(In Fr) It describes the most important of the 25 species of Striga occuring on sorghum and other crops, their biology, and symptoms of attack. It also provides brief information about the options for controlling the parasite. A key is presented to assist in the identification of the seven most damaging species of Striga, and the text is supported by 34 illustrations in colour.

There are 6 sections: soil insects, foliage, stem and head feeders, predators and parasites, and storage insects. The distribution, attack symptoms, identification characters, biology and the methods for controlling each pest is described along with 59 colour illustrations.