Comparative efficacy of botanical protectants and phostoxin against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) infestation in stored rice under laboratory conditions
Rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (L.), is a major pest of stored grains, causing substantial qualitative and quantitative losses during storage. Chemical pesticides, including fumigants, are widely used for its control; however, concerns regarding pesticide residues and the development of insecticide resistance have incr...