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Interspecific competition among four species of grain beetles at three temperature and moisture levels

Creator:

O'Brien, Joseph Francis

Abstract:

This study was conducted to test the performance of four species of stored grain beetles in competition at three levels of moisture and temperature. The insects used in these tests were the granary weevil, the rice weevil, the saw-toothed grain beetle and the red flour beetle. The experiments were conducted...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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the experimental work and in the preparation of this thesis: Dr. Gerald W. Krantz, Assistant
A study of relationships of four insects to heating in stored grain

Creator:

Eighme, Lloyd Elwyn

Abstract:

This study was conducted to determine the effects of insect infestation on areas of heating in stored grain, and to demonstrate the ability of four species of insects to initiate or promote the spread of these heating areas. The four insects used were the granary weevil Sitophilus granarius (L.), the...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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wishes to express special appreciation to his major professor, Dr. G. W. Krantz, Associate Professor of