In 2007 and 2008 studies aimed to determine the effect of preparation belonging to carbamate compounds (Pirimor 500 WG), organophosphorus compounds (Diazol 500 EW), and quinazolin compounds (Magus 200 SC), on the oxygen consumption rate by adult beetles Anoplotrupes stercorosus were performed. Experiments were carried out under diverse ambient temperatures (14, 19, 24 i 29°C) using two ways of intoxication – contact intoxication or intoxication by ingestion of the biocide. In control insects the ambient temperature affected the oxygen demand only to a small extent. Usually, insecticide preparations which were used, markedly potentiated the oxygen consumption. In those experimental groups significant increases of oxygen consumption as the effect of ambient temperature elevation were noted. The mode of the intoxication influenced oxygen consumption only very slightly. The highest values of oxygen consumption were noted in animals treated by contact intoxication.

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