author(s)
S Anu and Dr. A Premjith Jinham

abstract
The present study was to make a substrate mobilization in Sitophilus oryzae larvae reared in Bengal gram treated with Clitoria ternatea leaf powder to understand intrinsic biological factors related to the propagation and sustenance of the pest. In the present analysis shows the protein level was much lower in the tissues of S. oryzae larvae. The mobilization of the various metabolites led to a reduction in the amount of protein in the tissues with a corresponding increase in the concentration of carbohydrates and lipids. At the same time the Protein level was higher when compared to Carbohydrates and Lipids level of S. oryzae adults. The objective of this study was to use botanical derivatives to minimize the severe damage caused by insect pests, the traditional use of plant products, C. ternatea is proved to be highly effective against stored product insect S. oryzae. As these substance are not only of low cost, but also have less environmental impact in terms of insecticidal hazard.