The effect of temperature and humidity on the susceptibility of flour beetles to insecticides

  • S. L. Perti Defence Research Laboratory (Materials), Kanpur
  • D. B. Chadha Defence Research Laboratory (Materials), Kanpur
  • R. S. Dixit Defence Research Laboratory (Materials), Kanpur
  • P. N. Agarwal Defence Research Laboratory (Materials), Kanpur
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.14.7159
Keywords: Flour beetles

Abstract

The susceptibility of the flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum Herbst. to DDT and dieldrin was investigated at different controlled conditions of temperature and humidity . It was found that the susceptibility was influenced significantly by temperature though not by humidity. DDT exhibited negative temperature coefficient for dieldrin was positive. T. Castaneumwas found to be more susceptible to DDT to DDT at 20-25degree than at 30-35degree celcius whereas the insect was more susceptible to dieldrin at 30-35 degree celcius than at 20-25degree celcius.
Published
2014-05-09
How to Cite
Perti, S., Chadha, D., Dixit, R., & Agarwal, P. (2014). The effect of temperature and humidity on the susceptibility of flour beetles to insecticides. Defence Science Journal, 14(3), 271-276. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.14.7159
Issue
Vol 14 No 3
Section
Research Papers
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