Effect of Neem Leaf and Seed Powders Against Adult Maize
Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) Mortality

Erenso, Tilahun Fromssa; Berhe, Daniel Hagos

doi:10.3923/ijar.2016.90.94

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“…Soil coated seeds are also known to get protection from harm causing microorganisms and avoids the spoilage (33,34). Mixing of dry neem leaves and nirgundi leaves with stored grain is a widely used and cost effective practice as leaves mixed grains are not preferred by insects for feeding as well as egg laying (35,36). It acts as an antifeedant, repellent, repugnant agent and induces sterility in insects this is cost efficient practice.…”

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Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

Kurmi

Kaushik²,

Pandey³

et al. 2022

Plant Sci. Today

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Traditional knowledge is the backbone of the agricultural system of any country. These traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices were phased out and replaced with modern agricultural practices. However, in the present scenario, these time tested traditional practices again have made a comeback due to their ability to sustain and overcome the obstacles posed by anthropogenic activities, land degradation, excessive and rampant usage of fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides, etc. In spite of this traditional knowledge has been confined to some secluded areas in particular among the indigenous, tribal, forest-dwelling communities. The present study has been aimed to document the Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh. More than thirty agricultural practices have been documented during our study which has revealed the potential of this area which can be a model for natural, organic, sustainable farming, paving the way toward resilient agricultural systems.

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Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

Kurmi

Kaushik²,

Pandey³

et al. 2022

Plant Sci. Today

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“…The different trap models were tested against four model species belonging to Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, and Diptera orders, the three most common orders found inside shipping containers ( Meurisse et al 2019 ). Sitophilus zeamais , the maize weevil, is one of the major pests of stored maize in tropical and temperate regions of the world, but it also infests other cereals as alternative hosts ( Erenso and Berhe 2016 , Nwosu 2018 ). Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), the red flour beetle, is a stored grain, flour, and other cereal product pest ( Brown et al 2009 ).…”

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Improved Light Traps for Early Detection of Insect Pests of Phytosanitary Concern in Shipping Containers

Marchioro

Faccoli

2021

Journal of Economic Entomology

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The number of introductions of alien insect has been increasing in the last decades, primarily transported in shipping containers. The attraction of light of different wavelengths (white, infrared, ultraviolet, and red) applied on sticky traps was tested for the development of new traps for hitchhiker insects. The addition of entomological glue and insecticide on the trap was also tested. Tests were conducted on Cadra cautella Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Drosophila melanogaster Meigen (Diptera: Drosophilidae), Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), and Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and released inside a shipping container. In the first test, one light color at a time was tested setting eight traps in the container, one for each possible combination of the variables: light on or off, glue added or not, and insecticide sprayed or not. In the second, five traps were used, all of them coated with the entomological glue: one for each light color and one with light off as control. In all the single color tests (except for infrared), light-on traps captured more, except for T. castaneum that was not attracted to white. In the multi-color test, C. cautella showed no preference among white, ultraviolet, or red; Drosophila melanogaster preferred ultraviolet and white over red; and beetles had a much greater attraction to red. Lastly, the stronger entomological glue improved catches of beetles, whereas insecticides did not. In conclusion, results suggest a possible application of sticky light traps against hitchhiker insects and further studies should verify if the simultaneous use of different light colors can improve the trap performance and does not act as a repellent.

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“…Azadirachtin and neem seed oil both showed an 80 and 77% increase in aphid nymph mortality while the development time of those who survived in adulthood was increased. Many botanical insecticides have demonstrated an impact on the development, growth and adult growth of insects [15,20,25,30].…”

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“…In organic agriculture, where organic food attracts higher costs, botanical pesticides are extensively used [19]. As a result, botanical insecticides are becoming popular since they are safe in crops cultivated for human consumption, and customers willing to pay an organically cultivated premium are more demanded [20]. Many investigations have been carried out with known and still to be utilized species of plants having pesticide characteristics [21,22].…”

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Botanical Insecticides Are a Non-Toxic Alternative to Conventional Pesticides in the Control of Insects and Pests

Ahmed¹,

Alam²,

Saeed³

et al. 2022

Global Decline of Insects

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Insect control for crops is one of the most critical global concerns. Pest management is an economic and ecological problem worldwide due to the human and environmental risks raised by most synthetic pesticide products. Botanical insecticides have resurfaced in popularity due to their low cost and low environmental impact, rather than their negative effects on human health. Botanical insecticides destroy only the insects they are meant to kill, leaving no residue on food or in the environment. Botanicals have long been used to combat pests. The compounds have many environmental advantages. However, as opposed to other bio-control pests and pathogens, their use was minimal during the twentieth century. In developing countries, botanical insecticides are well adapted for use in organic food production. Nonetheless, they may play a far bigger role in developed countries’ food production and post-harvest food protection. Consequently, the current chapter briefly addresses botanicals with active ingredients with insecticidal, antifeedant, or repellent properties.

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Effect of Neem Leaf and Seed Powders Against Adult Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) Mortality

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Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

Traditional knowledge-based agricultural practices in Tribal dominated District Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh

Improved Light Traps for Early Detection of Insect Pests of Phytosanitary Concern in Shipping Containers

Botanical Insecticides Are a Non-Toxic Alternative to Conventional Pesticides in the Control of Insects and Pests

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