Evaluating Penetration Ability of Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Larvae into Multilayer Polypropylene Packages

Evaluating Penetration Ability of Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) Larvae into Multilayer Polypropylene Packages

The larvae of the Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hübner), can invade or penetrate packaging materials and infest food products. Energy bars with three polypropylene packaging types were challenged with eggs (first instars), third instars, and fifth instars of P. interpunctella to...

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Main Authors: Deanna S. Scheff, Blossom Sehgal, Bhadriraju Subramanyam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
Plodia interpunctella
stored-product insects
package penetration
package resistance
energy bar damage
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/9/2/42

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