Effect of four inert dusts on some biological aspects of Khapra beetle Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) [PDF]
Journal of Education and Science, 2021 In this study four types of inert dusts were mixed with wheat grains at three concentrations 5, 7 and 9 gm/kgm of wheat to estimate their effect on some biological aspects of Khapra beetle Trogoderma granarium Everts.
Ali Almimari, Ibrahim Alhadidy
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The Utilization of Inert Materials for the Control of Stored-Product Mites—A Mini Review [PDF]
InsectsStored-product mites are important pests of stored products, while their presence in storage and processing facilities has a significant effect on public health.
Christos G. Athanassiou +3 more
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Integrative Alternative Tactics for Ixodid Control [PDF]
Insects, 2022 Ixodids (hard ticks), ectoparasitic arthropods that vector the causal agents of many serious diseases of humans, domestic animals, and wildlife, have become increasingly difficult to control because of the development of resistance against commonly ...
Allan T. Showler, Perot Saelao
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Relative Effectiveness of Amorphous Silica, Malathion, and Pirimiphos Methyl in Controlling Sitophilus oryzae and Tribolium castaneum and Their Long-Term Effects on Stored Wheat Under Laboratory Conditions [PDF]
InsectsThe relative efficacy of amorphous silica dusts, malathion, and pirimiphos methyl was assessed against S. oryzae and T. castaneum in stored wheat under laboratory conditions. Insecticidal performance was influenced by physical properties such as particle
Nawal Abdulaziz Alfuhaid +1 more
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Diatomaceous Earth for Arthropod Pest Control: Back to the Future [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 Nowadays, we are tackling various issues related to the overuse of synthetic insecticides. Growing concerns about biodiversity, animal and human welfare, and food security are pushing agriculture toward a more sustainable approach, and research is moving
Valeria Zeni +4 more
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Synergistic insecticidal effects of zinc-loaded zeolite nanoparticles combined with essential oils against Callosobruchus maculatus [PDF]
Scientific ReportsCallosobruchus maculatus (F.) is a serious pest that causes post-harvest losses, which is a threat to global food security, therefore there is need to develop sustainable pest management strategies.
Ahmed Mohamed El-Bakry +4 more
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Refinement of the acute inhalation limit test for inert, nano-sized dusts by an in silico dosimetry-based evaluation: case study for the dissolution of a regulatory dilemma [PDF]
Frontiers in Toxicology, 2023 This case study aims to describe the dilemma faced when exposing rats to very high concentrations of fine, pulverulent materials for acute inhalation studies and to address the regulatory question of whether the effects seen here are relevant to humans ...
Heidi Stratmann +3 more
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Cogent Food and AgricultureThe Cereal Leaf Beetle (CLB), Oulema melanopus [L.], poses a major threat to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production, worsened by insecticide resistance and changing EU pesticide regulations.
Iztok Jože Košir +2 more
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Agriculture, 2023 One of the most destructive insect species for stored maize is the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus. Its control is challenging, as it seems to have a natural tolerance to active ingredients that are effective for other stored-product insect ...
Anastasios Panagiotakis +3 more
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Agronomy, 2023 The Colorado potato beetle (CPB) is an economically important pest on potatoes, which can cause significant damage if not controlled. Our laboratory trial was conducted to study the efficacy of five types of inert dusts (diatomaceous earth, quartz sand ...
Luka Batistič +4 more
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