1Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, 190006
2Department of Zoology, Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce, Ganeshkhind, Pune-411016
Department of Zoology, Professor Ramkrishna More Arts Commerce and Science College Akurdi, Pune-411044
Online published on 20 January, 2022.
Callosobruchus chinensis was exposed to sub-lethal doses of fipronil. The exposure did not produce immediate mortality of the insect, but had prolonged effects on its biological parameters. All the biological parameters displayed susceptibility to fipronil. The rate of oviposition, percent egg hatching, percent adult emergence and adult lifespan showed significant decline due to the treatment with fipronil.
Callosobruchus chinensis, Cowpea, Fipronil, Life span, Oviposition, Sublethal
