Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 46
  • Issue: 3

Efficacy of different insecticide formulations against red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) in stored rice

1Research Department of Zoology, Periyar EVR College (Autonomous) (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University), Tiruchirappalli - 620 023, Tamil Nadu, India

National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030, Telangana, India

*Corresponding author's E-mail: adrpmniphm-ap@nic.in

Online Published on 11 October, 2022.

Abstract

Among different storage pests, Tribolium castaneum is an important secondary pest. Insecticide formulations are being used as prophylactic and curative treatments to contain its menace. However, few insecticides are registered and used in warehouses. Among the six different synthetic insecticide formulations studied, significant protection against T. castaneum was obtained through the application of deltamethrin at 0.025% irrespective of exposure period.

Keywords

Efficacy, Formulations, Insecticide, Stored rice, Tribolium castaneum