Tribolium castaneum is one of the most common insect pests of stored products. Its presence makes cereals more susceptible to the spread of the fungi Aspergillus flavus, which may produce mycotoxins. The aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of T. castaneum adults on the development of a...

Microbiological and physico-chemical analyses of dried yam chips (gbodo) retailed in four markets in Ilorin and its environs alongside a laboratory - prepared control were carried out over a six month period. Microbiological assay consisted of total viable and coliform counts as well as microbial...

In the present study, we evaluated toxicity of selected biorational insecticides (spinosad, thiamethoxam, indoxacarb and imidacloprid) against Pakistani strains of Cryptolestes ferrugineus (rusty grain beetle) and Tribolium castaneum (red flour beetle), and tested whether insects' mortality could...

Globally, stored grain is vulnerable to pest infestation, resulting in significant economic losses for some crops. Wheat is one of the most important crops in the world. Many sucking, piercing insects infect wheat in the form of grains or flour and may produce toxic residues that are harmful to...

As wheat flour is a raw material for many food products, its cleanliness has a great impact on the safety of flour-derived products. The red flour beetle known as Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) is a major pest of wheat flour. Insects' invasion in wheat flour increases the...

To prevent insect contamination in food supply chains, an understanding of the circumstances and timing of insect invasion is important. Fragmented insects are often found in food products, and mechanical stress such as drop shock during transportation and/or handling may contribute to such...

Among different storage pests, Tribolium castaneum is an important secondary pest. Insecticide formulations are being used as prophylactic and curative treatments to contain its menace. However, few insecticides are registered and used in warehouses. Among the six different synthetic insecticide...

Atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) is under investigation for an extensive range of biocontrol applications in food biosystems. However, the development of a novel intervention technology requires a thorough evaluation of the potential for negative effects and the implications for the human and animal...

This study was undertaken to assess the potential of Tribolium castaneum (Red flour beetle) acetylcholinesterase (Tc-AChE) based electrochemical biosensor integrating WO₃/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposite modified Pencil graphite electrode to detect an organophosphate insecticide, Phosmet. The WO₃/g-C₃N₄...

In this study, the sanitization efficacy of decontamination techniques was evaluated on lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). Dried aromatic herbs are minor food components with widespread use and, despite their low water activity, they are often contaminated with microorganisms, including toxigenic...