Tribolium castaneum has a long history as a model species in many distinct subject areas,
but improved connections among the genetics, genomics, behavioral, ecological, and pest …

Development of resistance in major grain insect pest species to the key fumigant phosphine
(hydrogen phosphide) across the globe has put the viability and sustainability of phosphine …

Insect pests inflict severe damage to stored food grains in many parts of the world. Though
effective and reliable, several discouraging aspects of synthetic pesticides such as high cost …

Ozone is activated oxygen and it is referred to as a triatomic form of oxygen. It is a natural
agent and has a broad antimicrobial property, which together with an oxidation potential …

Ozone is an effective fumigant for insect killing, mycotoxin destruction and microbial
inactivation which has a minimal or no effect on grain quality. Studies have demonstrated …

Globally, between one quarter and one-third of total grains produced each year are lost
during storage mainly through infestation of insect pests. Among the available control …

Phosphine resistance was assessed in adults of 22 Brazilian populations of Sitophilus
zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). The concentration–mortality bioassays …

Simple Summary The resistance of coleopteran stored-product pests to phosphine
fumigation is becoming a global phenomenon. However, there is limited literature available …

The recent emergence of heritable high level resistance to phosphine in stored grain pests
is a serious concern among major grain growing countries around the world. Here we …

The resistance to fumigant insecticides in stored-products insects is often recorded. Several
factors influence the evolution of insecticide resistance. Among these, the frequency of …