Bioassay study demonstrates increased adult mortality from solid insecticide applications with higher doses in Sphenophorus levis, suggesting improved chemical pest management.
Key Points
Adult mortality in Sphenophorus levis increased significantly with solid insecticide applications and elevated chemical doses, overcoming subterranean habitat barriers.
Solid formulations achieved 76.7% adult mortality at higher insecticide dose levels compared with 58.8% for recommended rates, maximizing sugarcane weevil suppression.
Assessment using simulated field bioassays reveals that solid formulations prolong soil residue persistence, supporting improved chemical pest management in sugarcane.