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VOL. 9, ISSUE 8 (2024)
Potential of Tamarindus indica and Citrus sinensis methanolic extracts in managing Tribolium castaneum
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Uroojunnisa, Mahesh Lingakari, Madhavi Maddala
Abstract

The study aimed to assess the larvicidal efficacy of Tamarindus indica and Citrus sinensis extracts against Tribolium castaneum, a significant pest of stored products. Adult stages of T. castaneum were collected and reared on pre-damaged rice grains under controlled conditions. Mature leaves of T. indica and C. sinensis were collected, shade-dried, powdered, and extracted using methanol. Stock solutions were prepared and diluted to concentrations of 62.5, 125, 250, and 500 ppm. Toxicity bioassays were conducted using clean plastic bottles, each containing 50 grams of wheat flour and 50 adults of T. castaneum. Filter papers soaked in test solutions were affixed to the bottle caps. Insect mortality was observed for four days, and data were analyzed using MS Excel for statistical and regression analysis.

Results indicated a significant increase in larval mortality with higher concentrations of both extracts. For T. indica, mortality rates ranged from 29.08% at 62.5 ppm to 85.71% at 500 ppm. C. sinensis extracts showed mortality rates from 22.96% at 62.5 ppm to 77.04% at 500 ppm. The study concluded that both T. indica and C. sinensis extracts are effective in controlling T. castaneum, with T. indica exhibiting higher efficacy.
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Pages:113-116
How to cite this article:
Uroojunnisa, Mahesh Lingakari, Madhavi Maddala "Potential of <i>Tamarindus indica</i> and <i>Citrus sinensis</i> methanolic extracts in managing <i>Tribolium castaneum</i>". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 8, 2024, Pages 113-116
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