The lethal effects of Detech®, lemon peel, and their mixture were tested against the granary weevil (Sitophilus granarius L.) on wheat grains. For the single-dose test, 2000 ppm of Detech®, lemon peel, and a 50% (w/w) mixture of lemon peel and Detech® were applied to 10 g of wheat grains. Ten granary weevils were added to each sample under controlled conditions of 27±2°C and 60% relative humidity. The samples were then placed in complete darkness for a period of seven days, allowing the granary weevils to feed and breed without any external influences. At the end of the incubation period, the lemon peel + Detech® mixture demonstrated almost 100% mortality rate, which was comparable to that of the Detech® alone treatment. Additionally, a dose–response study was conducted using the lemon peel + Detech® mixture to determine lethal concentration values (LC10, LC30, LC50, and LC90). The calculated LC10, LC30, LC50, and LC90 were 200 ppm, 600 ppm, 1400 ppm, and 9100 ppm, respectively. These results revealed a very high mortality rate in both single-dose and dose–response tests, highlighting the notable toxicity of the lemon peel + Detech® mixture against Sitophilus granarius adults. Consequently, this study supports the development of environmentally sustainable pest control strategies in grain storage systems, providing alternative solutions for sustainable agriculture.
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Toxic Effects of Diatomaceous Earth Treated with Citrus Peels on the Granary Weevil (Sitophilus granarius L.) [Coleoptera: Curculionidae]
Published:
17 May 2025
by MDPI
in The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology
session Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, and Toxicology
Abstract:
Keywords: Diatomaceous earth; lemon peel; Sitophilus granarius (L.); toxic effect
