Evaluation of Inert Dusts on Surface Applications and Factors That Maximize Their Insecticidal Efficacy
We evaluated formulations of diatomaceous earth and zeolite originated from natural deposits from Greece as insecticides in concrete and steel surfaces for the control of three major beetle species of stored products: <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), <i>Rh...
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| description | We evaluated formulations of diatomaceous earth and zeolite originated from natural deposits from Greece as insecticides in concrete and steel surfaces for the control of three major beetle species of stored products: <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), <i>Rhyzopertha dominica</i> (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae) and <i>Tribolium confusum</i> Jacquelin du Val (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). The formulations were tested as dusts at 0.5 or 1 g/m<sup>2</sup>. Our results indicated that, in most of the cases tested, the inert materials caused 100% adult mortality for all three species, even at the lowest dose, after 7 days of exposure. At the same time, there were no considerable differences in the insecticidal effect of the formulations between concrete and steel surfaces. Among the species tested, <i>R. dominica</i> was the most susceptible, followed by <i>S. oryzae</i> and <i>T. confusum</i>. Our results indicate that natural resource-based inert silicaceous deposits could be used with success in stored product protection against insects at dose rates that are comparable with other commercially available inert material-based formulations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e719b2e7de60482e88c015a8bbb609a12023-11-17T07:14:46ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-02-01135276710.3390/app13052767Evaluation of Inert Dusts on Surface Applications and Factors That Maximize Their Insecticidal EfficacyGeorgia V. Baliota0Christos G. Athanassiou1Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou Str., 38446 Nea Ionia, Magnesia, GreeceLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou Str., 38446 Nea Ionia, Magnesia, GreeceWe evaluated formulations of diatomaceous earth and zeolite originated from natural deposits from Greece as insecticides in concrete and steel surfaces for the control of three major beetle species of stored products: <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), <i>Rhyzopertha dominica</i> (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae) and <i>Tribolium confusum</i> Jacquelin du Val (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). The formulations were tested as dusts at 0.5 or 1 g/m<sup>2</sup>. Our results indicated that, in most of the cases tested, the inert materials caused 100% adult mortality for all three species, even at the lowest dose, after 7 days of exposure. At the same time, there were no considerable differences in the insecticidal effect of the formulations between concrete and steel surfaces. Among the species tested, <i>R. dominica</i> was the most susceptible, followed by <i>S. oryzae</i> and <i>T. confusum</i>. Our results indicate that natural resource-based inert silicaceous deposits could be used with success in stored product protection against insects at dose rates that are comparable with other commercially available inert material-based formulations.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/5/2767diatomaceous earthzeolitenatural insecticidesstored product insectsstructural treatments |
| spellingShingle | Georgia V. Baliota Christos G. Athanassiou Evaluation of Inert Dusts on Surface Applications and Factors That Maximize Their Insecticidal Efficacy Applied Sciences diatomaceous earth zeolite natural insecticides stored product insects structural treatments |
| title | Evaluation of Inert Dusts on Surface Applications and Factors That Maximize Their Insecticidal Efficacy |
| title_full | Evaluation of Inert Dusts on Surface Applications and Factors That Maximize Their Insecticidal Efficacy |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of Inert Dusts on Surface Applications and Factors That Maximize Their Insecticidal Efficacy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of Inert Dusts on Surface Applications and Factors That Maximize Their Insecticidal Efficacy |
| title_short | Evaluation of Inert Dusts on Surface Applications and Factors That Maximize Their Insecticidal Efficacy |
| title_sort | evaluation of inert dusts on surface applications and factors that maximize their insecticidal efficacy |
| topic | diatomaceous earth zeolite natural insecticides stored product insects structural treatments |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/5/2767 |
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