Methoprene and synergized pyrethrins as aerosol treatments to control Plodia interpunctella (Hübner), the Indian meal moth (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Journal of Stored Products Research

Volumn 46, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 103-110

  Jenson, E A ^a   Arthur, F H ^b   Nechols, J R ^a  

^a KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b GRAIN MARKETING AND PRODUCTION RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Esfenvalerate; Indian meal moth; Methoprene; Packaging materials; Plodia interpunctella

Indexed keywords

HEXAPODA; LEPIDOPTERA; PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA; PYRALIDAE;

EID: 77954855509     PISSN: 0022474X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2009.11.002     Document Type: Article

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