Affiliation:
1. Forest Research Institute
2. Himgiri Zee University
3. Uttaranchal University
Abstract
Bamboos suffer from insect damage, in varying degree, right from the seed to the finished products by as many as 212 insect species. Chlorophorus annularis (Cerambycidae: Coleoptera) is one of the serious pests on dry bamboo. Three preservatives, viz., CCB (Copper sulphate, Chrome and Boric acid), Borax and ZiBOC (Copper sulphate, Borax, Zinc chloride) at 6 per cent concentration by pressure, and dipping method were used for the control of C. annularis. CCB 6% preservative after 7 days of dipping yielded a maximum of 76.62 average per cent borer control in dry bamboo followed by 4 days of dipping (71.17%), 2 days of dipping (48.06%) and after 1 hour of dipping (45.88% borer control). Preservatives used for the control of bamboo borer damaging cut and dry bamboo were quite effective and the methodology applied was environmentally safe. For post-harvest management of dry bamboo, ZiBOC or CCB 6% preservative after 7 days of of dipping is recommended for effective borer control.
Publisher
Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
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