Insect pests of stored foods are a global concern. While chemical preventive and control
methods are popular, increasing awareness about safety, the risk of resistance development …

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is a widely used spice around the world. It has also been
explored for its biological properties and bioactive compounds. The significance and efficacy …

The investigations were conducted to check the efficacy of different grain protectants against
pulse beetle (C. maculatus) on stored pigeonpea. The results revealed that the black pepper …

Background Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus is the most serious pests in stored
legumes in majority of tropical countries. Attention has been given to the possible use of …

The efficacy of powders of certain herbs for grain protection against pulse bruchid
Callosobruchus maculatus in stored black gram was evaluated. It was observed that clove …

The bioefficacy of plant essential oils, namely, eucalyptus oil, orange oil and clove oil was
evaluated against lesser grain borer (Rhyzopertha dominica Fabricius) in sorghum and red …

The efficacy of powders of certain herbs for grain protection against pulse bruchid
Callosobruchus maculatus in stored black gram was evaluated. It was observed that clove …