Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad-5
Online published on 19 December, 2013.
Relative efficacy of grain protectant was assessed on the basis of adult mortality, population build up, seed damage, weight loss and persistent toxicity. Among grain protectants viz., sweet flag powder (1%), neem seed kernel powder (2%), custard apple seed powder (5%) and malathion (5%) dust were found effective in managing the pest of S. oryzae in maize grains under laboratory condition.
Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L.), Grain protectants, Neem seed kernel powder, sweet flag powder, custard apple seed powder, Malathion
