Pests affecting grains during storage and their prevention
The most important task after harvesting is storing the crop. Farmers can conserve the crop by using scientific methods. The main cause of pests in most crops is moisture. The main pests in grain storage are of the order Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. 1 Sursuri This insect is brownish black in color. Its head is tilted forward. The length of the Sursuri insect is 2 - 4 mm. Light spots are formed on the wings of sursuri. Storage of grains is harmed by both the bud and the sundae. This caterpillar normally makes the grain hollow by eating it from inside. 2 Khapra Beetle This...
24-Feb-2024
