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The influence of low temperatures on two species of Carpophilus (Col., Nitidulidae).

Author(s) : DONAHAYE E., NAVARRO S., RINDNER M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

At 0 and -5 deg C, the exposure times required to kill the stored products pests were longer. Pupae were the most resistant stage, about 90 h being needed to cause 99% mortality. At -10 deg C, mortality of both species was rapid, pupae being the most resistant, with an LT99 of 10.35 h. At -18 deg C, the LT99 for all stages was within 2.25 h.

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  • Original title: The influence of low temperatures on two species of Carpophilus (Col., Nitidulidae).
  • Record ID : 1992-3059
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. appl. Entomol. - vol. 111 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1991

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