February 2018

Efficacy of two locally available inert dusts against Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) of Stored Maize in Ethiopia

Dosage rates of 1.25, 2.5, 5 and 10% (w/w) of red and white locally available inert dusts were evaluated as protectants against maize weevils, Sitophilus zeamais in maize grain under laboratory conditions. Parental adult mortality, F1 progeny emergence, percent protection, percent grain damage and weight loss were measured as efficacy determining parameters. Mortality of the weevils was observed only after 4 days post...

Author(s): Berhanu Hiruy and Emana Getu