Duration of Exposure and Mortality of Different Strains of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: bostrichidae) Exposed to Bifenthrin Insecticide in the Laboratory

Authors

  • N. J. Okonkwo
  • E. N. Nwankwo
  • Ibeabuchi Uko Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Prostephanus truncatus strains, mortality responses to Bifenthrin.

Abstract

The length of exposure time to Bifenthrin on four strains of larger grain borer Prostephanus truncatus Horn (Coloeoptera: Bostrichidae) was studied in the laboratory at 28 -330C and 70

Author Biography

Ibeabuchi Uko, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P.M.B. 5025, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

Crop Science and Horticultre and Lecturer II

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Published

2014-09-29

How to Cite

Okonkwo, N. J., Nwankwo, E. N., & Uko, I. (2014). Duration of Exposure and Mortality of Different Strains of Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: bostrichidae) Exposed to Bifenthrin Insecticide in the Laboratory. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 14(2), 286–295. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/2478

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2014)

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