Evaluation of Cationic PVA (CPVA) as a Biocompatible Alternative to Synthetic Insecticides Against Tenebrio molitor L.

Authors : Gökçe Üstündağ, Ferhat Şen, Mustafa Zor

Pages : 53-59

Doi:10.29048/makufebed.1727930

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Publication Date : 2025-12-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Tenebrio molitor L. is a pest that causes significant losses in storage areas of food such as grains and flour. In countries around the world where agricultural products are stored, infestations can lead to damage of up to 20% in contaminated products. Synthetic organic insecticides, which have negative effects on the environment and beneficial organisms, are widely used to control these pests. Therefore, it is of great importance to develop non-toxic or less environmentally harmful chemical alternatives for controlling T. molitor. In this study, the potential of the non-toxic CPVA compound to serve as an alternative agent to insecticides was investigated using T. molitor as a model organism. For this purpose, PVA was cationized to synthesize CPVA. CPVA at different concentrations (5%, 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80%) was tested against T. molitor larvae under laboratory conditions. Preliminary insights into its environmental safety profile were obtained by analyzing CPVA\\\'s effects on larval development, behavioral changes, and general physiological responses. The results indicated potential applications of CPVA in entomological biotechnology, particularly for alternative pesticide strategies and food/feed safety.
Keywords : biyopestisit alternatifi, katyonik polivinil alkol, çevre dostu, un kurdu

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