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The rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, is the most destructive insect pest affecting stored rice worldwide. Adult female rice weevils lay eggs in stored rice, which hatch under favorable temperature and humidity conditions. he rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) progresses through four life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. The resulting larvae develop into adult weevils, causing significant damage to stored grains and leading to substantial economic losses annually. To manage rice weevils effectively, integrated pest management (IPM) combines multiple strategies such as biological, mechanical and chemical. These approaches not only improve the quality of stored rice but also help reduce infestations of Sitophilus oryzae.