Pulse beetle – Gramophone

The population of Pulse beetle has been observed rapidly after 60 days of stored granular storage period.
Due to the initial loss due to transplantation of beetle in gram, 87.23% seed damage and 37.15% weight loss were observed within 120 days of storage.
In various oils and plant products tested, Neem and castor oil @ 6 ml/kg seed proved effective for four months of storage.
Coat the seed with small quantities of vegetable oil or mix neem leaves in the stored grain.
Dip jute bag in 10% Malathion solution.
use airtight storage structure.
Fumigation with aluminum phosphide protects the seed without affecting the viability.

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