Insecticidal and repellent activities of Mimosa pudica L. (Fabaceae) against Cryptolestes pusillus (Schon) (Coleoptera: Cucujidae)

The insecticidal and repellent activities were observed by residual film method and surface film application methods respectively. Leaf, stem and root of Mimosa pudica L. were screened through Petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts against flat grain beetle, Cryptolestes pusillus (Schon.).