Ethyl formate as a safe general fumigant.

doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-42417-4.50037-2

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Ethyl formate as a safe general fumigant.

Published 1984 · M. Muthu, S. Rajendran, T. S. Krishnamurthy

Developments in Agricultural Engineering

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Study Snapshot

Ethyl formate is a safe general fumigant for large-scale stored food pest control, with effective control achieved at 300-400 gm/m3 and low residue levels.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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Ethyl formate as a safe general fumigant.

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Hydrogen Phosphide and Ethyl Formate: Fumigation of Insects Infesting Dates and Other Dried Fruits

Hydrogen phosphide is more effective against egg and pupal stages of driedfruit beetle, while ethyl formate is more effective against adult stages of saw-toothed grain beetle, Indian meal moth, and raisin moth.

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