Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
This document provides an overview of the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, a significant pest of stored grains. It describes the weevil’s appearance, habits, and biology, highlighting its cosmopolitan distribution and impact on various grains. The article also outlines control measures, emphasizing...
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This document provides an overview of the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, a significant pest of stored grains. It describes the weevil’s appearance, habits, and biology, highlighting its cosmopolitan distribution and impact on various grains. The article also outlines control measures, emphasizing the importance of locating infestation sources and using extreme temperatures or pest-proof containers. Additionally, it lists pesticides available for rice weevil control, detailing their application and safety guidelines. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for managing rice weevil infestations effectively. Publication date: March 1994.
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| spelling | doaj-art-09b21e84ab9e49e2891e3ff0afa5e83a2025-01-17T06:12:39ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00091999-05-01199910.32473/edis-ig120-1994Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)P.G. Koehler0University of Florida This document provides an overview of the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, a significant pest of stored grains. It describes the weevil’s appearance, habits, and biology, highlighting its cosmopolitan distribution and impact on various grains. The article also outlines control measures, emphasizing the importance of locating infestation sources and using extreme temperatures or pest-proof containers. Additionally, it lists pesticides available for rice weevil control, detailing their application and safety guidelines. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for managing rice weevil infestations effectively. Publication date: March 1994. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/138167Insects |
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| title | Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
| title_full | Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
| title_short | Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
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