Effect of Nitrogen on Stored-Product Insect Control at Industrial Scale
In this study, we evaluated the insecticidal effect of nitrogen against <i>Sitophilus granarius</i> (L.), <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> (L.), <i>Rhyzopertha dominica</i> (F.), <i>Prostephanus truncatus</i> (Horn), <i>Tribolium confusum</i> Jacqu...
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| author | Christos I. Rumbos Maria K. Sakka Thomas N. Vassilakos Christos G. Athanassiou |
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| description | In this study, we evaluated the insecticidal effect of nitrogen against <i>Sitophilus granarius</i> (L.), <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> (L.), <i>Rhyzopertha dominica</i> (F.), <i>Prostephanus truncatus</i> (Horn), <i>Tribolium confusum</i> Jacquelin du Val, and <i>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</i> (L.). Four trials were conducted in chambers containing flour in bags or sacks with >99% nitrogen level. Adults of all the above species, as well as immature life stages (eggs, larvae, and pupae) of <i>T. confusum</i> were used in the trials. Our results showed that nitrogen caused high mortality for all species and life stages tested. Some survival was recorded for <i>R. dominica</i> and <i>T. confusum</i> pupae. Low progeny production was recorded for <i>S. granarius</i>, <i>S. oryzae,</i> and <i>R. dominica</i>. In conclusion, our trials indicated that a high nitrogen environment can provide satisfactory control of various primary and secondary stored-product insect species. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f72282b60d45480c87f65b4140d577502023-11-18T10:55:56ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502023-06-0114651810.3390/insects14060518Effect of Nitrogen on Stored-Product Insect Control at Industrial ScaleChristos I. Rumbos0Maria K. Sakka1Thomas N. Vassilakos2Christos G. Athanassiou3Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, 38446 Nea Ionia, GreeceLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, 38446 Nea Ionia, GreeceLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, 38446 Nea Ionia, GreeceLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, 38446 Nea Ionia, GreeceIn this study, we evaluated the insecticidal effect of nitrogen against <i>Sitophilus granarius</i> (L.), <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> (L.), <i>Rhyzopertha dominica</i> (F.), <i>Prostephanus truncatus</i> (Horn), <i>Tribolium confusum</i> Jacquelin du Val, and <i>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</i> (L.). Four trials were conducted in chambers containing flour in bags or sacks with >99% nitrogen level. Adults of all the above species, as well as immature life stages (eggs, larvae, and pupae) of <i>T. confusum</i> were used in the trials. Our results showed that nitrogen caused high mortality for all species and life stages tested. Some survival was recorded for <i>R. dominica</i> and <i>T. confusum</i> pupae. Low progeny production was recorded for <i>S. granarius</i>, <i>S. oryzae,</i> and <i>R. dominica</i>. In conclusion, our trials indicated that a high nitrogen environment can provide satisfactory control of various primary and secondary stored-product insect species.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/6/518insect controlmodified atmospheresnitrogenstorage beetleslife stages |
| spellingShingle | Christos I. Rumbos Maria K. Sakka Thomas N. Vassilakos Christos G. Athanassiou Effect of Nitrogen on Stored-Product Insect Control at Industrial Scale Insects insect control modified atmospheres nitrogen storage beetles life stages |
| title | Effect of Nitrogen on Stored-Product Insect Control at Industrial Scale |
| title_full | Effect of Nitrogen on Stored-Product Insect Control at Industrial Scale |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Nitrogen on Stored-Product Insect Control at Industrial Scale |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Nitrogen on Stored-Product Insect Control at Industrial Scale |
| title_short | Effect of Nitrogen on Stored-Product Insect Control at Industrial Scale |
| title_sort | effect of nitrogen on stored product insect control at industrial scale |
| topic | insect control modified atmospheres nitrogen storage beetles life stages |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/6/518 |
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