Irradiation effects on Trogoderma granarium
In Poland experiments were carried out to study irradiation effects on Trogoderma granarium (EPPO A2 organism).
At doses of ~ 22 Gy adults were sterilized. At doses of 600 Gy the pupal development was stopped, emerging adults were sterilized or laid unviable eggs. Treatments > 50 Gy prevented larval development.
Sources
Szlendak, E.; Davis, R. (1989) The effects of fast electron radiation on the development of Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae).
International Journal of Radiation Applications and Instrumentation 40, 807-811.