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Dr. Tejumade Mary Philip-Attah

Lecturer II

Faculty of Life Sciences ยท Department of Animal and Environmental Biology

Specialization Entomology; Public Health Entomology; Pest management

Office: Animal and Environmental Biology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Phone: 07061959450

Email: tejumade.philip-attah@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Mary Tejumade Philip-Attah is a lecturer in the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria, and an entomologist whose research focuses on vector biology, integrated pest management, medical entomology, insect ecology, and the development of environmentally sustainable pest management strategies. She earned her PhD in Zoology and Environmental Biology (Entomology) from Ekiti State University after obtaining both her MSc in Zoology (Entomology) from the University of Ibadan and her BSc in Applied Zoology from Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Her research explores the use of botanically derived insecticides and integrated vector management approaches to address challenges in public health and agriculture. She has contributed to studies on mosquito surveillance, larval source management, tick identification, stored-product protection, and the evaluation of medicinal plants as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides. As an Entomology Technician, she currently contributes to the World Bank-supported National Malaria Elimination Programme in Ekiti State and a TETFund-funded project on tick surveillance, advancing evidence-based solutions for vector control and disease prevention.
She has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals covering insect physiology, vector control, toxicology, phytochemistry, and biological pest management. Beyond her research, she teaches undergraduate courses, mentors students, and supervises research projects.
Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, she continues to integrate entomology, environmental science, public health, and data-driven approaches to develop sustainable solutions for vector-borne diseases and agricultural pest management in Africa. Her long-term vision is to become a leading researcher whose work informs policy, strengthens integrated pest and vector management, and contributes to healthier communities and resilient agricultural systems.

Research Interests

Vector Biology
Integrated Vector Management
Insect Behaviour and Ecology
Medical Entomology
Forensic Entomology
Insect Neurobiology/Biology
Environmental Toxicology

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Comparative Efficacy of Fipronil and Permethrin Powder Baits on Periplaneta americana Under Laboratory Conditions
    Authors: Adewoye Bolajoko B, Philip-Attah Mary T, Orunkanyemi Sarah Adeola
    Nigerian Journal of Plant Protection (2026)
  2. Phytochemical Composition and Insecticidal Effects of Extracts of Some Selected Medicinal Plants against Malaria Mosquito, Anopheles gambiae.
    Authors: Obembe, O. M., Omotoso, O. T., and Philip-Attah, M. T.
    International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews (2025)
  3. Termiticidal Activities of Some Medicinal Plants Extracts Against Termites, Macrotermes subhyalinus Rambburi (Isoptera: Terminidae) Under Laboratory Conditions.
    Authors: Obembe, O. M., Dada, C. A., and Philip-Attah, M. T.
    International Journal of Advance Multidisciplinary Research and Studies (2025)
  4. Bioinsecticidal Activities of Azadirachta indica A. Juss (Meliaceae) Seed Oil Extracts on Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky, 1855 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on Stored Maize
    Authors: Obembe, O. M., Philip-Attah, M. T., and Omotoso, O. T.
    Asian Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art (2025)
  5. Entomocidal activity of Alstonia boonei de wild oil extracts against cowpea beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus fabricius (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) infesting stored cowpea seeds
    Authors: O. M. Obembe, M. T. Philip-Attah, and M. A. Adegbola
    Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology Discovery (2025)
  6. hemical Characterization of Anthocleista djalonensis and Uvaria chamae extracts as potential insecticides of stored products against infestation.
    Authors: Philip-Attah, M. T., Obembe, O. M., Adewoye, B. B., Akinbuluma, M. D. and Omotoso, O. T.
    Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry (2025)
  7. Toxicological and Histopathological Screening of Some Medicinal Plant Extracts used as Protectants against Insect Infestation.
    Authors: Philip-Attah, M. T., Omotoso, O. T., and Obembe, O. M.
    Journal of Research in Applied and Basic Medical Sciences (2025)
  8. Evaluation of Ethanolic Extract of Piper guineense, Dennettia tripetala and Capsicum frutescens as Protectants of Smoked Fish, Clarias gariepinus (Pisces: Clariidae) against Dermestes maculatus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)
    Authors: Philip-Attah M. T
    The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology (2019)
  9. Insecticidal Effects of Ethanol Extracts of Capsicum frutescens and Dennettia tripelata against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky on Stored Maize.
    Authors: Akinbuluma M. D., Adepetun (Philip-Attah) M. T. and Yeye E. O
    International Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry (2015)

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Course Teaching

Photo Gallery / Picture Evidence

In the Lab during Anopheles susceptibility testing
In the Lab during Anopheles susceptibility testing
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