Plant Protect. Sci., 2013, 49(1):34-43 | DOI: 10.17221/56/2011-PPS

Bioactivity of selected plant powders against Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in stored maize grainsOriginal Paper

Fridah CHEBET1, Arop L. DENG2, Joshua O. OGENDO1, Alice W. KAMAU1, Philip K. BETT2
1 Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils and
2 Department of Biological Sciences, Egerton University, Egerton, Kenya

Crude powders of Azadirachta indica, Lantana camara, and Tephrosia vogelii, each at six concentrations (0.0, 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0, and 10% w/w), and Actellic SuperTM 2% dust were evaluated for repellence anti-feeding and toxicity to adult Prostephanus truncatus. Treatments were laid out in a completely randomised design with four replicates. Results showed that powders were strongly repellent (PR values 73.0-90.0%) and caused 46.2-52.2 and 69.7-85.6% reductions in grain damage and F1 progeny, respectively. Results showed that powders were weakly toxic to P. truncatus causing 40% kill 21 days after treatment compared to 100% kill by Actellic SuperTM2% dust 5 DAT. The findings are discussed in the context of their relevance for integrated pest management options in smallholder agriculture.

Keywords: Azadirachta indica; Lantana camara; Tephrosia vogelii; botanicals

Published: March 31, 2013  Show citation

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CHEBET F, DENG AL, OGENDO JO, KAMAU AW, BETT PK. Bioactivity of selected plant powders against Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in stored maize grains. Plant Protect. Sci. 2013;49(1):34-43. doi: 10.17221/56/2011-PPS.
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