In this study, laboratory experiments were conducted in order to assess the insecticidal and repellency effects of a novel Turkish diatomaceous earth (DE) formulation (Detech) on adults rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L., 1763) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), confused flour beetle, Tribolium confusum du Val., 1863 Tenebrionidae), lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F., 1792) Bostrichidae). F...

Abstract Background The lesser grain borer Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) is a cosmopolitan insect pest of stored cereal grains. In this study, the fine morphology antennae, maxillary and labial palpi as well typology, distribution associated sensilla were comprehensively examined by scanning electron microscopy. Results On six types identified, s. trichodea, chaetica, two...

Abstract Background The lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica is a serious pest of stored grains. Fumigation and contact insecticides play major role in managing this globally. While insects are developing genetic resistance to chemicals, hormonal analogues such as s-methoprene key reducing general pressure well populations that resistant fumigants neurotoxic insecticides. However, has been ...