Penetration of Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) through diatomaceous earth-treated bulk maize grain

The penetration of adult Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky through maize grain bulks (0.75 m deep), treated with Protect-It®, a diatomaceous earth (DE) at 0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2% (w/w), was determined 12 weeks after weevils were released at the upper surface of the grain. Maize was stored in columns in p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of tropical insect science 2006-03, Vol.26 (1), p.28-34
Hauptverfasser:	Mvumi, B.M., Stathers, T.E., Golob, P., Giga, D.P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	bulk maize Corn Curculionidae Diatomaceous earth grain protectant Insects Polyvinyl chloride Sitophilus zeamais vertical insect movement Zea mays
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