Spatio-temporal distribution of red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), in rice mills in northeast Arkansas

Monday, November 17, 2014: 8:24 AM
E147-148 (Oregon Convention Center)
Martine Bowombe Toko , Biological Sciences, Arkansas State University, State University, AR
Laura Starkus , Biological Sciences, Arkansas State University, State University, AR
Rachel Hampton , Biological Sciences, Arkansas State University, State University, AR
Brook Hale , Arkansas State University, State University, AR
Tanja McKay , Department of Biological Sciences, Arkansas State University, State University, AR
The red flour beetle, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst), has been considered a primary pest of rice processing facilities in the United States. However, the abundance of this pest can vary over time and depends on environmental factors (i.e. temperature and light). To better understand the seasonal distribution of the red flour beetle, we conducted a study from June 2012- June 2014 in four rice mills in Northeast Arkansas. Beetles were captured using Dome traps baited with pheromones placed in and around mills. Temperature and amount of light was measured at each trap.  Results of this research can be used as baseline to develop integrated pest management plans specific for rice mills.
See more of: 23 - Graduate Student TMP Competition: P-IE
See more of: Student TMP Competition
<< Previous Presentation | Next Presentation >>

ESA Annual Meetings