This study was done to evaluate the fumigant toxicity of synthetic mustard essential oil
(SMEO)(90% allyl isothiocyanate) on the developmental stages of the maize weevil …

Nowadays, the maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais—Motsch 1855 is the most relevant pest
found during storage of maize grains. Aiming at protecting the agricultural crops, high …

Trachyspermum ammi and Mentha arvensis essential oils have been evaluated for
repellent, insecticidal and oviposition inhibitory activities in maize weevil, Sitophilus …

Sitophilus zeamais attacks stored corn kernels and is traditionally controlled using synthetic
pesticides. However, the frequent use of these toxic compounds leads to environmental and …

Stored product pests such as Sitophilus oryzae are a major concern. Alternative and safe
control methods for such pests are needed. Therefore, powder and essential oil of Mentha …

Simple Summary The maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch) is a major pest in stored
grain, responsible for significant economic losses and having a negative impact on food …

The study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of cayenne pepper, long cayenne pepper
and sweet pepper as protectant of maize grain against Sitophilus zeamais. The oils were …

Maize is the second most widely grown cereal crop in Ethiopia. In storage, maize is severely
destroyed by storage insect pests, mainly maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais). In an effort to …

The insecticidal and repellent activity of five essential oils (EOs) was studied separately and
in binary combinations against Sitophilus zeamais. Minthostachys verticillata EO showed the …

Abstract Maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is an economic
stored grain pest that causes significant damage to various stored products, including maize …