2016•Journal of Entomological ResearchOpen access

Biology and eco-safe management of rice weevil through botanicals and inert material in stored wheat

Ashwani Kumar, H. R. Meena, Bhagchand Meena, Ashok Kumar Meena, Kishor Sharma

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The biology of rice weevil showed an average growth index as 2.64. Adult longevity for male and female was 33.33 and 39.43 days, respectively. Among the management practices (botanicals and inert materials), diatomaceous earth (0.05%) exhibited an excellent control recording minimum percentage of grain damage as well as per cent grain weight loss followed by black pepper powder (10 g/kg).

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Key concepts: Weevil, Biology, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Agronomy, Veterinary medicine, Toxicology, Medicine