The efficacy of phosphine has been established for numerous major stored product insects. However, data related to the evaluation effect on Tenebrio molitor L and Alphitobius diaperinus Panzer are limited. present study aims evaluate susceptibility these species by using following protocols: (a) all life stages were exposed 3 days different concentrations phosphine, (b) adults 3000 ppm until in...

supports numerous beneficial species such as parasiUnderstanding the insect natural history in a cagedlayer poultry house is essential to developing Integrated Pest Management strategies. In this study we observed the interaction of three insects commonly found in poultry manure: a filth fly predator, Carcinops pumilio (Erichson) (Histeridae), and two poultry pests, the house fly, Musca domesti...

In poultry broiler production facilities, it is important to understand the sources and contribution of reservoir populations of pathogens. The lesser mealworm beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer), is a common pest in poultry litter that is reported to carry pathogens affecting both human and animal health. This study investigates whether the carriage of a bacterial pathogen occurs by the ha...