Susceptibility of three life stages of warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile) and red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) to pyrethrin aerosol

Wednesday, November 18, 2015: 9:10 AM
208 C (Convention Center)
Sharon Dobesh , Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Frank Arthur , USDA - ARS Center for Grain and Animal Health Research, Manhattan, KS
R. Jeff Whitworth , Department of Entomology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Three life stages of warehouse beetle and red flour beetle were exposed to a pyrethrin aerosol treatment for three time intervals.  Eggs, larvae, and pupae were observed following treatment through adult emergence.  Data will be presented on results of vertical placement in treatment.