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VOL. 7, ISSUE 6 (2022)
Insecticide effect of neem, pudina, lantana, pungam essential oil on the Sitophilus oryzae
Authors
A Vasuki, G Gokulapriya, J Sumaiya Sulthana, A Lakshmi Prabha
Abstract
Stored rice seeds and milled rice is prone to be infested by rice weevils, Sitophilus oryzae L. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), causing heavy economic losses. Adult weevils feed on rice grains and female lay eggs within the grain surface and the larvae develop inside the grain thus feeding preferentially on the germ of the grain. Because both larvae and adults feed on germ of the grain, the grain is completely damaged beyond any use. The Scope of the study is evaluating the insecticide activity from Neem, Pudina, Lantana, Pungam essential oils. Insecticides tests were performed in the laboratory by the direct contact method. The results of neem and pudina essential oil have shown that has been memorable insecticidal properties. Mortality of adult rice weevils on 72HAT, the highest mortality was recorded in Neem with 31.25 per cent, Pudina with 27.5 per cent, Lantana with 18.75 per cent, lowest mortality was recorded in Pungam with 16.25per cent, and control with 15 percent.
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Pages:70-74
How to cite this article:
A Vasuki, G Gokulapriya, J Sumaiya Sulthana, A Lakshmi Prabha "Insecticide effect of neem, pudina, lantana, pungam essential oil on the <em>Sitophilus oryzae</em>". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 7, Issue 6, 2022, Pages 70-74
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