Ovipositional behaviour of Callosobruchus chinensis (L) in different pulses: A review

Pulse beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis is one of the major stored pests pulses. There were various factors that influence ovipositional behaviour C. chinensis. The preference host specificity for oviposition by female pest very important to lay maximum number eggs and also survival a species. Bigger size, smooth surface, deep coat coloured seeds are most suitable oviposition. combination temperature humidity play role in pest. numbers egg deposition vary within period laid on first day decreases with enhancement period. Plant extracts may alter could be best practical ability control destructive