A Multifaceted Approach Combining Identity, Preventive Measures, Sanitation, and Tackling of Storage Insect Pest in the Seed Godown

Abstract

Stored insect pests, which include about a number of insect species worldwide, are a threat to seed storage from the field to processing. Only a small number of insects are seriously harming stored seeds, despite the fact that many insects are connected to stored goods globally. Both developed and developing nations are impacted by the global variations in the quantitative losses of seed that are stored. Particularly vulnerable to infestation are seeds kept in bags and bins, which can result in significant post-harvest losses, spoiling, decreased market demand, and financial difficulties. In order to lessen these difficulties, stored seed pests must be effectively managed. Current management strategies use sanitation, management, monitoring, and preventive measures to try to address these problems. Decisions about insect management are guided by the classification of stored seed insect pests according to their feeding habits and degree of damage. Weevils, borers, moths, mealworms, flour moths, cigarette beetles, drug store beetles, mites, and potato tuber moths are examples of common pests. Effective control of storage insect pests requires a variety of management techniques, including physical, biological, botanical, chemical, host plant resistance, and integrated pest management methods.

Cite as:

Sanjoy Kumar Bordolui. (2025). A Multifaceted Approach Combining Identity, Preventive Measures, Sanitation, and Tackling of Storage Insect Pest in the Seed Godown. Research and Reviews: Journal of Environmental Sciences, 7(2), 19–40. 

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15695374