Table 2. Surface protectant effect of different oils (v/w) on the pulse beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus
| Name of oil and extract conc. | Total number of eggs laid | Egg hatch % | Number of F1 adults emerged | IR Inhibiton rate (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neem: | ||||||
| 0.25% | 93 c | 32 b | 29 c | 48 a | ||
| 0.50% | 88 c | 29 a | 25 c | 56 a | ||
| 0.75% | 56 c | 7 b | 4 b | 93 a | ||
| 1.00% | 33 c | 6 b | 2 b | 96 a | ||
| Safflower: | ||||||
| 0.25% | 94 c | 42 a | 33 bc | 42 b | ||
| 0.50% | 99 c | 27 a | 26 c | 54 a | ||
| 0.75% | 88 bc | 5 b | 4 b | 93 a | ||
| 1.00% | 67 bc | 4 b | 3 b | 96 a | ||
| Sesame: | ||||||
| 0.25% | 142 b | 27 b | 38 b | 33 c | ||
| 0.50% | 136 b | 25 a | 34 b | 39 b | ||
| 0.75% | 99 b | 7 b | 6 b | 89 a | ||
| 1.00% | 84 b | 5 b | 4 b | 93 a | ||
| Control | 222 a | 26 b | 56 a | - | ||
| SEM** | 8.9 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | ||