S. zeamais Motschulsky, the maize weevil, is among the most destructive pests in stored grain, especially corn in tropical regions (Paes et al., 2012). The grub changes to a naked white pupa and later … During large infestations, heat and moisture are produced, leading to colonisation by moulds and mites. It is a major pest of maize. Secondary damage is caused by moulds, insects and mites. Beginning in Januaz’y and continuing through December adult weevil emergence occurred on days when the temperature reached 23.3° C. Weevil dispersal reached a peak about July 7 (average of three years). S. oryzae, the rice weevil, and S. zeamais, the maize weevil, are found in all warm and tropical parts of the world, but S. oryzae may also be found in wheat stored in temperate climates. Pyrethrins are manufactured from chrysanthemum flowers. %���� /Filter /FlateDecode To determine the relative resistance in storage, 9 pipelines and a variety WK 1204 were used as treatments. The maize kernel and their parts. /Length 216 The maize weevil has fully developed wings, and is a stronger flyer than the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, and spreads more widely this way. In the United States, it is called the greater rice weevil. Look for a dull red-brown to nearly black weevil, with faint yellowish or reddish spots on its back, at the corners of the wing cases (Photos 3&4). endstream Both adults and larvaefeed on internally on maize grains and an infestation can start in the field (when the cob is still on the plant) but most damage occurs in storage. The maize weevil also infests other types of stored, processed cereal products such as pasta, cassava, and variou… /AIS false S. zeamais is found in all tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world (Dobie, 1974). endstream The maize weevil is very similar to the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (see Fact Sheet no. << Weevil adults attack whole grains, and larvae cryptically feed and develop within grains3. << Apple iOS Edition. In sub-tropical and tropical countries. It must not be used for animal consumption, poultry feed or mixed with animal feed. The maize weevil has fully developed wings beneath its wing covers and can fly readily. /ca 1 Bt: Some success has been reported using Bt. The procedure is carried out by certified operators. S. zeamais is found in all tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world (Dobie, 1974). The larvae feed on the stem tissue and damage the plant, sometimes causing the stem to break off or fall over. Photo 1. Perhaps a method to avoid if seed is for growing. Family of Curculionidae, maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) is a small weevil about 2.4 – 4.5 mm in length with its head protruded into a snout or a distinct beak or proboscis. Infestations can start in the field, but most damage occurs in storage. stream Look for the characteristic large emergence holes in the grain with irregular edges. Produced with support from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research under project PC/2010/090: Strengthening integrated crop management research in the Pacific Islands in support of sustainable intensification of high-value crop production, implemented by the University of Queensland and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Remove old kernels, and sweep floors, walls, doors, and vents to collect seeds, grain powder and dust, and burn them before storing the new harvest. 328). This species attacks both crops that are still growing and those that have been harvested. Females lay up to 150 eggs placed in holes chewed into the grain and plugged with a gelatinous substance. Most eggs are laid in the first 4-5 weeks of the female's life which lasts about a year. Neonicotinoids: e.g., imidocloprid. This species attacks both standing crops and stored cereal products, including wheat, rice, sorghum, oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, peas, and cottonseed. Alie, S. Ansarul Haq, Seerat-u-Nissa, Sabiya Bashir, Fayaz A. Bahar, Tanveer-ul-Hassan, Abrar Yaseen Baba, Aijaz A. Lone and F.A. Asia, Africa, North, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, Oceania. Photo 2. The eggs hatch into white, legless larvae, which remain inside the grain, and pupate there. 15 0 obj The maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) is a species of beetle in the family Curculionidae. Other insect species develop on the cracked or bro- ken kernels and grain dust, which can be produced by harvesting or binning procedures. H�\Ut�W��9��7�!n܄�� �I��`Iě��,�1T��k�����Hg�o�QLu�x�P�E. /OP false Adult female S. zeamais cause damage by boring into the kernel and laying eggs (ovipositing). Nehvi Dry Land Agriculture Research Station, Budgam, SKUAST-Kashmir, J & K, India *Corresponding author A B S T R A C T leaf … >> Dry the grain as soon as possible after harvest, and re-dry during storage if necessary. A 250 cm3 Kilner jar filled with 50 gm uninfested maize grains served as control. The six major types of maize are dent corn, flint corn, pod corn, popcorn, flour corn, and sweet corn. different parts of a grain Health Value Of. stream occurs in all warm and tropical parts of the world especially in locations where maize is grown. S. zeamais: is able to multiply on a wide range of cereals and also on processed cereal products. It is difficult to detect the weevil unless populations are high as it spends most of its life inside grain. /Filter /FlateDecode Treatment of grains for human consumption or for animal feed [make sure the product is labelled for use on rice, maize and small grains (barley, oats, wheat)]. In stored maize, heavy infestation of weevil cause weight losses of with ranges from 30-40% (Paneru et al., 1996). stream This weevil is transported to all over the world in grain shipments and establish wherever there is food and where grain moisture and can temperature are favorable. For small amounts, store maize, rice, wheat, etc., in plastic containers. July 2018 ; Food Quality and Safety 2(3) DOI: 10.1093/fqsafe/fyy011. Endosperm (starch section of the kernel both soft and hard starch. /Registry (Adobe) We further investigated the expression profiles of those candidate OBP genes by quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction. H�j 0 � � Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) and Sitophilus oryzae (L.). 16 0 obj endobj Keep grain storage rooms, sheds, houses, or "cribs" clean. This fact sheet is a part of the app Pacific Pests and Pathogens. ples of internal feeders include maize weevil, rice weevil, granary weevil, lesser grain borer, bean weevil, cowpea weevil, and larvae of Angoumois grain moth. CABI says that "Sitophilus zeamais is predominantly found associated with maize grain, whereas Sitophilus oryzae is associated with wheat". Biological control of the pest is still not very successful Gillespie et al., 2006), whereas much hope lies in host-plant resistance and biopesticides. 13 0 obj It can be found in numerous tropical areas around the world, and in the United States, and is a major pest of maize. Maize weevil is one of the most serious, internal feeding pests of maize seed and grain. /Length1 81592 (Source: maize.agron.iastate.edu) In line with the figure above, the kernel parts indicated include: The pericarp or hull (thin covering which enclose the kernel). Its affinity towards wheat is a growing concern. Malathion: apply to walls, floors, and inside of bins used to store the grain. The maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is one of the most de-structive pests of stored cereals. CULTURAL CONTROLIt is most important to dry the grain properly, to keep the storage area clean, and to monitor the grain often and regularly. Its biology was previously reported by Longstaff2. Maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, clearly showing four light reddish to yellowish spots at the corners of the wing case. It is a pest of stored maize, dried cassava, yam, common sorghum and wheat. ALWAYS CHECK WHETHER THE PRODUCT IS FOR TREATING EQUIPMENT, BINS AND BUILDINGS OR FOR TREATING GRAIN FOR HUMAN USE AND ANIMAL FEED. Phosphine: Used as a fumigant; grain is covered by a tarpaulin or in other ways sealed for the duration of the fumigation. infested by varied population of maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais). Malathion: i) as a spray; treat grain and do not use for food within 90 days of treatment; ii) as a dust; treat grain and do not use for food within 14 days of treatment. 7 0 obj Photo 2 Georg Goergen, IITA-Benin. Sitophilus zeamais [maize weevil) is a field and storage pest of maize of economic importance in several parts of Africa. Fifty unsexed 3-6 days old maize weevil adults were introduced to each glass jar containing 0.1kg muyra-2 seed. The experiment was performed in the Entomology laboratory of Lamjung Campus at room temperature. /SA true The maize weevil is very similar to the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (see Fact Sheet no. /SMask /None Synthetic pyrethroids: e.g., deltamethrin or cypermethrin. Look for the adults, with long snouts (about 1 mm). It is the dominant Sitophilus species found in rice granaries in all but the southern part of Thailand1. Note care must be taken to ensure that the treated seed does not contaminate that used for human consumption. Locate the source and destroy it by wrapping the foods in heavy plastic bags or in sealed containers, and burn or bury deeply in the soil. Final proposal.01 orginal. Pyrethrins: Used as a grain protectant (sometimes with piperonyl butoxide). Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky), the maize weevil, is a serious pest of economic importance in stored products in tropical and subtropical countries; infestation often starts in the field, but serious damage is done during maize storage. /Supplement 0 << The maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais), known in the United States as the greater rice weevil, is a species of beetle in the family Curculionidae. The maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is a primary field to store pest ... a maize–cassava diet would be practical and have direct application for use in similar research in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Pesticide free methods of maize weevil control in stored maize for developing countries Denis Bbosa Iowa State University Follow this and additional works at:https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd Part of theAgriculture Commons, and theBioresource and Agricultural Engineering Commons This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Iowa State University Capstones, Theses and … Overall, control is similar to that recommended for the rice weevil (see Fact Sheet no. Collect and dispose of spilled grain in or around the storage area. Controlling of the pest by use of synthetic pesticides is raising serious concern on the environmental safety and consumer health hazards. It then began to decline. Distribution: Cosmopolitan, especially in the warmer parts of the world.. Morphology: The larvae of both species are apodous, whitish, with brown heads, about 3-4 mm long. on spread of green fungus, Aspergillus section flavi, in different varieties of stored maize in laboratory in 2016. /CA 1 A three-year study of the maize weevil dispersing from a corn storage bin was made at Baton Rouge. Similar cautions apply as for pyrethroids (above). /BM /Normal ResearchArticle Role of Maize Weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motsch. /op false London; and CABI (2015) Sitotroga zeamais (greater grain weevil) Crop Protection Compendium (www.cabi.org/cpc); and from BioNET-EAFRINET Keys and Fact Sheets (http://keys.lucidcentral.org/keys/v3/eafrinet/maize_pests/key/maize_pests/Media/Html/Sitophilus_zeamais_Motschulsky_1855_-_Maize_Weevil.htm). An egg hatches in a few days into a soft, white, legless, fleshly grub which feeds on the interior of the grain kernel. Weevils develop inside the grain, females digging a tunnel into the grain with the chewing mouthparts at the end of the elongated snout before laying an egg and cementing over the opening with a gelatinous plug … endobj There is a withholding period of 1 day before treated grain can be used for human or stock consumption. AUTHOR Grahame Jackson1Information from Swaine G (1971) Agricultural Zoology in Fiji. Draw a diagram of a male gametophyte of an angiosperm. The mobile application is available from the Google Play Store and Apple iTunes. Neem. endobj Pesticides for control of weevils are available, but the resource poor farmers of the developing world often cannot afford them. /Ordering (Identity) If using sacks, do not reuse those that stored previous harvests. 50 gm maize grains (SUWAN-1) was weighed into 250 cm3 Kilner glass jars and separately infested with 5pairs, 10 pairs and 15 pairs of S. zeamais for ninety days. Adults are 3-4 mm long, reddish-brown to black (Photos 1&2), with four light reddish to yellowish spots at the corners of the wing cases (Photo 3&4). Sieving has been used as a method of removing adult weevils, but it is very labour intensive. Usually, the greater the number of weevils the nearer the source. If using bins, remove any grains that remain (and, if possible, spray with insecticide). Development is about 35 days under optimal cnmditions. Females lay up to 150 eggs placed in holes chewed into the grain and plugged with a gelatinous substance. Sitophilus zeamais(maize weevil) is a field and storage pest of maize of economic importance in several parts of Africa. Maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais; another view of the four (very) faint, reddish spots at the corner of the wing case. The rest were expressed in the legs, wings, or other tested tissues. )U!���$5�X�3/9�� �(�$5�j�%V*�'��&*���r" (,!��!�0b;�C��Ң2(��ɘ� � I�8/ 9 0 obj /Filter /FlateDecode Systematic position: Insecta, Holometabola, Coleoptera, Curculionidae.. Common names: Rice weevil, greater grain weevil and lesser grain weevil. Commonly, loss of weight is up to 5%, but severe infestations increase the losses up to 40%. They can also enter the kernel through feeding damage created by internal pests. (*���(%�8H����8c�-�� f�ԉd�9�@6_IjH��9���(3=�D����R�1%? A very destructive weevil, with the adults attacking sound grain, and the adults and the larvae feeding inside them, leaving large cavities and emergence holes. The bean stem weevil (Alcidodes leucogrammus), bores into the base of the stem of French bean (Phaseolus) or cowpea (Vigna) plants and lays a small number of eggs. >> Photo 4. Maize weevil, greater grain weevil, greater rice weevil. >> endobj Maize During large infestations, heat and moisture are produced, leading to colonisation by moulds and mites. Three species, the granary weevil, Sitophilus granarius (L.), the rice weevil S. oryzae (L.) and the maize weevil, S. zeamais Motschulsky, rank among the most serious pests of cereal grains in the world. The thorax is densely pitted with somewhat irregularly shaped punctures, except for a smooth narrow strip extending down the middle of the dorsal (top) side. The maize weevil is very similar to the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae (see Fact Sheet no. /Type /ExtGState 328). READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais; adult, view from above. Maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) is a cosmopolitan insect and causes great damage to stored grains. It is a major pest of stored maize in the tropics. It is recorded from Australia, Fiji1, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Tonga. Controlling of the pest by use of synthetic pesticides is raising serious concern on the environmental safety and consumer health hazards. Before storage: CHEMICAL CONTROLIf pesticides are needed, use the following:Routine hygiene treatments. Download Note, toys can sometimes be filled with grain and act as a source of infestation; so too can dried flowers. The female has a sex pheromone to attract males. Materials and Methods Sitophilus zeamais culture. Photos 1,2&4 Walker K (2006) rice weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) PaDIL - http://www.padil.gov.au. << /Length 11 Maize, rice, sorghum, wheat, casssava and yam, and also dried stored products, including pasta. The article summarizes research dynamics on maize weevil postharvest association with maize grain and addressed grain quality and safety after pest-control process. %PDF-1.5 Maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais; adult side view. >> It lives in many tropical areas around the world, and in the United States. The maize weevil is found in all warm and tropical parts of the world. 338). Twenty-six of forty-one maize weevil OBP genes were highly expressed in the antennae or other parts of the head. Management of Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) Using Different Grain Protectants S.A. Hakeem, R.A. Wani*, B.A. S. zeamais are regarded as internal feeders of grains. 37 Full PDFs related to this paper. >> Moisture levels should be about 12% (most stored product pests required moisture levels of 13-18% to reproduce). Maize and the maize weevil: Advances and innovations in postharvest control of the pest. /N 1 Sitophilus zeamais, or the maize weevil, is a species of weevil that is commonly found in maize crops. Photo 3. These hatch in about 6 days to larvae. Authors: Luke Chinaru Nwosu. If there is an infestation, locate it by putting sticky traps around the room or warehouse where it occurred. adults of maize weevil mortality at different hours Plant parts used for medicinal purposes indicated that, the local communities mostly use leaves (31.5%) and followed by roots (28.3%), fruit (8.2%), seed (6.5%), bark (4.9%), stem (3.4%), sap (3.3%), latex (1.6%), flower (0.5%), and others (13.1%). Maize weevil can infest various stored agricultural products such as maize, sorghum, wheat, barley, rice and paddy Android Edition The repellent effect of neem may keep grains free from infestations for several months. http://keys.lucidcentral.org/keys/v3/eafrinet/maize_pests/key/maize_pests/Media/Html/Sitophilus_zeamais_Motschulsky_1855_-_Maize_Weevil.htm. Note that many storage pests are resistant to malathion. H�b``������$����WR����~�������|@���T��#���2S/`M. This study evaluated S. zeamais infestation on seven varieties of maize. /Length 40441 Experiments were conducted to find out the role of maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais Motsch. /OPM 1 Phylogenic analysis indicated that most maize weevil OBPs were closely related to their orthologues in other beetles of the Superfamily Curculionoidea. Worldwide. Maize weevil is one of the most serious, internal feeding pests of maize seed and grain. 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