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Prof. M. M. Yahaya

Brief Biography

Mohammed Mahe Yahaya is a male indigene of Sokoto North Local Government, rose through the ranks to become Professor of Entomology in the Department of Biology of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He is a holder of NCE in Agric from ABU Zaria, B. Sc. (ed.) 2 Biology, M. Sc. and PhD Zoology degrees from UDUS. Active in straight and collaboration for various researches with particular interest in insects’ vector control, stored product entomology, aquatic insects’ roles in water quality assessment and related researches. To his credit, over thirty research articles are published in reputable and paired reviewed Journals within and outside Nigeria. Also, serving as a reviewer for many academic Journals; not limited to NJBAS, SJBAS, Computational Life Sciences (Springer Journals), International Journal of Science and Applied Research. Within the administrative ambience, he held positions such as Staff Seminar coordinator, exams officer, SIWES coordinator, Faculty representative to FAIS, Chairman and member of various Committees and organizations including Bazatile Investment Cooperation, Waziri Machido Foundation, Nigerian Red Cross Society, National Population Commission and Kwatawa Cooperative Society. He also served as Acting head of Zoology (2017-21), external examiner, and now seating HOD Biology Department. Yahaya is an active member of professional bodies including Entomological Society of Nigeria, Zoological Society of Nigeria, Science Association of Nigeria and Agricultural Society of Nigeria. He has supervised more than 20 Postgraduate Dissertations and Thesis to completion and more than 100 UG Projects. Currently supervising 3 Ph. D. and 9 M. Sc. Candidates. Happily married he is, with children.

Area of specialization:Entomology
Email:yahaya.mohammed@udusok.edu.ng : yahayammkhad@gmail.com
Phone:+234 7012780536; +2348065955326

List of Selected Publications

1. M.M. Yahaya (2003). Efficacy of selected seed oils against the longevity of cowpea weevil Callosobruchus maculatus (F.). Moor Journal of Agricultural Research, 4(1):100-105. ISSN NO: 1595-4153. DOI: 10.4314/mjar.v4i1.31761.
2. Yahaya, M.M. (2006).Susceptibility of three cowpea varieties Vigna unguiculata (L.)Walp) to the attack of cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus (F.). Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics, 3(4):142-145. ISSN NO: 0794-9057.
3. M.D.A. Bunza; M.M. Yahaya; A.S. Muhammad and A.R. Saidu. (2008). A survey on tick species infesting domestic birds sold at Sokoto central market, Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 7(2):56-58. ISSN NO: 1595-093X.
4. Yahaya, M.M. Q. Majeed, and M.D.A. Bunza (2009). Efficacy of selected seed oils against the viability of eggs of cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus (F.). Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 17(1):53-58. ISSN NO: 0794-58. http://ajol.info/index.php/njbas/index. OI:http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v20i1.8.
5. Yahaya, M.M., Ahmed, J.M. and Bello, K. (2009). A Survey of Aquatic Insects at Kware Lake in Sokoto State. The Zoologist, 7:147-151. ISSN NO: 1596-972X. DOI: 10.4314/tzool.v7i1.52236.
6. M.M. Yahaya and S. Muhammad. (2009). Proximate Analysis of some Edible Insects in Sokoto Town. Biotropic Research International Journal, 1(2):81-85. ISSN NO: 2141-0410.
7. Bunza, M.D.A., Bala, A.Y., Yahaya, M.M. and Ibrahim, S.A. (2009). Trichomoniasis among students of selected tertiary institutions in Sokoto Metropolis. Sokoto State, Nigeria. Biotropic Research International Journal, 1(2):63-66. ISSN NO: 2141-0410
8. Danjuma, B.J. Ibrahim, N.D., Majeed, Q., Yahaya, M.A., Bandiya, H.M. and Yahaya, M.M. (2009). Toxicidal efficacy of Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) kernel and Ocimum basillicum (Linn.) leaf against maize grain weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch.). Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 5(1&2): 85-90. ISSN NO: 1595-465X
9. M.M. Yahaya and A.Y. Clement. (2010). Repellency of Dettol, a Commercial Cleaning Product, Against Adult American Cockroaches Periplaneta americana (L.). Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 18(1):130-135. ISSN NO: 0794-5698.http://ajol.info/index.php/njbas/index. OI:http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v20i1.8.
10. YAHAYA, M.M. AND GEOFFREY, J.B. (2011). Efficacy of Dipping Techniques for Sampling Mosquito Larvae in Sokoto. Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 9&10: 1-8. ISSN NO: 0794-0319.
11. S. Muhammad, A. Fatima and M.M. Yahaya (2012). The Phytochemical Components of Leucas martinicensis that Cause Repellence of Adult Mosquito. International Journal of Modern Botany, 2(1): 1-5. ISSNNO: p-2166-5206, e-2166-5214. DOI: 10.5923/j.ijmb.20120201.01.Thompson Reuters, Index Copernicus International, Google Scholar, zbMATH, CNKI Scholar, CASSI and Cross ref.
12. Yahaya, M.M. and Nafisatu, B.Y. (2012). Repellency of Z-germicide® to adults of Periplaneta americana. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 1(6): 240-245. ISSN NO: 2277-0585. Index: ULTICH’S PRIODICALS DICTIONARY, DOAJ, EBSCO Research Database, GALE CENGAGE Learning.
13. Yahaya, M.M. and Ruqayya, I.I. (2013). Evaluation of hexanolic extracts of Ricinus communis (L.) kernel against the larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae). International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 2(1): 172- 179. Index: ULTICH’S PRIODICALS DICTIONARY, DOAJ, EBSCO Research Database, GALE CENGAGE Learning.
14. Yahaya, M.M., Bandiya, H.M. and Yahaya, M.A. (2013). Efficacy of selected seed oils against the fecundity of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). The Experiment (International Journal of Science and Technology), 8(4): 513-521. ISSN NO: 2319-2119. Index and Abstracted: Research GATE Scientific network, SCIrUS, CAS, Google Scholar.
15. H.M. Bandiya, Q. Majeed, N.D. Ibrahim, M.M. Yahaya, M.A. Yahaya. (2013). Intra-colonial Population of Macrotermes bellicosus (Smeathman) [Isoptera: Termitidae] in Sokoto, Semi-Arid Zone of North- Western Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 21(1): 55-59. ISSN NO: 0794- 5698.http://ajol.info/index.php/njbas/index. OI:http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v20i1.8.
16. Abubakar, N., Shehu, K., Yahaya, M.M., Tafinta, I.Y. and Imonikhe, M.A. (2016). Phytoc hemical Screening and Thin Layer Chromatographic Studies of Guiera senegalensis G.F G mel (Egyptian mimosa). Annals of Biological Sciences, 4(1): 26-30. ISSN NO: 2348-1927.
17. Attah, O.A., Adamu, T., Yahaya, M.M., Farouq, A.A., Bala, A.Y., Kanya, D.Y. and Ukatu, V.E. (2017). Lymphatic Filariasis in Some Wards in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State Nigeria. Continental Journal of Biological Sciences, 10 (1): 12-21. ISSN NO: 2141-4122.
18. M.M. Yahaya and Balarabe, S. (2017). Assessment of Water Quality of Kware Lake using aquatic insects as Bioindicators. International Journal of Science and Technoledge, 5(8): 136-145. Indexed in: ProQuest, Index Copernicus, iijs-International Impact Factor Services, Open J- Gate, and EZ3 (Electronic Journal Library).
19. Bandiya, H.M. and Yahaya, M.M. (2017). Chemical Properties of Soils from Mounds of Macrotermes bellicosus [Isoptera: Termitidae] in Sokoto, Semi-arid Zone. Direct Research Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, 5(12): 478-484. ISSN NO: 2354-4147. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJAFS79809013163.
20. Bello Sulaiman, Yahaya, M.M. and Bakara, I.M. (2018). Assessment of Water Chemical Parameters of Kware Lake in Sokoto State. International Journal of Innovative Biosciences Research, 6(1): 8-19. ISSN NO: 2467-8457
21. Sulaiman, B. and Yahaya, M.M. (2018). Determination of Water Quality Using Aquatic Insects as Indicators in Kware Lake of Sokoto State. Journal of Advanced Botany and Zoology, 6(2): 1-5. ISSN NO: 2348-7313
22. M.M. Yahaya and B. Sulaiman. (2018). Laboratory Assessment of the Toxic Efficacy of Selected Seed Oils against the Emergence of Cowpea Weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus F.) on Stored Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp). International Journal of Modern Botany, 8(1): 1-7. ISSN NO: p-2166-5206, e-2166-5214. DOI: 10.5923/j.ijmb.20120201.01.Thompson Reuters, Index Copernicus International, Google Scholar, zbMATH, CNKI Scholar, CASSI and Cross ref.
23. Bandiya, H.M. and Yahaya, M.M. (2018). Textural Properties of Soils from Mounds of Macrotermes bellicosus [Isoptera: Termitidae] in Sokoto, Semi-arid Zone of Nigeria. Direct Research Journal of Biology and Biotechnology, 4(5): 91-94. ISSN NO: 4372-2608. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26765/DRJBB53861201.
24. H.A. Shindi, H.M. Bandiya, M.M. Yahaya and A. Aminu. (2019). Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Termites (Macrotermes bellicosus) on the Performance of Broiler Chickens. Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 4(1): 1-6. AJRAVS: 50326.
25. Yahaya, M.M. (2019). Density and Feeding Related Mortality of Musca domestica (Linn.) larvae (Diptera:Muscidae), Research in Zoology 9(1): 7-11. ISSN NO: p- 2325-002X, e-2325-0038. DOI: 10.5923/j.zoology.20190901.02.Thompson Reuters, Index Copernicus International, Google Scholar, zbMATH, CNKI Scholar, CASSI and Cross ref.
26. H.A. Shindi, Q. Majeed, H.M. Bandiya, M.M. Yahaya and I. Aiki (2019). Comparing the Nutritional Composition of Some Edible Insects and Some Animal Meats in North- western State of Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, 2(3): 1-5. AJRIZ: 50325.
27. Muhammad Kasim, Ogiri Ann and Yahaya, M.M. (2019). Larvicidal Activity of Garlic (Allium sativum) on Anopheles and Culex Mosquito Larvae. Pharmacology online, 2: 130-138. ISSN NO: 1827-8620. Indexed in: Chemical Abstracts, SCOPUS, EMBASE, Google, Google Scholar, DOAJ, Genamics JournalSeek, Scirus and INDEX COPERNICUS.
28. H.A. Shindi, H.M. Bandiya, M.M. Yahaya and A. Aminu. (2019). Mound Distribution and Soil Transformation by Macrotermes bellicosus In Bagudo and Augie in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research in Zoology, 2(4): 1-7. AJRIZ: 50324
29.Dalijan, H.A., Adamu, T., Yahaya, M.M., Isah, B.A. and Suleiman, J. (2020). Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Relation to Risk Factors among School Aged Children in Gwandu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 7(2): 80-85. ISSN NO: 2394-3211. Indexed in: Google Scholar, DOAJ, Pub Med, DAIJ, CàS, INFOBASE INDEX SCHOLAR, ICI, Web of Science Group, IPIndexing, IFSIJ etc
30. Dalijan, H.A., Adamu, T., Yahaya, M.M., Isah, B.A. and Suleiman, J. (2020).Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in School Aged Pupils in Gwandu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 7(2): 91-94. ISSN NO: 2394-3211. Indexed in: Google Scholar, DOAJ, Pub Med, DAIJ, CàS, INFOBASE INDEX SCHOLAR, ICI, Web of Science Group, IPIndexing, IFSIJ etc
31. Mustapha, M. and M.M. Yahaya (2020). Control of C. serratus of Stored Tamarind Using Some Plant Materials in Zamfara State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, 9(2): 57-61. ISSN NO: P- 2305-6622; E-: 2306- 3599. Indexed in: AgBiotechNet, CAB Abstract, Global Health, Google Scholar, International Index Copernicus, ISC, Agroforestry Abstracts, etc
32. Bandiya, H.M., Danjuma, B.J., Yahaya, M.M., Bello, A. and Baki, A.S. (2020). Application of Dyar’s Law to Determine Nymphal Instars of Macrotermes bellicosus (Smeatman) [Isoptera: Termitidae]. CPQ Microbiology, 3(6): 01-08. 33. Mohammed Mahe Yahaya, Haliru Muhammad Bandiya, Muawiyya Umar Ladan and Ridwan Nuhu Ahmad (2020). Activity guided fractionation of Nicotiana tabacum extract that is lethal on Anopheles gambiae larvae (Diptera: Culicidae) in Nigeria. International Journal of Entomology Research, 5(6): 137-143. ISSN: 2455-4758; Impact Factor: RJIF 5.24; DOI: doi.org/10.22271/entomology; indexed in: Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, Crossref, RJI factor, ORCID, CiteFactor, DOAJ, WorldCat, Scribd etc.
34. A.M. Nasiru, M.M. Yahaya, U.A. Lawal, S. Abdullahi, M.S. Abubakar, Y. Adamu and Dankane B. Ibrahim (2021). Effect of Neem Seed oil and Locust Bean extract in Preservation of Milicia excelsa (Iroko) Wood Species exposed to Termite Infestation. International Journal of Pure and Applied Science Research, 12(2): 146-152. ISSN: 2384-5918.
35. Yahaya, M. M., Bandiya, H. M., Ladan, M. U. and Ridwan, N. A. (2021). Larvicidal Activity and Lethal Concentrations of Nicotiana tabacum L, and Datura metel L, (Solanales: Solanaceae) on Mosquito Larvae. Savannah Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 3(2): 92-103.
36. Yahaya, M. M., Bandiya, H. M., Ladan, M. U. and Shindi, H. A. (2021). Larvicidal Activity of Solvent Extracts of Nicotiana tabacum L, and Datura metel L, (Solanales: Solanaceae) Against Larvae of Three Mosquito Species. Nigerian Journal of Entomology, 37: 11-27
Conference Papers
1. Yahaya, M. M. (2002). Efficacy of selected seed oils against the fecundity of cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) maintained on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. A Paper Presented at the 11 th Annual conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria held at University of Agriculture Abeokuta from 10 th - 13 th March, 2002.
2. Yahaya, M. M., Ahmed, J.M. and Bello, K. (2004). A Survey of aquatic insects at Kware Lake in Sokoto State. A Paper Presented at the 2 nd National conference of the Zoological Society of Nigeria held at Institute of Development Research A.B.U Zaria from 8 th -11 November, 2004.
3. Yahaya, M. M., Ujo, M. A. and Abbas, A.Y. (2004). Proximate Analysis of Vigna unguiculata L. (Walp) seed infested with Callosobruchus maculatus (F.). A Paper Presented at the 2 nd National conference of the Zoological Society of Nigeria held at Institute of Development Research A.B.U Zaria from 8 th -11 November, 2004.
4. Yahaya, M. M., Ahmed, J. M., Bandiya, H. M. and Yahaya, M. A. (2006). Comparative Study of population size of Dragonflies (Anisoptera) and Damselflies (Zygoptera) around River Rima and Kware Lake, Sokoto State Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the 37 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at University of Agriculture Makurdi from 8 th -11 th October, 2006.
5. Yahaya, M. A., Majeed, Q., Bandiya, H. M. and Yahaya, M. M. (2006). Insecticidal efficacy of oil extracts of Balanites aegyptiaca seeds and cashew nuts against Callosobruchus maculatus (F.). A Paper Presented at the 37 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at University of Agriculture Makurdi from 8 th -11 th October, 2006.
6. Yahaya, M. M., Yahaya, M. A., Bandiya, H. M., Ahmed, J. M. Magami, I. M., and Aminu, A. (2007). Mortality of Musca domestica larvae Lin. (DIPTERA: MUSCIDAE) according to crowding and feeding regimes. A Paper Presented at the 4 th Annual Conference of Zoological Society of Nigeria held at Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) from 20 th - 24 th November, 2007.
7. Bandiya, H. M., Yahaya, M. A., Yahaya, M. M., Ahmed, J.M., Shehu, K. and Magami, I. M. (2007). Efficacy of some plants powders against cowpea weevil Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabr.) (COLLEOPTERA: BRUCHIDAE) during storage. A Paper Presented at the 4 th Annual Conference of Zoological Society of Nigeria held at Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) from 20 th -24 th November, 2007.
8. Danjuma, B. J., Ahmed, J. M., Yahaya, M.M., Yahaya, M.A., Maishanu, H.M., Shehu, K. and Yerima. M. B. (2007). Fungi associated with Clarias gariepinus and Auchenoglanus occidentalis in River Rima, Sokoto. A Paper Presented at the 4 th Annual Conference of Zoological Society of Nigeria Federal held at University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) from 20 th -24 th November, 2007.
9. Yahaya, M. A., Bandiya, H. M, Yahaya, M. M. and Danjuma, B. J. (2007). Effects of oil from seed of Adansonia digitata and Moringa oleifera on cowpea weevil, Callosobruchus. maculatus (Fabr). A Paper Presented at the 38 th Annual conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife from 7 th -10 th October, 2007.
10. Yahaya, M. M., Yahaya, M. A. and Bandiya, H. M. (2008). Proximate analysis of some edible insect in Sokoto town. A Paper Presented at the 39 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike Abia State from 5 th -8 th October, 2008.
11. Yahaya, M. A., Yahaya, M. M., Bandiya, H. M. Shehu, K., Danjuma, B. J. and Bello, A. (2008). Comparative efficacy of some plant powders and Actellic dust against Callosobruchus maculatus (COLEOPTERA: BRUCHIDAE) on stored cowpea. A Paper Presented at 3 rd Annual Conference of Organic Agriculture held at Auditorium of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto from 13 th -16 th July, 2008.
12. Majeed, Q., Bandiya, H. M., Yahaya, M. A. and Yahaya. M. M. (2008). Physico- Chemical characteristic of Termitaria of Macrotermes sp. Occurring in Rima River Valley in Sokoto. A Paper Presented at the 3 rd Annual Conference of Organic Agriculture held at Auditorium of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto from 13 th -16 th July, 2008.
13. Bandiya, H. M., Yahaya, M. A., Yahaya, M. M. and Danjuma, B. J. (2008). Toxicity of extract of Sodom Apple (Calotropis procera) on been aphids (Aphis fabae) A Paper Presented at the 39 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike Abia State from 5 th -8 th October, 2008.
14. Yahaya, M.M., Bandiya, H.M., Yahaya, M.A. and Clement, A.Y. (2009). Repellence of Z-germicide on adults American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (L.) A Paper Presented at the 40 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) ABU Zaria, Kaduna State from 5 th -9 th October, 2009.
15. Yahaya, M.A., Yahaya, M.M., Bandiya, H.M., Majeed, Q. And Danjuma, B.J. (2009).Effects of some plants materials on egg viability, fecundity and mortality of cowpea weevil Callosobruchus maculatus Fabr. (COLEOPTERA BRUCHIDAE) A Paper Presented at the 40 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) ABU Zaria, Kaduna State from 5 th -9 th October, 2009.
16. Bandiya, H.M.,Yahaya, M.A., Yahaya., M.M. and Majeed, Q. (2009). Studies on the mound volume and intracolonial population of Macrotermes bellicosus in Fadama areas of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. A Paper Presented at the 40 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria held at National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) ABU Zaria, Kaduna State from 5 th - 9 th October, 2009.
17. Yahaya, M.M. and Geoffrey, J.B. (2009). Assessment of mosquito larvae dipping Techniques around breeding grounds in Sokoto. A Paper Presented at 33 rd Annual Conference of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria held at Auditorium of the Energy Research Centre UDUS from 17 th -21 st November, 2009.
18. Yahaya, M.M. and Clement, A.Y. (2009). Repellence of Dettol a Commercial Cleaning Product against adult American cockroach Periplaneta americana (L.). A Paper Presented at 33 rd Annual Conference of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria held at Auditorium of the Energy Research Centre UDUS from 17 th -21 st November, 2009.
19. Yahaya, M.M., Ruqayya, I.I. and Abdullahi, K. (2009). Larvicidal activity of Hexanolic extracts of Ricinus communis (L.) on Culex mosquitoes. A Paper Presented at 33 rd Annual Conference of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria held at Auditorium of the Energy Research Centre UDUS from 17 th -21 st November, 2009.
20. Abdullahi, k., Bunza, M.D.A., Hassan, M.M. and Yahaya, M.M. (2009). Studies on the population dynamics of mosquitoes in selected areas of Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto State. A Paper Presented at 33 rd Annual Conference of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria held at Auditorium of the Energy Research Centre UDUS from 17 th - 21 st November, 2009.
21. M.M. Yahaya, Q. Majeed, H.M. Bandiya and M.A. Yahaya (2010). Proficiency of dipping methods with plastic dippers in sampling mosquito larvae within four areas of Sokoto town. A Paper Presented at 41 st Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Wesley University of Science and Technology Ondo, Ondo State Nigeria from 4 th -7 th October, 2010.
22. H.M. Bandiya, A.H. Shindi, Q. Majeed, M.M. Yahaya, M.A. Yahaya and N.D. Ibrahim (2010). Comparing the nutritional components of some edible insects in North-Western Nigeria with some animal meats. A Paper Presented at 41 st Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Wesley University of Science and Technology Ondo, Ondo State Nigeria from 4 th -7 th October, 2010.
23. Bandiya, H.M., Majeed, Q., Ibrahim, N.D., Adamu, T., Shindi, H.A., Danjuma, B.J. Yahaya, M.A., Yahaya, M.M. and Abdullahi, K. (2011). Application of some cultural control measures against Macrotermes bellicosus (Smeathma) [Isoptera: Termititidae]. A Paper Presented at 42 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Bank Building, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria from 3 rd -6 th October, 2011.
24. Bandiya, H.M., Majeed, Q., Ibrahim, N.D., Yahaya, M.M. and Yahaya, M.A., (2012). Studies on the population of individuals within the mounds of Macrotermes bellicosus (Smeathman) occurring in Sokoto State. A Paper Presented at 43 rd Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Akin Deko Auditorium, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, from 8 th -11 th October, 2012.
25. Musa, W. Doka, Majeed, Q., M.D.A. Bunza, N.D. Ibrahim, M.A. Yahaya, Bandiya, H.M. and M.M. Yahaya (2014). Predators of Honeybees and Traditional Beehives Used in Three Selected Local Government Areas of Kano State. A Paper Presented at 45 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at ETF Lecture Theater, University of Abuja Main Campus, University of Abuja, Nigeria, from 7 th -10 th October, 2014.
26. Bandiya, H.M., Yahaya, M.M., Sani, I., Bobi, A.H., Shindi, H.A. and Jatau, A. (2015). A Survey of Insect Pests of Vegetable Crops at Zobe Irrigation Site, Zobe Dam, Katsina State. A Paper Presented at 46 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Staff School Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria, from 6 th -9 th October, 2015.
27. Yahaya, M.M. Majeed, Q., Abubakar, U., Magaji, M.D. and Alhassan, M.M. (2016). Composition and Abundance of Mosquito Larvae Sampled with Dipping Techniques at Breeding Grounds of Gidan Igwai, Sokoto. A Paper Presented at 47 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Science Lecture Theatre, University of Ilorin from 10 th -14 th October, 2016.
28. Alhassan, M.M., Yahaya, M.M., Maiyaki, FU and Nachuha, S. (2016). Diversity of Controphic Species Associated with Mosquito Oviposition Site in Mbale Municipal Council, Mbale Uganda. A Paper Presented at 47 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Science Lecture Theatre, University of Ilorin from 10 th -14 th October, 2016.
29. Alhassan, MM., Yahaya, M.M., Maiyaki, FU and Nachuha, S. (2016).Variation in Soil Macrofauna Biodiversity of Different Land Use Types in Nnamanyonyi Sub Country, Mbala District, Uganda. A Paper Presented at 47 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Science Lecture Theatre, University of Ilorin from 10 th -14 th October, 2016.
30. Jatau, A., Yahaya, M.A., Majeed, Q., Bandiya, H.M. and Yahaya, M.M. (2016). Comparative Assessment of Insecticidal Effect of Some Plant Materials as Protectants against Hide Beetles, Dermestes maculatus Degger (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) on dried fish, Clarias gariepinus. A Paper Presented at 47 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Science Lecture Theatre, University of Ilorin from 10 th -14 th October, 2016.
31. Shindi, H.A., Bandiya, H.M., Yahaya, M.M. and Aminu, A. (2017). The Potential of Mound-Building Termites Macrotermes bellicosus as Protein Supplement in Poultry Feed. A Paper Presented at 48 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Nnamdi Azikwe University, Akwa Anambra State, Nigeria from 9 th -12 th October, 2017.
32. Shuaibu, T., Bandiy, H.M., Yahaya, M.A., Yahaya, M.M., Jibrin, M.M. and Balarabe, S.(2017). Powders of Capsicum frutescence for the Control of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) in Stored Cowpea. A Paper Presented at 25 th Annual Conference of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) held at Auditorium of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 2 nd - 6 th July, 2017.
33. Yahaya, M.M., Warieta, G.E., Alhassan, M.M. and Bello, S. (2018). Survey on the Occurrence of Aedes albopictus in Used Vehicle Tyres in Sokoto Town. A Paper Presented at the 49 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Auditorium of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 8 th - 11 th October, 2018.
34. Yahaya, M.M., Indira, C.O., Alhassan, M.M. and Suleman, B. (2018). Physicochemical and Heavy Metals Analysis of Water from Wells Harboring Mosquito Breeding in Sokoto, Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the 49 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Auditorium of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 8 th - 11 th October, 2018.
35. Shuaibu, T. and Yahaya, M. M. (2018). Plant Materials Commonly Used as Biopesticides against Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) on Stored Cowpea: A Review. Paper Presented at the 49 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Auditorium of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 8 th - 11 th October, 2018.
36. Shuaibu, T., Bandiya, H.M., Yahaya, M.M., Yahaya, M.A., Jibrin, M.M. and Jatau, A. (2018). Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth against Cowpea Beetle Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) on Stored Cowpea. A Paper Presented at the 49 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Auditorium of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 8 th - 11 th October, 2018.
37. Suleman, B., Yahaya, M.M., Yahaya, M.A. and Abbas, A.Y. (2018) Composition and Abundance of Aquatic Insects Fauna of Kware Lake. A Paper Presented at the 49 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Auditorium of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 8 th - 11 th October, 2018.
38. Danjuma,B.J., Majeed, Q., Bandiya,H.M., Yahaya, M.A. and Yahaya, M.M. (2018). Susceptibility of Five maize (Zea mays L.) varieties to Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera:Curculionidae). A Paper Presented at the 49 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Auditorium of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 8 th - 11 th October, 2018.
39. Shindi, H.A., Bandiya, H.M., Yahaya, M.M. and Aminu, A. (2018). The Performance Characteristics of Broilers Fed with Termites Macrotermes bellicosus As Protein Supplement in Poultry Feed. A Paper Presented at the 49 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at Auditorium of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria from 8 th - 11 th October, 2018.
40. Yahaya, M.M., Balarabe, S., Kajiji, U.A. and Jiya, A.H. (2019). Feeding Preference of Aedes Mosquito Larvae Presented with Standard Breeding Feeds. Paper Presented at 53 rd Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) held at Auditorium of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Nigeria from 14 th - 18 th July, 2019.
41. Kajiji, U.A. and Yahaya, M.M. (2019). Zooplankton Species Richness of Shagari Dam in Sokoto, Nigeria. Paper Presented at 53 rd Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) held at Auditorium of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Nigeria from 14 th - 18 th July, 2019.
42. Yahaya, M.M., Bandiya, H.M., Yahaya, M.A. and Sulaiman, B. (2019). Growth Performance of Aedes agypti Larvae Fed with Different Artificial Diets. A Paper Presented at the 50 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at American University of Nigeria Yola from 7 th - 10 th October, 2019.
43. Jatau, A., Yahaya, M.A., Yahaya, M.M., Bandiya, H.M. and Sokoto, M.B. (2019). Effects of Five Plant Extracts on the Mortality and Feeding Deterrence of Dermestes maculatus (Coleoptera:Dermestidae). A Paper Presented at the 50 th Annual Conference of the Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) held at American University of Nigeria Yola from 7 th - 10 th October, 2019.
44. Lemu, M.M., Yahaya, M.M., Magami, I.M., Adamu, A. and Yelwa, S.M. (2023). Assessment of Water Quality Using Macroinvertebrates of Matan Fada River, Argungu. A Paper Presented at the 4 th Annual Conference of Freshwater Biological Association of Nigeria (FBAN) held at Auditorium of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Nigeria from 10 th - 12 th July, 2023.
Workshops /Training
1. Apicultural Training; Bee-keeping and marketing operation. Beekeeping Extension Society, Shika, Zaria, 10-14 th July, 2012.
2. Training Workshop: The Nigerian Universities Electronic Teaching and Learning Platform Spectrum Engineering Limited, 25 th May, 2016
3. Workshop on Durability Monitoring of LLIN, Data Collectors and Fieldwork Howthorn Suites, Area II Garki, Abuja, 25-26 th Feb. 2016.
4. Curriculum Review Workshop Organized by the Faculty of Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto held at ERC Auditorium, 9 th May, 2018.
5. Workshop on Collection, Processing, Identification and Preservation of Aquatic Insects, Entomological Society of Nigeria, held at General Biology Laboratory UDUS and Kwalkwalawa River in Dundaye, Sokoto, 8 th October, 2018.
6. Long-term Care Facilities in the Context of COVID 19, World Health Organization (Online Training), 12 th Aug. 2020
7. WHO COVID 19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment Training, World Health Organization (Online Training), 17 th Oct. 2020.
8. From Research Objectives to Publication. Maiden Webinar Series, Nigerian Society for Plants Protection. ID: 85410412156 Passcode: 164449, 5 th March, 2021.
9. Workshop on Research Proposal Writing and Grant Management, Office of the Vice Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, held at University Auditorium: Main Campus, 8 th March, 2021.
10. Plant Health, Global Pandemic and Food Security: Registered Virtual Participant, 46 th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society for Plant Protection, Owerri-NSPP. ID: 86878049668; Passcode:430505, 14 th -18 th March, 2021.
11. Plant Pests and Diseases Forum- redefining concepts, mechanisms and management tools. Registered Virtual Participant. Faculdade De Ciencias Da Universidade Do Porto, Portugal. ID: 97781617011. Passcode: https://fc-up.zoom.us/j/97781617011, 24 th March, 2021.
12. ORCID-ITOCA In-Depth Introductory Webinar 2021: Registered Virtual Participant. Information Training and Outreach Centre for Africa. https://orcid.org/ ID: 84509490492; Passcode: 923358, 30 th March, 2021.
13. Training Workshop on Equipment Use, Maintenance and Troubleshooting. National Association of Academic Technologist (NAAT) held at CAMRET, UDUS, 31 st May – 4 th June, 2021.
14. Workshop on Tips for winning TETFUND National Research Fund (NRF), Office of the Vice Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, held at University Auditorium: Main Campus, 7 th December, 2021.
15. Advance Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions: Data Analysis Using SPSS and Ms Power BI, Digital Bridge Institute: International Centre for Information and Communication Tech. Studies, 19 th – 23 rd June, 2023