Pests of Stored Grains and Their Management

M.C.Bhargava (Author), K.C. Kumawat (Author)

9789387973671

Hardback, published 5 July 2019

256 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.49 kg

The book presents information about insects and other pests that affect stored grains and grain products in a simple, clear language that is easily comprehensible to readers. It provides a global perspective on the topic and covers various aspects of post-harvest handling, including storage requirements and techniques, as well as different types of storage structures and containers. The book also discusses various pests that can affect stored grains, such as insects, mites, birds, rodents, and microorganisms, and provides information on fumigants and their use, as well as safety measures to prevent poisoning. Additionally, the book covers management strategies for dealing with stored grain pests. The revised edition offers readers a comprehensive overview of the progress made in the field of storage entomology and serves as a valuable source of information on the topic. The book includes multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter to aid students in their learning, as well as color images of insects and pests to help with identification.

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Insect Infestation and Losses in Storage
• Chapter 3: Estimation and Detection of Insect
• Chapter 4: Insect Pests of Stored Grain and Grain Products
• Chapter 5: Mites Pests of Stored Food Products
• Chapter 6: Avian Pests
• Chapter 7: Rodents and Their Management
• Chapter 8: Micro Organism
• Chapter 9: Store Grain Insect Pests of Quarantine Significance for India
• Chapter 10: Methods of Storage
• Chapter 11: Food Grain Storage Organizations in India
• Chapter 12: Fumigants: Properties and Residues in Stored Agro-products
• Chapter 13: Safety Measures Against Poisoning
• Chapter 14: Insecticide Resistance Management
• Chapter 15: Integrated Pest Management in
• Chapter 16: Multiple Choice Questions