Abstract
The life history of Blattisocius keegani (Fox) was studied at 60, 72, and 80 °F, and at relative humidities (r.h.) of 70 to 75% and 95 to 100%. A life cycle of 6 to 7 days was found at 80 °F. Oviposition was studied at 80 °F and 70 to 75% r.h.; the finite rate of increase (λ) was 3.33 female offspring per female per week. Approximately three Cryptolestes turcicus (Grouvelle) eggs were required to rear one B. keegani to adulthood at 80 °F and 70 to 75% r.h. Female B. keegani that consumed one C. turcicus egg per day were able to oviposit. The hosts investigated included eggs of six species of beetles, and two species of mites that infest stored grains.
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