| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| : | 2011 |
| Authors: | F. - F. Kang, Wei, C. - Y., Qin, H. - L., Li, Z. - H. |
| Journal: | Chinese Journal of Applied Entomology |
| Volume: | 48 |
| Pagination: | 1042-1045 |
| Date Published: | Jul |
| : | Sitophilus zeamais |
| : | The effect of X-rays on adults of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky was studied in order to improve the irradiation treatment of stored food. X-rays had a significant effect on the activity, mortality and fertility of this insect pest. Radiation levels over 70 Gy can achieve 100% adult mortality after 48 days. For practical purposes, 200 Gy can be regarded as a suitable lethal dose for eradicating S. zeamais adults and 100 Gy for preventing F1 production. |
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