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In recent years, limited research works has been reported on the use of integrated pest management to control the insect and pests in stored grain. Management of stored grain insects and pests using essential oils either in combination or alone will be of great importance as it is economical and eco-friendly. Tests were conducted to evaluate the toxicological impact of essential oils on stored product beetles in wheat and chickpea storage, as well as their influence on germination characteristics. The impact of essential oils was assessed for their fumigant toxicity, mortality, repellent properties, and effects on germination against storage pests such as Sitophilus oryzae, Rhyzopertha dominica, Tribolium castaneum, and Collasobruchus chinensis in wheat and chickpea. During the fumigant toxicity test the selected essential oils either alone at 0.4 percent or in combination at 0.2 percent each were highly effective …