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Odour-mediated orientation of beetles is influenced by age, sex and morph [PDF]

, 2012
The behaviour of insects is dictated by a combination of factors and may vary considerably between individuals, but small insects are often considered en masse and thus these differences can be overlooked.
A Salisbury, AJ Mossi, C Kestenholz, CW Fox, DA Ukeh, DT Nguyen, EA Elhag, ET Zannou, FJ Messina, FJ Messina, FJ Messina, FJ Messina, Frederic Marion-Poll, GH Caswell, HCF Su, HT Al-Lawati, I Sano-Fujii, I Sano-Fujii, J Hardie, J Jaba, J Kamanula, J Pickett, J Zhu, JC Dickens, JM van der Meer, JO Gendo, LK Miller, LPJJ Noldus, LR Hallsson, LR Hallsson, LS Nerio, MS Nahdy, P Lextrait, P Trematerra, PA Mackay, Philip C. Stevenson, RG Harrison, S Belmain, S Ignacimuthu, S Utida, S Williamson, SA Budick, Sarah E. J. Arnold, SJ Boeke, SJ Boeke, SJ Torr, Steven R. Belmain, T Bashir, TK Jayasekara, TK Jayasekara, Y-J Du   +50 more
core   +7 more sources

Spatial Patterns of Aflatoxin Levels in Relation to Ear-Feeding Insect Damage in Pre-Harvest Corn

Toxins, 2011
Key impediments to increased corn yield and quality in the southeastern US coastal plain region are damage by ear-feeding insects and aflatoxin contamination caused by infection of Aspergillus flavus. Key ear-feeding insects are corn earworm, Helicoverpa
Alisa Huffaker, Brian T. Scully, Ted E. Cottrell, Matthew D. Krakowsky, R. Dewey Lee, Baozhu Guo, Eric A. Schmelz, G. David Buntin, Xinzhi Ni, Jeffrey P. Wilson   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Insecticidal and repellent activity of native and exotic lemongrass on Maize weevil

Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2022
Corn crop, due to its easy adaptation to the most diverse agroecosystems, spreads throughout the different regions of the world, making it one of the most important agricultural crops.
A. L. Radünz, M. Radünz, A. R. Bizollo, M. A. Tramontin, L. L. Radünz, M. P. Mariot, E. R. Tempel-Stumpf, J. F. F. Calisto, F. Zaniol, D. Albeny-Simões, R. S. Rezende, J. Dal Magro   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of X-ray irradiation on the F1 generation of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky and the germination rate of maize grain

Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology, 2021
Background The use of X-ray irradiation in the control of the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) infesting stored maize was tested at 60, 70 and 80 KeV as part of the international concerted efforts to save maize ...
Sobifagha Princess Bell-Gam, Luke Chinaru Nwosu, Kayode David Ileke, Uwaoma Otuodichinma Aguwa   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Toxicity and synergism of the essential oil of Piper aduncum L. in populations of Sitophilus zeamais(Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical, 2023
Researches on the use of essential oil of Piper aduncum L. (EOPA) as a synergist in stored grain pests are still incipient. This study aimed to determine the toxicity of deltamethrin and EOPA, as well as to study the effect of the binary mixture of EOPA +
Roger Ventura Oliveira, Adalberto Hipólito de Sousa, Gabriela da Silva Tamwing, Bárbara Barbosa Mota, Márcio Chaves da Silva   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

New discovery of the oldest maize weevils in the world from Jomon potteries, Japan [PDF]

, 2010
The maize weevil (_Sitophilus zeamais_) and rice weevil (_Sitophilus oryzae_) are two of the most damaging insects for stored grains, and are characteristic species of ancient Japan. Both species and the granary weevil (_Sitophilus granarius_) are common
Aya Manabe, Hiroki Obata, Naoko Nakamura, Tomokazu Onishi, Yasuko Senba   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Challenges facing the management of pesticide resistance in weeds, diseases and insect pests in European agriculture and the future of effective IPM implementation

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Opinion on pesticide resistance and management in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) is presented cognisant of changes in regulation that impact on mode of action availability and cropping system choice. Abstract In recent times, pesticide resistance has been managed reasonably effectively, either proactively or reactively, by monitoring ...
Julian Smith, Bianca Assis Barbosa Martins, Roland Beffa, Linda M Field, Andreas Goertz, Gael Le Goupil, Andreas Mehl, Juergen Langewald, Samuel Martinelli, Caio Vitagliano Santi Rossi, John A Wiles   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hermetic on-farm storage for maize weevil control in East Africa [PDF]

, 2011
Maize (Zea mays L.) consumption makes up over half of daily caloric intake of persons in East Africa and adequate supply is necessary for food security for subsistence farmers, as well as for domestic stability.
Bailey, Theodore, Bern, Carl, Bern, Carl, Coats, Joel, Coats, Joel, Yakubu, Ali   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Devouring the Invaders: The Racial‐Ecological Politics of the Chinese Crayfish Trade in Kenya

American Anthropologist, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article examines entanglements of ecology, race, and foodways at Lake Naivasha in Kenya. Nonnative Louisiana red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), first introduced to Kenya in the 1960s, were once viewed as invasive but are now sought after as a delicacy among Kenya's Chinese community.
Amanda Kaminsky
wiley   +1 more source

An Apple a Day Does Not Keep the Weevils Away: Enhancing Vine Weevil Monitoring With Fruit‐Based Volatiles

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus Fabricius; Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is an economically important pest of soft fruit and ornamental crops worldwide. Despite extensive research over three decades, the development of an effective semiochemical lure to improve monitoring for this pest remains a challenge.
Eugenia Fezza, Joe M. Roberts, David R. Hall, Steven J. Harte, Daniel P. Bray, Toby J. A. Bruce, Lael E. Walsh, Michael T. Gaffney, Tom W. Pope   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source