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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Efficacy of various fruit peels as a source of novel insectcidal agent against Tribolium castaneum
Authors
S Santhosh, Prabhakumari C, Sonia John
Abstract
Stored food products are subjected to infestation by a wide array of insect pests. These pests which enjoy a cosmopolitan distribution are a serious threat to food safety. Out of these pests, the red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum pose severe risk as it infests almost all types of stored products. The damage is less due to feeding but more due to the secondary mold growth caused by their rapid proliferation in the food products. Management of this pest has been a matter of concern. The use of synthetic pesticides, though effective, is harmful to humans and environment. Hence people resort to the use of botanicals. In the present study, the potential of peels of Citrus sinensis, Carica papaya and Punica granatum in the control of the red flour beetle was studied. The different fruit peels extracted in various solvents at increasing concentrations were assessed for their toxicity against the pest. Among the three fruit peels, the peels of Citrus sinensis were proved to be effective. The C. sinensis peel extracted in Methanol and ethanol showed higher activity i.e. the percentage mortality of the insect was found to be 87.00±4.47% and 80.00±3.545 respectively at 15% concentration. The ethanolic extract of C.papaya and the methanolic extract of P.granatum also showed a greater percentage mortality.
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Pages:123-125
How to cite this article:
S Santhosh, Prabhakumari C, Sonia John "Efficacy of various fruit peels as a source of novel insectcidal agent against <em>Tribolium castaneum</em> ". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 123-125
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