AgroScience Today, Volume 4, Issue 2 : 0558-0561

POPULAR ARTICLES

OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 28-Feb-2023

Rice Weevil: Eco-Friendly Non-Chemical Methods of Management

• Anjitha George
• Senior scientist (entomology), ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, GKVK campus, Bangalore, India.
• Aravind Nath Singh
• Principal Scientist(entomology), ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Science, Mau, India.

Abstract

Larger dependence on synthetic pesticides for storage pest management has led to considerable problems like residues in products, pest resurgence and resistance in insects. A fast, more sensitive and economically feasible method for detection of infestation by seed storage pests is the need of the hour. In this context, few nonchemical methods gain importance as an alternative to chemical fumigants which may have a deleterious effect on the seed quality parameters.

Keywords

Rice Weevil, Eco-Friendly, Non-Chemical Methods

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