Application
  • Biological Control, Food Safety
  • Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures
  • Organic and Ecological Agriculture

Publications

Journal articles

  • Adom, M., Fening, K. O., Billah, M. K., Aigbedion-Atalor, P. O, Acheampong, M, A. (2024). Susceptibility of Capsicum varieties to Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) infestation for production optimization. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae213.
  • Chepkemoi, J.; Fening, K.O.; Ambele, F.C.; Munywoki, J.; Akutse, K.S. (accepted). "Effects of four potent entomopathogenic fungal isolates on the survival and performance of Telenomus remus, an egg parasitoid of fall armyworm. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1445156.
  • kafu, N. T., Fening, K. O., Ajonglefac, M. F. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2024) Influence of sticky trap color, host plant species, and weather factors on the population dynamics of thrips species in Southern Ghana, Environmental Entomology 53(3):326–337https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae024.
  • Gabriel TettehAmanor, Mavis AgyeiwaaAcheampong, BelindaLuke, DavidSmith, MattewRyan, AnthonyKermode, JohnMorris, Eric WilliamCornelius, Vincent YaoEziah, Ken OkwaeFening,Victor AttuquayeClottey, Drauzio Eduardo Naretto Rangel, ClaraTyson & AramMikaelyan (2024). Viability and virulence of freeze-dried Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium acridum, and Hirsutella thompsonii isolates under non-refrigerated conditions in Ghana, Biocontrol Science and Technology, 34 (3): 296-315, DOI: 10.1080/09583157.2024.2332337.
  • Fening K.O., Okyere S. O., Forchibe, E. E.,  Layodé, B. F. R., Tegbe, E. R.,  Agboyi, L. K. B. A., Afreh-Nuamah, K. and  Wamonje, F. O. (2024). First report of Leucinodes africensis and Leucinodes laisalis on Solanum aethiopicum and Solanum melongena in farmer’s fields in southern Ghana. Bulletin of Entomological Research. Published online 2024:1-15. doi:10.1017/S0007485324000154. 
  • Idemudia, I., Fening, K. O., Agboyi, L. K., Wilson, D. D., Clottey, V. A. and Aigbedion-Atalor, P. O. (2024). First report of the predatory potential and functional response of the red flower assassin bug Rhynocoris segmentarius (Germar), a natural enemy of Spodoptera frugiperda. J. E. Smith. Biological Control  191.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105465. 
  • Aigbedion-Atalor, P. O., Fening, K.O., Oke, A., Idemudia, I. Ojukwu, K. C., Nwobodo, M. A., Sunday, O., Isiogu, N. C. and Adeyemi, A. O. (2024). Regenerative edible insects for food, feed, and sustainable livelihoods in Nigeria: Consumption, potential and prospects. Future Foods 9.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2024.100309. 
  • Oseifuah, C. A., Fening, K. O. Anderson, R. S. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2023). Influence of Cropping System and Soil Amendment on the Diversity and Abundance of Arthropods in Cultivated Cabbage and Onion. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science (GJAS) Vol. 58 (2): 182-197. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjas.v58i2.15.
  • Fiaboe K. R., Agboka, K., Fening, K. O., Koffi, D., Gwokyalya, R., Agboka, E. and Kpadonou, E. (2024). Fertilizer-bioinsecticide synergy improves maize resilience to Spodoptera frugiperda infestation. Crop Protection. Vol. 177 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106548.
  • Fiaboe K. R., Fening K. O., Gbewonyo, W. S. K. and Deshmukh, S. (2023). Bionomic responses of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) to lethal and sublethal concentrations of selected insecticides. PLoS ONE 18(11): e0290390. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.02903. Video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E4Pccqi0Oc 
  • Adom, M., Fening, K. O., Billah M. K., Aigbedion-Atalor, P. O and Wilson D. D. (2024). Efficacy of selected biopesticides on key pests of chilli pepper for increased productivity in Ghana. Crop Protection 176.   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106497.
  • Luke, B., Acheampong, M.A., Rangel, D.E.N., Cornelius, E.W., Asante, S. K., Nboyine, J.A., Eziah, V.Y., Fening, K.O., Storm, C., Jessop, N., Clottey, V.A., Potin, O., Tyson, C., Moore, D., Mikaelyan, A., The use of Beauveria bassiana for the control of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus, in stored maize: Semi-field trials in Ghana, Fungal Biology (2023), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.funbio.2023.08.004. 
  • hepkemoi, J.; Fening, K.O.; Ambele, F.C.; Munywoki, J.; Akutse, K.S. (2023). Direct and Indirect Infection Effects of Four Potent Fungal Isolates on the Survival and Performance of Fall Armyworm Larval Parasitoid Cotesia icipe. Sustainability 15, 3250. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15043250. 
  • Forchibe, E. E., Fening, K. O., Narh-Madey, B., Afreh-Nuamah, K., Cobblah, M. A., Wamonje, F. O. and Carr, J. P. (2023). Differential effects of weather, plant phenology, and predators on the seasonal variation of aphids on cabbage. Journal of Applied Entomology 147:261–270.  DOI: 10.1111/jen.13106. 
  • Forchibe, E. E., Fening, K. O., Afreh-Nuamah, K., Cobblah, M. A. and Vershiyi, D. T. (2023). Comparative bionomics and life table studies of Lipaphis erysimi pseudobrassicae (Davis) and Myzus persicae (Sultzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on three cabbage varieties. Bulletin of Entomological Research 113, 380–388. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485323000032.
  • Fening, K. O., Amouzou, K., Hevi, W., Forchibe, E. E., Billah, M. K. and Wamonje, F.O (2022). First report and population dynamics of the Tobacco Thrips, Thrips parvispinus (Karny) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on ridged gourd, Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxy in selected export fields in Southern Ghana. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics 123 (2): 235–245. https://doi.org/10.17170/kobra-202212057193 .
  • Amouzou, K., Fening, K.O, Hevi, W, Forchibe, E. E. and Billah, M. K. (2022). Efficacy of promising insecticides and lures for the management of insect pests of quarantine importance on ridged gourd (Luffa acutangula L.). West African Journal of Applied Ecology. Vol. 30(1): 97-108. 
  • Acheampong, M. A., Cornelius, E. W., Eziah, V. Y., Fening., K. O., Storm, C., Jessop,, N., Luke,  B., Moore, D.,  Clottey,, V. A., Potin,, O., & Grammare, P. (2023). Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana against adults of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn), Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) and Teretrius nigrescens Lewis in stored maize. African Entomology, 31(2023). https://doi.org/10.17159/2254-8854/2023/a11734. 
  • Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Fening, K. O., Adjevi, M. K. A., Badziklou, J. E. A., Tchegueni, M., Tchao, M. and Meagher, R. L. (2023). Spodopterafrugiperda in Togo 5 years on: early impact of the invasion and future developments. Bulletin of Entomological Research 113, 21–28. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485322000207.  
  • Kenis M., Agboyi L. K, Adu-Acheampong R., Ansong M., Arthur S., Attipoe P.T., Baba A-S. M., Beseh P., Clottey V. A., Combey R., Dzomeku I., Eddy-Doh, M. A., Fening K. O., Frimpong-Anin K., Hevi W., Lekete-Lawson E., Nboyine J. A., Ohene-Mensah G., Oppong-Mensah, B., Nuamah. H.S.A., van der Puije, G., Mulema, J. (2022). Horizon scanning for prioritising invasive alien species with potential to threaten agriculture and biodiversity in Ghana. NeoBiota 71: 129-148.  Doi: 10.3897/neobiota.71.72577. 
  • Agboyi, L.K.; Layodé, B.F.R.; Fening, K.O.; Beseh, P.; Clottey, V.A.; Day, R.; Kenis, M.; Babendreier, D. (2021). Assessing the Potential of Inoculative Field Releases of Telenomus remus to Control Spodoptera frugiperda in Ghana. Insects12: 665. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12080665.  
  • Koffi, D., Agboka, K., Adjevi, A. K. M., Assogba, K., Fening, K. O., Osae, M., ... & Nagoshi, R. N. (2021). Trapping Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) moths in different crop habitats in Togo and Ghana. Journal of Economic Entomology, 114(3), 1138-1144. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab048. 
  • Adenka, K. D., Fening, K.O., Afreh-Nuamah, K., Wamonje, F. O and Carr, J. P.  (2021). Susceptibility of five cabbage varieties to attack by aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the Accra plains of Ghana. Phytoparasitica 49: 33-47. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-020-00863-y.  
  • Fening, K. O., Forchibe, E. E. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2020). Neem as a cost-effective and potent biopesticide against the diamondback moth Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and the cabbage webworm Hellula undalis F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). West African Journal of Applied Ecology. 28(2): 52-63. 
  • Ngosong, N. T., Boamah, E. D., Fening, K.O., Eziah, V. Y., Kotey, D. A.  and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2020). The efficacy of two bio-rational pesticides on insect pests complex of two varieties of white cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) in the coastal savanna region of Ghana. Phytoparasitica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-020-00859-8. 
  • Fiaboe Kokou Rodrigue., Komi Agboka., Lakpo K. B. A. Agboyi., Djima Koffi., Esaie G. Kpadonou., Rapheal Ofoe., Adjevi Anani Kossi., Assogba Kodjo and Ken Okwae Fening (2020). First report and distribution of the South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Togo. Phytoparasitica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-020-00841-4. 
  • Fening K.O., MacCarthy, D.S and Tegbe R.E. (2020). The Effect of Intercropping and Soil Amendment on the Population Dynamics of Pests and Natural enemies of White Cabbage. West African Journal of Applied Ecology. 28 (1): 96-112. 
  • Adom M, Fening KO, Billah MK, Wilson DD, Hevi W, Clottey VA, Ansah-Amprofi F, Bruce AY (2020). Pest status, bioecology and management of the false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and its implication for international trade. Bulletin of Entomological Research 111 (1), 17-30. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485320000358. 
  • Koffi Djima, Agboka Komi, Adenka Kokouvi Delanyo, Osae Michael, Tounou Kodjo Agbeko, Adjevi Anani Kossi Mawuko, Fening Okwae Ken, Nagoshi N. Rodney, Meagher L. Robert (2020).  Maize Infestation of Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Within Agro-Ecological Zones of Togo and Ghana in West Africa 3 Yr After Its Invasion Environmental Entomology 49 (3): 645-650. DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvaa048.  
  • Fening K.O., Forchibe E.E., Wamonje F.O., Adama I., Afreh-Nuamah K. and Carr, J. P. (2020). First report and distribution of the Indian mustard aphid, Lipaphis erysimi pseudobrassicae (Davis) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on cabbage (Brassica oleracea var capitata) in Ghana.  Journal of Economic Entomology 113 (3):1363-1372. DOI: 10.1093/jee/toaa057. 
  • Médétissi, A., Fening, K.O., Wilson, D.D., Adofo, K. and Anani Y. B. (2019). Agronomic performance and susceptibility of seven Ghanaian improved sweet potato varieties to the sweet potato weevil, Cylas spp. (Coleoptera: Brentidae) in Coastal Savanna zone of Ghana. African Entomology 27(2) 312-321.
  • John K.M. Kuwornu, Eugenia Oduro, Ditchfield P.K. Amegashie, Ken O. Fening, Macarius Yangyouru, Dilys S. MacCarthy, Christiana Amoatey and Avishek Datta (2018). Cost-benefit analysis of conventional and integrated crop management for vegetable production. International Journal of Vegetable Science 24:6:597-611. 
  • Medetissi Adom, David D. Wilson, Ken O. Fening, Anani Y. Bruce, Kwadwo Adofo (2018). Bionomics of the sweet potato weevil, Cylas puncticollis (Coleoptera: Brentidae) on four different sweet potato varieties in sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics 119: (1):55-63. 
  • Forchibe, E. E., Fening, K.O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2017). Effect of different pesticide management options on the population dynamics of aphids, Lipaphis erysimi pseudobrassicae (Davis) and Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), their natural enemies and the yield of cabbage. Science and Development - Journal of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences 1(1):29-44. 
  • Blankson W. Amoabeng, Kwesi P. Asare, Olivia P. Asare, Moses B. Mochiah, Ibrahim Adama, Ken. O. Fening and Geoff M. Gurr (2017). Pesticides Use and Misuse in Cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. (Cruciferae) Production in Ghana: The Influence of Farmer Education and Training. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International 10(1): 1-9. 
  • Ezena, G.N, Akotsen-Mensah, C., Fening, K.O. (2016). Exploiting the Insecticidal Potential of the Invasive Siam Weed, Chromolaena odorata L. (Asteraceae) in the Management of the Major Pests of Cabbage and their Natural Enemies in Southern Ghana. Advances in Crop Science and Technology 4:230. doi:10.4172/2329-8863.1000230. 
  •  K.O. Fening, I. Adama, M. B. Mochiah, M. K. Billah, H. Braimah, M. Owusu-Akyaw and J. A. Manu-Aduening. (2016). Quantifying millipede (Diplopoda) damage on cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) and cocoyam (Xanthosoma Sagittifolium (L.) Schott) in the Western region of Ghana: A preliminary study.  Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science 50:17-26. 
  • Adama, I., Fening, K.O., Mochiah, M. B., Owusu-Akyaw, M. and Andoh-Mensah, E. (2016). Knowledge of cassava pest management: The case of farmer training on integrated management of millipede infestation in outbreak areas in western region, Ghana. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 14(4): 1-8. 
  • Mavis A. Acheampong, Eric W. Cornelius, Vincent Y. Eziah, Ken O. Fening, Belinda Luke, Dave Moore, Victor A. Clottey, Clare Storm & Olivier Potin (2016): Beauveria bassiana affects immature stage development of Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in stored maize. Biocontrol Science and Technology 26:11, 1516-1525. 
  • Anankware, P.J., Fening, K.O., Osekre, E. and Obeng-Ofori D. (2015). Insects as food and feed: A review. International Journal of Agricultural Research and Review. 3(1):143-151. 
  • Amppiah, A. S., Fening, K. O., Ofosu-Anim, J., Obeng-Ofori, D., and Ntaanu, P. (2014). The status of sericulture in Ghana. Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Management 1(2): 75-79. 
  • Agyeiwaa, G., Fening, K.O., Obeng-Ofori, D., Nguku, E., and Raina, S. K. (2014). Performance of five bivoltine Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) strains on three mulberry varieties in the Coastal Savanna agro- ecological zone of Ghana Sericologia 54 (2): 103-112. 
  • Fening, K. O., Adama, I. and. Tegbe, R. E. (2014). On-farm evaluation of homemade pepper extract in the management of pests of cabbage, Brassica oleraceae  L. and French beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L.,  in two agro-ecological zones in Ghana. African Entomology 22(3):552-560. 
  • Fening. K.O., J. N. L Lamptey., M. B. Mochiah., B.W. Amoabeng., I. Adama., J. A. Manu-Aduening & B. Adiyiah (2014). Assessing arthropod pests and disease occurrence in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) intercropping system in the Ashanti region, Ghana. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science 47: 95-110. 
  • Fening, K. O., B.W. Amoabeng., I. Adama., M.B. Mochiah.,  H. Braimah., M. Owusu-Akyaw.,  E. Narveh., S.O. Ekyem (2013). Sustainable management of two key pests of cabbage, Brassica oleraceae var. capitata L. (Brassicaceae), using homemade extracts from garlic and hot pepper. Organic Agriculture 3(3):163-173. 
  • Fening, K.O., Kioko, E.N., Mueke, J.M. and Raina, S.K.  (2011). Oviposition preferences of the African wild silkmoth, Gonometa postica Walker (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) on different substrates. Journal of Insect Behaviour 24(1):1-10. 
  • Mochiah, M. B., Banful, B., Fening, K. O., Amoabeng, B. W., Offei-Bonsu, K., Ekyem, S.O., Braimah, H. and Owusu-Akyaw M. (2011). Botanicals for the management of insect pests in organic vegetable production. Journal of Entomology and Nematology 3(6): 85-97. 
  • Fening, K.O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2010). Effect of season and larval food plants on the quality of African wild silkmoth, Gonometa postica (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) cocoons. Phytoparasitica 38:111-119. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Dominic A. E. (2009). The impact of socio-economic status and sanitation levels on the prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases in the Akim Oda area of Ghana: The Internet Journal of Epidemiology. Volume 6, Number 2. 
  • Fening, K.O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2009). Parasitoids of the African Wild Silkmoth, Gonometa postica (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) in the Mwingi Forests, Kenya. Journal of Applied Entomology 133:411-415. 
  • Fening, K.O., Kioko, E.N. and Raina, S.K. (2009). Effect of parasitoids’ exit and predators’ ingress holes on silk yield of the African wild silkmoth, Gonometa postica Walker (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae). International Journal of Industrial Entomology. 19:265-268. 
  • Fening, K.O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2008). Monitoring wild silkmoth, Gonometa postica Walker, abundance, host plant diversity and distribution in Imba and Mumoni woodlands in Mwingi, Kenya. International Journal of Biodiversity Science and Management 4(2):104-111.

 

Books

  • Fening, K. O., Brentu, F. C. and Muteru, P. (2022). Pest management guide for cucumber in greenhouse production. Edited by Koomen, I., de Putter, H., and Djah, J. HortiFresh West Africa, Accra, Ghana, 52 pp. 
  • Fening, K. O., Brentu, F. C. and Muteru, P. (2022). Pest management guide for sweet pepper in greenhouse production. Edited by Koomen, I., de Putter, H. and Djah, J. HortiFresh West Africa, Accra, Ghana, 56 pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. and Moses, E. (2021). Pest management guide for onion. Edited by Koomen, I. and H., de Putter. HortiFresh Fruits and Vegetables West Africa, August 2021, 32pp, Accra. 
  • Fening, K. O. and Moses, E. (2021). Pest management guide for Tomato. Edited by Koomen, I. and H., de Putter. HortiFresh Fruits and Vegetables West Africa, August 2021, 41pp, Accra. 
  • Fening, K. O., Brentu, F. C. and Muteru, P. (2022). Pest management guide for sweet pepper. Edited by Koomen, I. and H., de Putter. HortiFresh Fruits and Vegetables West Africa, May 2022, 56pp, Accra. 
  • Fening, K. O., Billah, M. K. and Kukiriza C. N. (2017). Roadmap for pest reduction in Ghana’s export vegetable sector. GhanaVeg Sector Reports 2017. GhanaVeg, Accra, Ghana, 28pp. 
  • Kioko, E. N., Fening, K.O., Ngoka, B. M., Mbahin, N. and Raina, S.K., (2008). Wild Silkmoth Farming Handbook. A Practical Manual on Wild Silkmoth Farming Practices in Africa. ICIPE Science Press, Nairobi, Kenya, 25pp.

 

Book Chapter

  • Fening, K.O., Billah, M. K. and Nankinga, M. C. (2020). Management of Pests of Quarantine Importance in Ghana’s Export Vegetables (chillies, eggplant and ridged gourds). pp 227-243 In: Sustainable Management of Invasive Pests in Africa, First Edition (Eds. Niassy. S., Ekesi, S., Migiro, L. and Otieno, W). Springer International Publishing, Switzerland. DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-41083-4. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Billah, M.K. (2019). Roadmap for pest reduction in fruit and vegetable exports in Ghana. pp 26-33 In: Horticulture Business Opportunities in Ghana: 2019 Sector Report 1. (Eds. Koomen, I; Jeop van den Broek; Assibey-Yeboah, S., et al.) Hortifresh West Africa, www.hortifresh@snv.org, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O., Amoabeng, B.W., MacCarthy, D.S., Obeng-Ofori, D. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2014). Evolution of pest management options in Ghana: The role of biopesticides and botanicals. Pages 153-169 In: Agricultural Research for Food Security and Sustainable Livelihood. Yangyuoru, M., Naazie, A., Maccarthy, D.S., Nkansah, G.O. and Torkpo, S.K. (Eds.). University of Ghana Readers, Physical and Life Sciences Series Number 3. Institute of Agricultural Research, College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2013). Improving Maternal and Child Health: The Role of Food Safety in the Developing World. Pages 53-61 In: Maternal-Child Health-Interdisciplinary Aspects Within the Perspective of Global Health. Uwe Groß and Kerstin Wydra (Eds.). Göttingen International Health Network (GIHN). Universitätsverlag Göttingen, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-86395-084-2.

 

 

Working/Discussion Papers

  • John Carr, Ken Fening, Paul Kuria, Alex Murphy, Josiah Musembi Mutuku, Jane Wamaitha Mwathi and Mildred Ochwo-Ssemakula (2019). Plant arboviruses: major threats to food security. In: Arboviruses and their Vectors (Ed. Rowena Jenkins). Microbiology Today, 6th August 2019, 5pp. https://microbiologysociety.org/publication/current-issue/arboviruses-and-their-vectors/article/plant-arboviruses-major-threats-to-food-security.html
  • Fening, K.O. and Billah, M.K. (2019). Reducing incidence of harmful organisms in Ghana’s vegetable export market. pp 11. In: Inspiring University of Ghana, Version 1.2, Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID), University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, June 2019. 
  • Carr, J.P., Carrington, M., Fening, K. O., Manful, T. and Wood, T. (2017). Of cabbages and cows. pp 28-29. In: Research Horizons- Pioneering Research from the University of Cambridge. Issue no 32- Special issue on Africa (eds. Garget J. and Walsh, L.), University of Cambridge, UK. www.cam.ac.uk/research, February 2017.

 

Technical Reports

  • Fening, K. O. (2023). Bioefficacy assessment of Kingsworth Farm Neem Oil® (Azadirachtin) in the management of fall armyworm on maize and pests of cabbage. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, September 2023, 17pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2023). Bio-efficacy assessment of eagle organic pesticide (neem, orange peel, aloe vera, pepper) on maize crop pest, fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, March 2023, 15pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2022). Bioefficacy assessment of Zylo® (Acetamiprid 150 g/L+ Methoxyfenozide 240 g/L) on fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda on maize, and other major pests of cabbage and okra. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, July 2022, 24pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2021). Bio-efficacy assessment of Salvo Type 1® botanical insecticide (neem, garlic, and orange peel) on maize crop pest, fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, November 2021, 15pp. 
  • Ofosu-Anim, J., Eziah, V. and Fening, K.O (2021). Field screening efficacy trials with selected plant protection products (PPPS) and a technical itinerary for integrated biocontrol of whiteflies on jute. Submitted to COLEACP, September 2021, 29pp.  
  • Fening, K. O. (2021). Bio-efficacy assessment of Ecopticide Agri® (Thyme essential oil 3% and Tea tree oil 3%) on maize crop pest, fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, September 2021, 14pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2021). Bio-efficacy of Maxima Super® (Emamectin benzoate 48g/L + Acetamiprid 64g/L) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize and other pests on cowpea. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, April 2021, 19pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2021). Efficacy of Viju® Bt (32000 IFU/mg) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, April 2021, 13pp. 
  • Afreh-Nuamah, K and Fening, K.O. (2021). Evaluation of the bio-efficacy of VKM32-004® (Bifenthrin 15% + Chlorantraniliprole 10% SC) insecticide in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, April 2021, 15pp.
  • Yangyuoru, M. and Fening, K. O. (2021). Efficacy of Viju Super 300 WP® (180g/K Bispyribac sodium + 120g/Kg Bensulfuron methyl) in the management of weeds in rice ecosystems on the vertisols of the Accra plains. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, April 2021, 8pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2020). Evaluation of the efficacy of Pyrinex Quick® 424 EC (Chlorpyrifos 400 + Deltamethrin 24 g/L) insecticide in the management of termites on food crops and wooden structures. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, November 2020, 20pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2020). Evaluation of the efficacy of chlorantraniliprole 150 + Novaluron 130 SC insecticide in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, September 2020, 15pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2020). Evaluation of the efficacy of Agro Clean® botanical insecticide in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, on maize and sucking and caterpillar pests on sweet pepper. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, June 2020, 23pp. 
  • Fening K.O. and Billah, M. K. (2019). Phytosanitary measures by Ghana’s NPPO  to address important amendment to EU Plant Health Regulations Implementing Directive 2019/523 affecting the export of chillies and peppers (Capsicum) – to ensure produce i free from the false codling moth Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) - Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) of MoFA, Ghana, August 2019, Submitted to the EU Plant Health Authority, UK, 14pp. 
  •  Billah, M. K. and Fening, K.O. (2019). Phytosanitary measures by Ghana’s NPPO to address important amendment to EU Plant Health Regulations Implementing Directive 2019/523 affecting production and export of mangoes – to ensure produce is free from tephritidae (non-European). National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) - Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) of MoFA, Ghana, August 2019, Submitted to the EU Plant Health Authority, UK, 13pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. and Billah, M. K. (2019). Sanitary and Phytosanitary regulation at the Kotoka International Airport on Plant Quarantine Issues- including management of insect pests of quarantine importance.  Final Report Submitted to USAID, University of Missouri-Supported Programme, January 2019, 22pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Evaluation of the performance of Pherocon® trap with lure (Pherocon CAP®) for monitoring fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda J E Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) adult males’ population in maize and vegetable farms at three different locations. Fall Armyworm Trap and Pheromone Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, November 2019, 23pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Evaluation of the efficacy of Etosip® (Etofenprox 280g/L) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda on maize. Ppesticides Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, November 2019, 13pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Efficacy of Af Confidence® Insecticide (Capsaicin 200g/L EC) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda J E Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, November 2019, 21pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Evaluation of the efficacy of OFA Wood Vinegar® in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, November 2019, 19pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Efficacy of Ema Star® (Acetamiprid 64 + Emamectin 48 EC) insecticide in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, November 2019, 12pp. 
  • Afreh-Nuamah, K. and Fening, K. O. (2019). Efficacy of Nova® Bt in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize and other pests of vegetables. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, May 2019, 16pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2019). Efficacy of Equatorial Agro Blaster® (1% Pyrethrins I and II) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize and other pests of vegetables. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, May 2019, 30pp. 
  • Fening, K.O., Honger, J. and Narh, S. (2019). Bio-efficacy of Nine Promising Insecticides for the Management of the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda (Je Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Maize Grown in the Field at Kpong and Old Akrade. Final Project Report Submitted to GIZ, EPA and PPRSD, Accra, Ghana, 49pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2018). Efficacy of nine novel insecticides in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, December 2018, 23pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2018). Efficacy of ECoGreen-Go® (a blend of neem oil, rosemary oil, texapon, lavender oil and jojoba oil) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, November 2018, 17pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2018). Efficacy of Biomax’s Organic Bug Buster (Metarhizium sp. and Beauveria sp.) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda on maize and pests of vegetables. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, November 2018, 20pp. 
  • Afreh-Nuamah, K., Fening, K.O. and Forchibe, E.E, (2018). Manual for the control of the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Je Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Technical report for Chemico Ltd, Tema, 30pp. 
  • Akotsen-Mensah, C., Fening, K.O., Kugblenu, Y. D. and Ativor, I. N. (2018). A manual for commercial okra production in Ghana. GhanaVeg Project, Accra, 23pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Billah, M.K. (2018). Demonstration fields to showcase pest management interventions (roadmap) developed for thrips, fruit flies, whiteflies and false codling moth and embedded handholding with inspectors at KIA. Final Project Report submitted to GhanaVeg, Accra, August 2018, 21pp. 
  • Akotsen-Mensah, C., Fening, K.O., Kugblenu, Y. D. and Ativor, I. N. (2018). On farm experiment, validation and manual preparation for export okra production. Final Project Report submitted to GhanaVeg, August 2018, Accra, 28pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2018). Bioefficacy of six novel insecticides in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize in Ghana. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, July, 2018, 18pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2018). Bioefficacy of Chlorantraniliprole 100g/L + Lambdacyhalothrin 50g/L CS in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, July 2018, 14pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2018). Bioefficacy of Emamectin Benzoate 100g/kg + Lufenuron 400g/kg in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, July 2018, 13pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2018). Bioefficacy of Abamectin 30g/L+ Indoxacarb 60g/L SC insecticide in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, July 2018, 13pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2018). Bioefficacy of Emamectin Benzoate 50g/kg SG in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, July 2018, 13pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2018). Bioefficacy of Chlorantraniliprole 100g/L + Acetamiprid 150g/L OD in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frigiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, July 2018, 13pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2018). Efficacy of Voraz 475 EC® (Novaluron 35 + Methomyl 440 EC) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, February, 2018, 17pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2018). Efficacy of DeltaGold® (Deltamethrin 2.5% EC) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, January 2018, 16pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2017). Efficacy of neem oil (10000 ppm EC) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize and other pests of vegetables (okra and cabbage). Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, December 2017, 16pp.
  • Fening K.O. and Billah, M. K. (2017). Guidelines to extend official export certification controls beyond the point of exit to include the fields of production and packhouses for vegetable exporters. Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) of MoFA, September 2017, Accra, 10pp. 
  • Fening K.O. and Billah, M. K. (2017). Roadmap by Ghana’s NPPO to address important amendment to EU plant health regulations affecting export of chillies and peppers (Capsicum) – to ensure produce is free from the false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) - Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) of MoFA, Ghana, December 2017, 14pp.
  • Fening, K.O and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2017). Bioefficacy of spinetoram (250g/kg) and spinetoram (60g ai/l + methoxyfenozide 300 g ai/l SC) insecticides in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, September, 2017, 15pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Tegbe, E. R. (2017). Bioefficacy of Eradicoat T® GH (maltodextrin 282g/l) in the management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on maize. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, July 2017, 15pp. 
  • Fening, K. O., Billah, M. K. and Kukiriza C. N. (2017). Roadmap for pest reduction in Ghana’s export vegetable sector. GhanaVeg Sector Reports 2017. GhanaVeg, Accra, Ghana, 28pp. 
  • Fening, K.O., Billah, M.K. and Kukiriza, C. N. (2016). Protocol for evaluating the efficacy of six products against the False Codling moth, Fruit flies, Thrips and Whiteflies on Chillies, Eggplant and Ridged Gourd in Ghana. GhanaVeg/University of Ghana, Accra, 35pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. and Akotsen-Mensah, C. (2016). Field Evaluation of Eradicoat T® GH (maltodextrin 282 g/l) against mealybugs on Cocoa in the Eastern Region, Ghana. Submitted to Certis Europe, UK. November 2016. 
  •  Fening, K.O and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2015). Bioefficacy trial of Armadillo 800 WG® (Fipronil 800 WG) on termite pests of maize and wood. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, April 2015, 14pp. 
  • Akotsen-Mensah, C., Fening, K.O and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2015). Field Evaluation of Ema star 112 DC (Emamectin benzoate 48g/L and Acetamiprid 64 g/L) against Pests of Okra in Southern Ghana. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, February, 2015, 13pp. 
  • Cornelius, E. W., Eziah, V. Y., Fening, K. O. and Acheampong, M. A. (2015). Management of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn.) in stored maize using Beauveria bassiana (Bals.): Report for response of immature stages of P. truncatus to two concentrations (CFU/kg maize) of B. bassiana formulated in kaolin in the laboratory, 22p.  
  • Cornelius, E. W., Eziah, V. Y., Fening, K. O. and Acheampong, M. A. (2014a). Management of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn.) on stored maize using Beauveria bassiana (Bals.): Report for efficacy of B. bassiana, IMI 389521 for the control of P. truncatus on stored maize cobs (dehusked) and shelled maize grains under semi-field conditions. Technical Study Report submitted to Bill and Melinda Gates Project: Reducing poverty of subsistence farmers by wasting less maize to insects, 40pp.
  • Cornelius, E. W., Eziah, V. Y., Fening, K. O. and Acheampong, M. A. (2014b). Management of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn.) on stored maize using Beauveria bassiana (Bals.): Response of Prostephanus truncatus to four concentrations (CFU/kg maize) of B. bassiana, IMI 389521 and T. nigrescens in the laboratory. Technical Study Report submitted to Bill and Melinda Gates Project: Reducing poverty of subsistence farmers by wasting less maize to insects, 26pp. 
  • Cornelius, E. W., Eziah, V. Y., Fening, K. O. and Acheampong, M. A. (2013). Use of Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) for the control of larger grain borer (Prostephanus truncatus Horn.) of stored maize. Technical Study Report submitted to Bill and Melinda Gates Project: Reducing poverty of subsistence farmers by wasting less maize to insects, 30pp. 
  • Cornelius, E. W., Eziah, V. Y, Fening, K. O. and Acheampong, M. A. (2013). Response of Prostephanus truncatus to four concentrations (CFU/kg maize) of B. bassiana, IMI 389521 in the laboratory. Technical Study Report submitted to Bill and Melinda Gates Project: Reducing poverty of subsistence farmers by wasting less maize to insects, 28pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2013). Bioefficacy of Porselen 5 SG® (emamectin benzoate 5% SG) in the management of pests of cabbage. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, August, 2013, 10pp. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2013). Bioefficacy of EradicoatT® GH (maltodextrin 282g/l) in the management of pests of cabbage. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, June, 2013, 12pp. 
  • Fening K, O. and Nyaunu, E. (2013). Evaluation of the efficacy of Agrocelhone NE® (1, 3-Dichloropropene 60.8% w/w, 80.3% w/v and Chloropicrin 33.3% w/w, 44% w/v) in the management of root knot nematodes in tomato. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, June, 2013, 9pp. 
  • Fening, K.O., Adama, I., Mochiah, M. B., Billah, M. K., Haruna, B., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Manu-Aduening, J., Arku-Bolfrey, G., Osei-Adu, J., and Obosu-Ekyem, S. (2012). Developing Integrated Management Strategies for Millipedes (Diplopoda) Infesting Cassava and other Root and Tuber Crops in the Western Region of Ghana. Progress Report submitted to CSIR Head Office, 7pp.West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP) - Competitive Agricultural Research Grant Scheme (CARGS), CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O., Manu-Aduening, J., Lamptey, J.N.L., Adiyiah, B., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah, M.B., Amoabeng, B.W. and Arku-Bolfrey, G.(2011). Impact of Cropping systems on Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) population in two ecozones in Ghana: Implications for the control of the African Cassava Mosaic Disease. Annual Report submitted to CSIR-CRI- West African Agricultural Productivity Programme, 11pp, Kumasi, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah M.B and Amoabeng, B.W. (2010). Bioefficacy of Thomaxin (57.0 % Aluminium phosphide) in controlling stored product Pests of maize and cowpea. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, September 2010, 8pp.

  • Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah M.B., Fening, K.O. and Amoabeng, B.W. (2010). Efficacy of Bossmate 2.5% E.C. for control of pre- and post- flowering insect pests of cowpea. Pesticide Registration Report Submitted to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Accra, Ghana, January 2010, 9pp.

     

Edited Conference Proceedings

  • Fening, K. O. (2020). Facilitating Access to Suitable Inputs for Organic Crop production in Ghana. pp 69-75 In: Scientific Track Proceedings of the 5th West African Organic Conference, Fening K.O., Adeoluwa, O.O. and Ologundudu, O. M (Eds.), Theme: Organic Agriculture: Life for all. 12th- 15th November 2019, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Published by Network of Organic Agriculture Researchers in Africa (NOARA), Ibadan, Nigeria. 
  • Ngosong, N.T., Boamah, E. D., Fening, K. O., Eziah, V. Y. Eziah., Kotey, D. A. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2019). Evaluation of innovative management strategies on key insect pests, natural enemies and productivity of two cabbage varieties (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) in the Volta region of Ghana. pp 113-126 In: Scientific Track Proceedings of the 5th West African Organic Conference, Fening K.O., Adeoluwa, O.O. and Ologundudu, O. M (Eds.), Theme: Organic Agriculture: Life for all. 12th- 15th November 2019, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Published by Network of Organic Agriculture Researchers in Africa (NOARA), Ibadan, Nigeria. 
  • Fening, K.O., Forchibe E. E. and Afreh-Nuamah. K. (2017). Sustainable management of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) on cabbage. pp. 220-223. In: Innovative Research for Organic 3.0. Proceedings of the Scientific Track Volume-I. Gerold Rahmann, Christian Andres, A.K. Yadav, Krishan Chandra, Reza Ardakani, Victorlowe, Gabriela Soto, Helga Willer (Eds.) 19th Organic World Congress 2017, November 9-11, New Delhi, India, Organised by ISOFAR, NCOF and TIPI. 
  • Fening, K.O., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah, M.B., Amoabeng, B., Narveh, E. and Ekyem, S.O. (2011). Sustainable management of insect pests of green cabbage, Brassica oleraceae var. capitata L. (Brassicaceae), using homemade extracts from garlic and hot pepper. Pages 567-570. In: Pest and disease management. Organic Crop Production Volume 1: Organic is Life, Knowledge for Tomorrow. Proceedings of the Third Scientific Conference of the International Society of Organic Agriculture Research (ISOFAR), held at the 17th IFOAM Organic World Congress, Namyangju, Korea, 28 September - 1 October 2011. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2007). History of kente cloth and its value addition through design integration with African wild silk for export market in Ghana, pp 62-66. In: Development of Sericulture and Apiculture Products for the Poor in Fragile Ecosystems Using the Value Chain Approach. Raina, S. K., Muli, E. M., Nguku, E.K and Kioko E. N (Eds.). Proceedings of the Trainers Course and Fourth International Workshop on the Conservation and Utilisation of Commercial Insects. The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe). Headquarters, Duduville, Nairobi, Kenya, 14th November-8th December 2006, icipe Science Press, Nairobi, Kenya.  
  • Raina, S. K., Kioko, E. N., Adolkar, V., Muli, E., Nguku, E., Macharia, J., Mbahin N., Fening, K.O., Ngoka, B and Makau, S (2007).Programme for the Development of Sericulture and Apiculture Products for the Poor in Fragile Ecosystems using the Value Chain Approach, pages 35-45 In: Development of Sericulture and Apiculture Products for the Poor in Fragile Ecosystems Using the Value Chain Approach. Raina, S. K., Muli, E. M., Nguku, E.K and Kioko E. N (Eds.). Proceedings of the Trainers Course and Fourth International Workshop on the Conservation and Utilisation of Commercial Insects. The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe). Headquarters, Duduville, Nairobi, Kenya, 14th November-8th December 2006, icipe Science Press, Nairobi, Kenya. 
  • Kioko, E., Raina, S., Fening, K. O., Ngoka, B and Mbahin, N (2007). Harnessing Wild Silkmoth Biodiversity for Environmental Conservation and Income Generation, pp 151-154. In: Development of Sericulture and Apiculture Products for the Poor in Fragile Ecosystems Using the Value Chain Approach. Raina, S. K., Muli, E. M., Nguku, E.K and Kioko E. N (Eds.). Proceedings of the Trainers Course and Fourth International Workshop on the Conservation and Utilisation of Commercial Insects. The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe). Headquarters, Duduville, Nairobi, Kenya, 14th November-8th December 2006, icipe Science Press, Nairobi, Kenya.

 

Conference Presentations

  • Fening K. O. (2024). Contributions and benefits of African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS) - University of Ghana to Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) PLANTWISEPLUS  Programme.  Presented at CABI Partners meeting (online), 29th May 2024. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2024). Horizon scanning as a tool to identify potential pest and disease threats or invasive species for informed decision making In: Book of abstracts, pp 7. 1st International Workshop on Horizon scanning for Plant health, organised by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) and European Commission – Joint Research Centre (JRC), 9th - 10th of April 2024, Maisons-Alfort, France (online participation). 
  • Ngosong N. T., Fening, K. O., Ajonglefac, M. F., and Afreh- Nuamah, K. (2023), Spatial distribution and management of thrips using novel insecticides. In: Insects and Influence, Entomological Society of America Conference, National Harbor Maryland. November 5-9, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, USA. 
  • Ngosong T. N., Fening, K. O, and Afreh-Nuamah, K (2023). Integrated pest management is cost-effective and successfully reduced insect pests of eggplant (Solanum melongena var. pink ravaya) in two agroecological zones in Ghana. In the book of abstract, TROPENTAG conference, Competing pathways for equitable food systems transformation: Trade-offs and synergies. September 20-22, 2023, Germany. 
  • Forchibe, E. E., Fening, K. O, Narh-Madey B., Afreh-Nuamah, K., Cobblah, M. A., Wamonje, F. O. and Carr, J. P. (2023). Differential effects of weather, plant phenology, and predators on the seasonal variation of aphids on cabbage. Session on Combating Insect Pests Through Smart Agriculture: Strategies for Minority Growers in Extreme Climate. Entomology Conference 2023, November 5-8 in National Harbor, Maryland, USA. Organised by the Entomological Society of America. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2023). Cultivation practices of forgotten indigenous African foods. DAAD Alumni Workshop. Theme: The global food crisis: should we eat local? the role of Africa's forgotten indigenous foods in reducing food insecurity in the face of climate change. 12-15th October 2023. Venue: Bay View (Dream Inn) Hotel, Accra, Ghana.
  • Fening, K. O. (2023). Processing and culinary techniques for preparation and preservation of forgotten indigenous foods. DAAD Alumni Workshop. Theme: The global food crisis: should we eat local? the role of Africa's forgotten indigenous foods in reducing food insecurity in the face of climate change. 12-15th October 2023. Venue: Bay View (Dream Inn) Hotel, Accra, Ghana
  • Fening, K. O. (2023). Sustainable management of some insect pests of quarantine importance: A case study of Ghana’s response to the EU ban on vegetables for export. Presented at the 4th International Webinar. International Initiative on Agroecological Crop Protection, 16th September 2023. Facilitated by Pierre Abad and Allison-Marie Loconto, INRAE, France. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2023). Bioecology and management of insect pests of quarantine importance: Implications for international trade. Organized by the Ecological Organic Agriculture Platform of Ghana (EOAP-G). Special topics relevant to organic and ecological agriculture in Ghana. Online Seminar series IV, Monday 31st July 2023, Moderators Dr. Paul Roosevelt Graham and Dr. Maxwell Kelvin Billah. 
  • Fening K. O. (2023). One Health: National, Continental, and Global Context. Keynote Speaker. German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Alumni Workshop. Theme: Regenerative Edible Insects for Food, Feed and Sustainable Livelihoods and Opportunity for One Health Framework in Rural Nigeria, 4th-7th July 2023, John Odigie Oyegun Centre, Edo State Government Civil Service Commission, G. R. A., Benin City, Nigeria.  
  • Fening K. O. (2023). Insects an overview. Role of Insects in Food Security: Insects for Food and Feed. Plenary Speaker. German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Alumni Workshop. Theme: Regenerative Edible Insects for Food, Feed and Sustainable Livelihoods and Opportunity for One Health Framework in Rural Nigeria, 4th-7th July 2023, John Odigie Oyegun Centre, Edo State Government Civil Service Commission, G. R. A., Benin City, Nigeria.  
  • Fening, K. O., Forchibe, E. E. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2020). Neem biopesticide proves to be a cost-effective and potent option against diamondback moth Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and the cabbage webworm Hellula undalis F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) compared to conventional pesticides. pp 30 In: Book of abstracts. Ninth International conference on management of the diamondback moth and other crucifer insect pests, Organised by WorldVeg Centre, May 2-5th, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 
  • Fening, K. O., Medetessi, A., Ngosong, T., Hannah, S. A., Amouzou, K., Jinatu. L., K., Okyere, S., Babatounde, R. L. F., Idemudia, I., Koffi, D., Fiaboe, R., Chepkemoi, J., Ahokpossi, V. E. S. M., Agnamba, A. O., Billah, M. K., Afreh-Nuamah, K., Wilson, D., Gbewonyo, W. S. K., Agboyi, L. K., Hevi, W., Victor, C. A., Wamonje, F. and Akutse, K. S. (2023). Bioecology and management of some insect pests of quarantine importance and their implication for the export of vegetables & fruits. pp. 25 In: Book of Abstracts. College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS) Biennial Science and Development Conference. Theme: Leveraging Science and Technology for Development, held at Great Hall and ISSER conference Centre, University of Ghana, 29th – 31st March 2023, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Chepkemoi, J., Fening, K.O., Ambele, C. F. and Akutse, K. S. (2022). Potential of combining mycoinsecticides with promising native parasitoids for sustainable management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Kenya, Society of Invertebrate Pathology - SIP Conference South Africa, 1st – 4th August 2022. 
  • Agboyi, L. K., Layodé, B.F. R., Fening, K. O., Beseh, P., Clottey, V. A., Day, R. Kenis, M. and Babendreier, D. (2021)Assessing the Potential of Inoculative Field Releases of Telenomus remus to Control Spodoptera frugiperda in Ghana. Paper presented at the 6th West African Organic Conference, Held at Royal Beach Hotel, Quagadougou, Burkina Faso, November 23-26th 2021. 
  • Fening. K. O., Forchibe, E. E., Murphy, A., Wamonje, F. O. and Carr, J. P. (2020). PPF#31 Formal identification and characterisation of the viral pathogen causing a new aphid-associated disease of cabbage in Ghana​. Presented at Springboard to Impact’ Virtual Conference, 21 September – 2 October 2020,  www.connectedvirus.net, University of Bristol, UK. 
  • Amouzou, K., Fening, K. O., Billah, M. K. and Hevi, W. (2019). Managing Tephritid fruit flies using female sex attractants in vegetables for export. pp 23 In: Book of abstracts. Organic Agriculture: Life for all. The 5th West African Organic Conference, 12th- 15th November 2019, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Ngosong, N.T., Boamah, E. D., Fening, K. O., Eziah, V. Y. Eziah., Kotey, D. A. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2019). Evaluation of innovative management strategies on key insect pests, natural enemies and productivity of two cabbage varieties (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) in the Volta region of Ghana. pp 24 In: Book of abstracts. Organic Agriculture: Life for all. The 5th West African Organic Conference, 12th- 15th November 2019, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana.  
  • Adenka, K. D., Fening, K. O., Afreh-Nuamah, K., Wamonje, F. O. and Carr, J. P. (2019). Will different varieties of cabbage show some level of resistance to attack by aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) sufficient to control them? pp 26 In: Book of abstracts. Organic Agriculture: Life for all. The 5th West African Organic Conference, 12th- 15th November 2019, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Henry, A., Fening, K. O. and Kumaga, F. K. (2019). Organic Farming Aid wood vinegar: combining effective yield enhancement, pest and disease control. pp 27 In: Book of abstracts. Organic Agriculture: Life for all. The 5th West African Organic Conference, 12th- 15th November 2019, Legon, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Djima, K., Agboka, K., Mawuko, A. A. K., Fening K. O., Osae, M., Aboagye, A., Nagoshi, N. R. and Meagher, L. R. (2019). Population levels of intercepted male moths of Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) with baited traps in four agroecosystems. pp 29 In: Book of abstracts. Organic Agriculture: Life for all. The 5th West African Organic Conference, 12th- 15th November, 2019, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Oghenetaga S., Fening, K. O.,Akotsen-Mensah C. and Wilson, D. D. (2019). Efficacy of some biological and synthetic insecticides against major insect pests on three cultivars of okra, Abelmoschusesculentus (L.) Moench in two agro-ecological zones of Ghana. . pp 30 In: Book of abstracts. Organic Agriculture: Life for all. The 5th West African Organic Conference, 12th- 15th November, 2019, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Forchibe, E. E., Fening, K. O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2019).. Crude neem seed extract effectively controls aphids and diamondback moth on cabbage better than conventional pesticides. pp 31 In: Book of abstracts. Organic Agriculture: Life for all. The 5th West African Organic Conference, 12th- 15th November, 2019, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fiaboe, K. R., Fening K. O. and Gbewonyo, W. S. (2019). Evaluation of larvicidal potency of some biopesticides for the management of Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) and inventory of its associated natural enemies. In: Book of abstracts. Theme- Organic Agriculture: Life for all. The 5th West African Organic Conference, 12th- 15th November, 2019, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2019). Facilitating access to suitable inputs for organic crop production. Paper presented during the plenary section under Farmers Innovation. Day 3 of the 5th West African Organic Conference, 12th- 15th November, 2019, Theme- Organic Agriculture: Life for all.  University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Nboyine, J.  and Fening, K.O. (2019). Fall armyworm infestation and mitigation strategies in Ghana. Presented at the Regional Conference on Fall armyworm for the Sahel and West African Region, Salle des Banquets, Quaga 2000, 10-12th September, 2019, Quagadougou, Burkina Faso. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Pesticide use in Floriculture. Paper presented at a DAAD Alumni Workshop on the theme: Floriculture, 23th-26th May 2019, Forest Hotel Dodowa, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Pest Monitoring and Forecasting. Paper presented at a DAAD Alumni Workshop on the theme: Controlling Postharvest Losses towards Achieving Food Security, 14th -17th February 2019, Senator Hotel, Tanoso Kumasi, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Insect Pests of Quarantine Importance. Paper presented at a DAAD Alumni Workshop on the theme: Controlling Postharvest Losses towards Achieving Food Security, 14th -17th February 2019, Senator Hotel, Tanoso Kumasi, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Situation and management practices for the fall armyworm in Africa. Paper presented at a DAAD Alumni Workshop for the management of the Fall Armyworm in Africa, 21st-24th January 2019, Hotel St. Manik Annexe, Lome. Togo. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2019). Orientation of the fall armyworm control methods for suitable and sustainable management in Africa. Paper presented at a DAAD Alumni Workshop for the management of the Fall Armyworm in Africa, 21st-24th January 2019, Hotel St. Manik Annexe, Lome. Togo. 
  • Fening, K.O. (2018). Food safety for better health and wellbeing. DAAD Alumni Forum on crosscutting health and agriculture in Koforidua, Ghana, 17th -20th December, 2018. In: pp. 5 of book of abstracts, Summit Lodge, Koforidua. 
  • Carr, J. P., Mutuku, J. M., Ghimere, S. R., Mignouna, H. D., Fening, K. O., Waimatha, J. and Kuria, P. (2018). Targeting virus transmission in a vital crop for African food security. Cambridge Global Challenges Annual Conference 2018, November 2018, University of Cambridge, Cambridge.  
  • Fening, K.O., Billah, M. K. and Nankinga, M.C. (2017). Roadmap for reduced incidences of pests in Ghana’s export vegetable sector- scientific backstopping of field level activities. 22nd meeting and conference of the African Association of Insect Sciences, Books of Abstracts, pp. 36-37. Theme ‘towards securing human welfare through management of insect diversity in a changing world’, 23-26th October 2017, Wad Medani, Sudan. 
  • Fening, K.O., Forchibe, E.E., Wamonje, F., Adama, I., Afreh-Nuamah, K. and Carr, J.P (2016). Aphids: A Major Threat to Cabbage Production in Ghana. Page 121 in book of abstracts, Freyer, B and Tielkes, E. (eds.), Tropentag 2016 conference, ‘Solidarity in a competing world —fair use of resources’, September 18-21, Vienna, Austria. 
  • Fening, K.O., Kioko, E.N. and Raina, S.K. (2016). Wild silk farming as an economic incentive for resource-poor forest adjacent communities to participate in biodiversity conservation in Africa. Presented at the symposium on Wild Sericulture for Alternative Income and Economic Incentive for Biodiversity Conservation. Symposia. (No: 84), International Congress of Entomology (ICE) ‘Entomology without borders’ Orlando, Florida, USA, September 25-30, 2016. Fening, K.O and Kioko, E.N. (Organizers). 
  • Kioko, E., Fening, K., Ngoka B. and Raina, S. (2016). Assessment of sericin loss and spun silk yield from cocoons of Gonometa postica (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae).   Presented at the symposium on Wild Sericulture for Alternative Income and Economic Incentive for Biodiversity Conservation. Symposia. (No: 84), International Congress of Entomology (ICE), ‘Entomology without borders’ Orlando, Florida, USA, September 25-30, 2016. Fening, K.O and Kioko, E.N. (Organizers). 
  • Forchibe, E. E., Fening, K.O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2016).  Effect of different pesticide management options on the population dynamics of aphids, their natural enemies and the yield of cabbage. Presented at College of Basic and Applied Sciences, Annual Science and Development Platform Conference, 17-19th February, 2016, University of Ghana, Legon. 
  • Fening, K.O., MacCarthy, D. S., Tegbe, R. E., and Fiati, S. (2015). Effect of Intercropping and Soil Amendment on the Occurrence of Major Insect Pests of Cabbage and their Natural Enemies. Page 124 In book of abstracts. Climate Change and Impacts on Insects in Africa: Opportunities and Risks. 21st Meeting and Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientists, 19th-23rd October2015. Otieno-Ayayo, Z. N., Omondi, B.A., Fening, K.O., Ouali-N’goran, M. and Faiza, E. E. S. (Eds.). IITA, Cotonou, Benin, 240pp. 
  • Fening, K. O. and Ibrahim, I. (2013). On-farm evaluation of homemade pepper extract in the management of pests of cabbage and French beans in two agro-ecologies in Ghana. Page 41. In book of abstracts. Global change and impacts on insect biodiversity: Integrated pest and disease vectors management in Africa. Book of abstracts. 20th Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientists, 2013. Otieno-Ayayo, Z. N., Niassy, S., Omondi, B.A., Fening, K.O., Gesmallah, A., Thibaud, M. and Ousmane, Z. M. (Eds.). University of Yaoundé, Cameroon. 
  • Fening, K. O., Kioko, E. N., Raina, S. K.  and Mueke, J. M. (2013). Spatial distribution of the African wild silkmoth, Gonometa postica Walker (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae), its host and non-host plants in eastern Kenya. Presented at 5th International German Alumni Forestry Network (GAForN) Symposium. Sustainable Forestry in South-/Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa: Incentives for Close-to-Nature Forestry, 08-12 July 2013, University of Eldoret, Kenya. 
  • Fening, K.O., Manu-Aduening, J.A., Lamptey, J.N.L., Adiyiah, B., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah, M.B., Amoabeng, B.W. and Arku-Bolfrey, G. (2012). Impact of Cropping systems on Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) population in two ecozones in Ghana: Implications for the control of the African Cassava Mosaic Disease.  In: Book of Abstracts. 2nd Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century GCP 21-II, Kampala, Uganda, 18-22nd June 2012. 
  • Fening, K.O. and Edoh, D.A. (2012). The impact of socio-economic status and sanitation levels on the prevalence of diarrhoeal diseases in the Akim Oda area of Ghana. Page 19. In: Book of abstracts. Workshop on “Cross cutting Agriculture and Health”, Göttingen International Health Network (GIHN), Hotel Erata, Accra, Ghana, 19 May to 24 May 2012. 
  • Fening, K.O., Manu-Aduening, J.A., Lamptey, J.N.L., Adiyiah, B., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Mochiah, M.B., Amoabeng, B.W. and Arku-Bolfrey, G. (2011). Impact of Cropping systems on Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) population in two ecozones in Ghana: Implications for the control of the African Cassava Mosaic Disease. Page 57. In: Book of Abstracts. West Africa Root and Tuber Crops Conference, Mensvic Grand Hotel, East Legon, Accra, Ghana, 12th – 16th September 2011. 
  • Fening, K.O., Adu-Dapaah, H., Addy, S. and Amoabeng, B. W. (2011). Evaluation of 15 cowpea lines for resistance to insect pests following monitored insecticides application regime. Page 31 in: Book of abstracts of the 19th biannual meeting and Scientific Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientists. November 9th-11th2011. Duduville, icipe, Nairobi, Kenya. 
  • Fening, K.O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2010). Effect of Seasons and Larval food Plants on the Quality of Gonometa postica (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) Cocoons. Page 461. In: Book of Abstracts. ‘World Food System - A contribution from Europe’. Tielkes, E. (Ed.). Tropentag, September 14-16th, 2010, Zurich, Switzerland. 
  • Fening, K. O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2009). Oviposition preferences of the African wild silkmoth, Gonometa postica Walker (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) within a net-sleeved cage. Page 81. In: Abstracts. 18th Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientists. November 16th-20th, 2009. University of Quagadougou, Burkina Faso. 
  • Kioko, E.N.,Raina, S.K., Fening, K.O., Nguku, E.K. and Ngoka, B.M. (2009).Effects of boiling time on floss and spun silk yield from cocoons of Gonometa postica and Bombyx mori in Kenya. Page 82. In: Abstracts. 18th Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientists. November 16th-20th, 2009. University of Quagadougou, Burkina Faso. 
  • Fening, K. O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2009).  Effects of larval food plants and seasons on the quality of Gonometa postica (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) cocoons. Page 28. In: Abstracts. International Conference on Entomology February 20-22, 2009. Department of Zoology, Punjabi University, Patiala, India.  
  • Fening, K. O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2009). Monitoring wild silkmoth abundance and host plants distribution in two woodlands in Kenya. Page 16. In: Programme and abstracts. Society for Conservation biology (SCB) 1st Africa Section Regional Meeting “from conservation science to policy in Africa” January 28-30, 2009, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K. O. (2008). Spatial distribution and biology of Gonometa postica Walker (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) with reference to its key parasitoids on Acacia species in Mwingi, Kenya. Pages 119-121. In: Kenyatta University 17th Postgraduate Seminar Abstracts. Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, November 2008.
  • Fening, K.O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2008). Larval-pupal parasitoids of the African wild silkmoth, Gonometa postica (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) in the Mwingi Forests, Kenya. Page 154 In: abstracts. Hoffmann, J., Barnes, B., Giliomee, J. and Moran, C. (eds.). Proceedings of XXIII International Congress of Entomology 6-12th July, 2008. International Conventional Centre, Durban, South Africa. 
  • Fening, K. O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2008). Monitoring wild silkmoth, Gonometa posticaWalker, abundance, host plant diversity and distribution in Imba and Mumoni woodlands in Mwingi, Kenya,pp 4. In Scientific Conference Abstracts. Abstract Proceedings of the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science and ARPPIS Scholars Association (ASA). The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe). Headquarters, Duduville, Nairobi, Kenya, 25-28th November 2008, icipe Science Press, Nairobi, Kenya. 
  • Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K., Fening, K.O., Ngoka, B., Wainaina, P. and Adolkar, V.V. (2007). Evaluation of cocoon characteristics of Gonometa postica (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) from farmers’ sites in Mwingi District, Kenya, pp 61. In Resumes/abstracts of the 17th Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientists. Bal, A.B., Van Den Berg J., Niang, A.A. and Diarra, K. (Eds). 11-17th June 2007. AAIS Press, Dakar, Senegal. 
  • Agyeiwaa, G., Fening, K. O. and Obeng-Ofori. D. (2016). Status of wild sericulture in Ghana. Presented at the symposium on Wild Sericulture for Alternative Income and Economic Incentive for Biodiversity Conservation. Symposia (No: 84), International Congress of Entomology (ICE), ‘Entomology without borders’ Orlando, Florida, USA, September 25-30, 2016. Fening, K.O and Kioko, E.N. (Organizers). 
  • Oseifuah, C. A., Fening, K. O. and Afreh-Nuamah, K. (2016). The Effect of Cropping System and Soil Amendment on the Diversity and Abundance of Arthropods on Cabbage and Onion in the Vertisols of the Accra plains. Presented at College of Basic and Applied Sciences, Annual Science and Development Platform Conference, 17-19th February, 2016, University of Ghana, Legon. 
  • Agyeiwaa, G., Fening, K.O. and Obeng-Ofori, D. (2013). Evaluating the performance of Bombyx mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) strains on three mulberry cultivars in the Coastal Savanna zone of Ghana. Page 81. In:  Book of Abstracts. “Harnessing Our Natural Resources for Development: The Role of Science and Technology”. Ghana Science Association 28th Biennial Conference held at Great Hall, University of Ghana, Legon, 15th to 18th July 2013. 
  • Fening, K.O., Amoabeng, B.W., Adama. I., Mochiah, M.B., Owusu-Akyaw, M., Braimah, H., Narveh, E. and Ekyem, S.O. (2013). Sustainable management of pests of green cabbage, Brassica oleraceae var. capitata L. (Brassicaceae), using homemade extracts from garlic and hot pepper. Book of abstracts, page 146 In: Harnessing Pesticidal Plant Technologies for Improved Livelihoods. The First International Conference on Pesticidal Plants. 21-24th January, 2013, icipe, Nairobi, Kenya. 
  • Fening, K.O., Adama, I., Mochiah, M. B., Billah, M. K., Braimah, H.,Owusu-Akyaw, M., Manu-Aduening, J., Arku-Bolfrey, G., Osei-Adu, J., and Obosu-Ekyem, S. (2012). Managing Millipedes Infestation on Cassava in the Western Region of Ghana In: Book of Abstracts. 2nd Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century GCP 21-II, Kampala, Uganda, 18-22nd June 2012. 
  • Fening, K. O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2012). Monitoring wild silkmoth abundance and host plants distribution in two woodlands in Kenya. Poster 327. In: Programme and abstracts. Planet Under Pressure Conference. New Knowledge Towards Solutions. Excel London, London, 26-29 March, 2012.
  • Kioko, E., Raina, S., Muli, E. and Fening, K. O. (2008). Development of organic certification for honeybee products in Mwingi District, Kenya.Page 2383 In: abstracts. Hoffmann, J., Barnes, B., Giliomee, J. and Moran, C. (Eds.). Proceedings of XXIII International Congress of Entomology 6-12th July, 2008. International Conventional Centre, Durban, South Africa.
  • Fening, K.O., Kioko, E.N., Raina, S.K. and Mueke, J.M. (2008). The oviposition preferences of the African wild silkmoth, Gonometa postica Walker (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) on different substrates, pp 13. In Scientific Conference Abstracts. Proceedings of the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science and ARPPIS Scholars Association (ASA). The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe). Headquarters, Duduville, Nairobi, Kenya, 25-28th November 2008, icipe Science Press, Nairobi, Kenya.  
  • Owusu-Akyaw, M., Abdulai M., Mochiah, M.B., Dzomeku, J.K., Nutsugah, S.K., Dankyi, A. A., Bolfrey-Arku, G., Osei, K., Osei-Yeboah, S., Lamptey, J.N.L., Braimah, H., Adama, I., Amoabeng, B.W., Fening, K.O., Asumadu, H., Azotiba H., Brandendurg, R.L. and David, J. (2011). Enhanced Peanut Production Efficiency in Ghana: Overview of Peanut IPM Research Activities in Ghana. Peanut CRSP Malta 2011 Strategic Research Conference Poster NCS131, Italy.
  • The 5th West African Organic Conference. Theme - Organic Agriculture: Life for all.  12th- 15th November 2019, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana. Member of the Local Organising Committee and Chairman of the Scientific and Editorial sub-Committee. 
  • Symposium on ‘Wild Sericulture for Alternative Income and Economic Incentive for Biodiversity Conservation’. International Congress of Entomology (ICE) ‘Entomology without borders’ Orlando, Florida, USA, September 26, 2016. Venue: Convention Center Room W222 B. Time: 9: 15am – 12:00pm. Fening, K.O and Kioko, E.N. (Organizers).

 

Extension Activities

  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Leaf miners on tomato. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023. 
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Cutworms on Solanaceae: Agrotis spp. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023. 
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Spider mites on tomato. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023.  
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Sweet potato weevil. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023. 
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Cabbage looper. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023.  
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Aphids on tomato: Aphis spp., Myzus spp. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023.  
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Maggot fly on onion. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023.  
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Sweet potato hornworm. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023.  
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Cutworms on Solanaceae: Agrotis spp. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023. 
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Cotton bollworm on tomato. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023.  
  • Fening, K. O., Abraham, J.  and Nuamah, H. S. (2023). Cotton leaf roller on okra. Pest Management Decision Guide: Green and Yellow List. PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank. 1st January 2023.  
  • Fening, K.O., Billah, M. K., Cudjoe, A. R., Hevi, W. and Clottey, V. (2018). How to manage the eggplant fruit and shoot borer, Leucinodes orbonalis, attacking solanaceous crops (eggplant and turkey berry) for export. Printed December 2018, CABI, West Africa, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O., Billah, M. K., Hevi, W. and Clottey, V. (2018). How to manage the Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, on vegetables for export. Printed August 2018, CABI, West Africa, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O., Billah, M. K., Hevi, W. and Clottey, V. (2017). How to manage the False Codling Moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta. Printed September 2017, CABI, West Africa, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O., Billah, M. K., Hevi, W. and Clottey, V. (2017). How to manage thrips (Thrips spp.) Printed September 2017, CABI, West Africa, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O., Billah, M. K., Hevi, W. and Clottey, V. (2017). How to manage whiteflies. Printed September 2017, CABI, West Africa, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K.O., Billah, M. K., Hevi, W. and Clottey, V. (2017). How to manage fruit flies. Printed September 2017, CABI, West Africa, Accra, Ghana. 
  • Fening, K. O., Brentu, F. C. and Alidu, A. I. (2014).  Maize Weevil Management, Pest Management Decision Guide for farmers. Green and Yellow lists. Margaret Mulaa (Ed.). Created July 8, 2014. www.plantwise.org.  
  • Fening, K. O., Brentu, F. C. and Alidu, A. I. (2014).  Maize Larger Grain Borer Management. Pest Management Decision Guide for farmers. Green and Yellow lists. Margaret Mulaa (Ed.). Created July 8, 2014.www.plantwise.org.  
  • Fening, K. O., Brentu, F. C. and Alidu, A. I. (2014).  Banana Weevil Management. Pest Management Decision Guide for farmers. Green and Yellow lists. Margaret Mulaa (Ed.). Created July 8, 2014. www.plantwise.org.  
  • Francis Collison Brentu, Ken Okwae Fening, Adam Iddrisu Alidu, Michael Kumah, Daniel Ninson and Gifty Boakye (2014). Angular leaf spot of citrus. Management. Pest Management Decision Guide for farmers. Green and Yellow lists. Jayne Crozier (Ed.). Created in July 2014. www.plantwise.org.  
  • Ofosu-Anim, J., Eziah, V. and Fening, K. O. (2021). Identification and inspection brochure for whiteflies in ACP countries. Technical Brochure submitted to COLEACP, 12pp.  
  • Ofosu-Anim, J., Eziah, V. and Fening, K. O. (2021). Packhouse brochure for management of whiteflies in ACP countries. Technical Brochure submitted to COLEACP, 13pp.  
  • Ofosu-Anim, J., Eziah, V. and Fening, K. O. (2021). Field management brochure for whiteflies in Togo. Technical Brochure submitted to COLEACP, 17pp.  
  • Fening, K. O., Brentu, F. C. and Alidu, A. I. (2014). Using ash from wood or rice husk to control the maize weevil in storage. Factsheet for farmers. Margaret Mulaa (Ed.). Created in July, 2014. www.plantwise.org.  
  • Fening, K. O., Brentu, F. C. and Alidu, A. I.  (2014). Using ash from wood or rice husk to control the okra beetle in the field. Factsheet for farmers. Margaret Mulaa (Ed.). Created in July, 2014. www.plantwise.org.  
  • Fening, K. O., Brentu, F. C. and Alidu, A. I.  (2014). Using homemade hot pepper extract to control diamondback moth larvae on cabbage. Factsheet for farmers. Margaret Mulaa (Ed.). Created in July, 2014. www.plantwise.org.  
  • Adu-Dapaah, H., Asibuo, J.Y., Asumadu, H., Amoah, S., Berchie, J.N., Addo, J.K., Lamptey, J. N., Fening, K.O. and Agyemang, A. (2012). Promotion of high yielding, disease, and insect-pest tolerant cowpea varieties in Ghana. AGRA-Cowpea improvement project. CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Kumasi. 
  • Homemade Neem Biopesticide for Sustainable Vegetable Production. Ghana Television (GTV) Documentary with narration by Peggy Ama Donkor, November 2023. 
  • Detection and management of Fall Armyworm on maize. Supported by HJA Africa Limited, Accra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtZp6hr4Veo&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0tfIgnAqdY3B1VRTswm-whswi57AK_uM7x9BhpxSvpLr8uNKC6htF5qbI  
  • Interview on the situation at the exit point, Kotoka International Airport, Ghana, on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) issues with Phytosanitary Inspectors of PPRSD, exporters, their out-growers and other development  partners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3STiYA12i0&feature=youtu.be  
  • Video documentary on the Alborada Research Fund sponsored by Cambridge-Africa project on ‘Role of aphids in the transmission of a suspected viral disease and the disease’s impact on the growth and yield of cabbage in Ghana’ in March 2016, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge, UK. https://youtu.be/WhXpZxVAY6M 
  • Video documentary on wild silk farming in the Acacia woodlands, Mwingi, Kenya. Aired on KTN TV in Kenya in 2008