Reusing waste through various activities and efficient and effective use of resources have
led to the circular economy as a further growth opportunity. The circular economy has …

In a laboratory experiment, we studied the insecticidal effects of invasive alien plants on the
rice weevil. The research was carried out in two parts. In the first part, we studied the …

Simple Summary In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in silica-based
powders as a non-chemical alternative for safeguarding stored food grains from stored …

Laboratory experiments were carried out to evaluate the impact of zeolites of different origins
on the mortality of the maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky). We tested the efficacy …

Insect pests are the most successful and diverse groups of animals on earth and are closely
related to our lives and affect the welfare of humans in diverse ways. A vast number of pest …

We studied the insecticidal effects of ashes from three different tree species (common beech,
Norway spruce, and black locust) on the mortality of Sitophilus zeamais adults under …

In this study individual and combined effects of some chemical and physical factors
including cypermethrin, dichlorvos, ash, kaolin and high temperatures were assessed on …

The efficacy of filter cake and Triplex powders applied to wheat was evaluated in the
laboratory against the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky and rice weevil …

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is an inert dust derived from unicellular algae, which is effectively
used as an insecticide. The DE efficacy has been recognized against a range of stored grain …

Maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, whose management has largely been via traditional
control practices, is a key pest of stored maize grains causing severe losses. This study …