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Controlling Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) Life Stages at a Moderate Temperature Using Microwave Energy [PDF]
InsectsThe objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of microwave energy in controlling life stages (egg, larvae, pupa, and adults) of maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) and validate the optimum condition for eliminating the pest in maize grain.
Amro B. Hassan +2 more
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Sulcatone as a Plant-Derived Volatile Organic Compound for the Control of the Maize Weevil and Its Associated Phytopathogenic Fungi in Stored Maize [PDF]
PlantsStored maize is frequently attacked by different pests, such as insects and microorganisms. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the bioactivities of sulcatone (6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one) against the maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais and the ...
Fernanda Achimón +4 more
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Insecticide activity of clove essential oil on bean weevil and maize weevil [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agrícola e Ambiental, 2016 Bean weevil and maize weevil can cause considerable damage to stored grains. These insects are mainly controlled with synthetic chemical insecticides, which may bring serious problems to human and environmental health.
Carlos F. Jairoce +5 more
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Influence of grain types and graphene nanopowder characteristics on insecticidal efficacy against common grain insects [PDF]
Discover NanoThe increasing resistance of insects to chemical-based pesticides is a critical challenge in crop production, demanding the urgent development of sustainable and effective pest control alternatives.
Evagelia Lampiri +3 more
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Harmfulness of two species of weevils (Sitophilus granarius L. and Sitophilus zeamais Motsch.) on different maize hybrids [PDF]
Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2021 Storage pests are pests adapted to living indoors, where their entire life cycle occurs on stored agricultural products. Nowadays, insects within storage facilities are the main problem in the storage process.
Darija Lemic +2 more
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Foods, 2022 Insect infestation of cereal grains during post-harvest storage not only causes significant grain loss, but also reduces grain quality and makes grains more susceptible to mold infection.
Sawo Eesiah +4 more
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Heliyon, 2023 Maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) (Coleoptera:Curculionidae) is an economic stored grain pest that causes significant damage to various stored products, including maize (Zea mays). In this study, we extracted essential oil from the rhizome of sweet flag (
Sunil Aryal +3 more
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Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 2021 Description of the subject. Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major staple food providing nutrients for humans and animals worldwide. In Sub-Saharan Africa, maize is stored to ensure food resource availability throughout the year.
Déthié Ngom +5 more
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Disinfestation of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky in stored maize using microwave [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2020 This study aimed primarily to investigate on disinfestation of maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) in maize storage by using microwave method. Specimens of Maize weevils were cultured for 30 days in a maize sample with 17% moisture content (wet
Lapcharoensuk Ravipat +2 more
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Heliyon, 2022 Bruchid beetles (Callosobruchus maculatus and Callosobruchus chinensis), and maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) are important insect pests during the postharvest period.
J. Pumnuan +6 more
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