New prospective approaches in controlling the insect infestation in stored grains

• Published in: Journal of Asia-Pacific entomology Vol. 26; no. 2; p. 102058
• Main Authors: Ahmad Mir, Shabir, Bashir Mir, Mudasir, Ahmad Shah, Manzoor, Mumtaz Hamdani, Afshan, Valiyapeediyekkal Sunooj, Kappat, Phimolsiripol, Yuthana, Mousavi Khaneghah, Amin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2023
• Subjects: Cold plasma; Insect infestation; Mortality; Stored grains; Insect infestation; Cold plasma; Mortality; Stored grains
• ISSN: 1226-8615; 1876-7990
• DOI: 10.1016/j.aspen.2023.102058

[Display omitted] •Need of methods for control of insect disinfestation.•Various methods have been explored for insect infestation control of stored grain.•Cold plasma are gaining the importance as providing the safer and efficient tool. After harvest, food grains are kept in storage facilities for longer periods. Grain infestation during storage causes a significant loss in quality and market value. Various chemical methods have been implemented to control insect infestation in stored grains. However, the chemical fumigants for insects have been limited due to the resistance of insects, environmental concerns, and adverse effects on human health. Therefore, there is a need for viable alternatives for insect disinfestation, which can be residue-free and acceptable at the national and international markets. The new techniques used in the grain industry for insect control during storage gave promising results with high mortality. New methods, such as cold plasma, are becoming a safer tool for the disinfestation of stored grains. The new techniques are rapid and can be applied to bulk material without affecting the quality of grains.