Dr. Aminul Islam

Alphitobius diaperinus is a minor pest of stored wheat, rice and even mustard. I have been in touch with this insect since a long time and have carefully watched their behavior and life cycle. They are very abundant in rainy season when temperature remains about 28-30oC with about 85-90% RH. It is quite difficult to collect their eggs because they oviposit in the lower stratum of the culture pot ...