Unveiling the Biocidal Effect of Giant Milkweed, Calotropis gigantea (L.) W.T. Aiton On the Cassava Mealybug, Phenacoccus manihoti Matile-Ferrero

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) (Euphorbiaceae) is a critical staple crop in tropical and subtropical regions that contributes substantially to food security and rural livelihoods.