Control Of Trogoderma Granarium (Everts) By Aqueous Leaf Extracts Of Lantana Camara And Clerodendrum Inerme

Abstract

The leaves of  Lantana  camara (L)  and  Clerodendrum  inerme (L)were tested for their  efficacy against the stored grain pest Trogoderma granarium (Everts) using aqueous leaf extracts. Three different concentrations ranging from 2.5, 5.0, and 10.0 %  per 20 g wheat when applied  against  different larval and adult stages,  produced significant mortality  and thereby seed protection over controls.  This suggests the insecticidal nature of these plants against one of the serious pests of wheat and their promise as alternative  to chemical pesticides.