Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 30(1), P. 237 - 251
Published: April 15, 2025
The use of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) as a bio-insecticide has gained increasing attention due to their eco-friendly properties and proven efficacy in controlling pest populations. This study comprehensively assessed the insecticidal activity ZnO-NPs against bean weevil, Acanthoscelides obtectus Say. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), by analyzing mortality rates dose-dependent manner under controlled laboratory conditions. were synthesized characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), confirming spherical shape nanoscale dimensions (~100 nm). Mortality was monitored over 10-day period at doses 100, 250, 500, 750 1000 mg kg⁻¹. Abbott formula used account for natural mortality. two-way ANOVA results revealed that both dose exposure duration had significant effects on insect rates. Also, One-Way showed increase mortality, with highest (1000 kg⁻¹) achieving corrected rate 93.3%. These findings highlight potential sustainable alternative conventional chemical insecticides, particularly integrated management strategies stored products. Future studies should focus optimizing control practices storage facilities evaluating long-term non-target organisms. Additionally, research different application methods ensure safe effective also be encouraged.
Language: Английский
