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The effect of temperature management on Sitophilus zeamais, Tribolium castaneum and Plodia interpunctella in stored maize: summer 2001 pilot bin trials.

Author(s) : MAIER D. E., ILELEJI K. E., WOLOSHUK C. P., et al.

Summary

This study demonstrated the use of three temperature management strategies to control the populations of three major stored corn pests: Sitophilus zeamais (maize weevil), Tribolium castaneum (red flour beetle) and Plodia interpunctella (Indian meal moth). Chilled aeration maintained average grain temperatures between 11.5 and 17.1°C, which were effective in controlling populations of caged maize weevil and red flour beetle development. Maize weevils increased by 32% from June to September, while bins with no aeration and ambient aeration increased respectively.

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  • Original title: The effect of temperature management on Sitophilus zeamais, Tribolium castaneum and Plodia interpunctella in stored maize: summer 2001 pilot bin trials.
  • Record ID : 2006-3003
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Advances in stored product protection. Proceedings of the 8th International Working Conference on Stored Product Protection.
  • Publication date: 2002/07/22

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