Table 4 Ovipositional deterrent assay of Tribolium castaneum treated with silver nanoparticles, malathion, and its combination
Treatment (50 ppm) | No. of eggs in treated | No. of eggs in control | Oviposition reduction (%) | DQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Malathion | 18.66 ± 0.57 | 34 | 45.11 | 0.29 |
AgNP | 24.00 ± 1.00 | 34 | 32.29 | 0.17 |
Malathion + AgNP | 09.66 ± 1.52 | 34 | 71.5 | 0.55 |