Primary insects

What are the main pests in storage?

Primary insects

  • Rice Weevil. (Sitophilos oryzae (Linnaeus)) Click for more info. A female lays up to 150 eggs.
  • Angoumois Grain Moth. (Sitatroga cerealella (Olivier)) Click for more info. The white larvae bore into the kernels and eat the inside.
  • Lesser Grain Borer. (Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabricus) Click for more info.

Which are the different stored pests?

Primary and secondary storage insects

  • Rice weevil: Sitophilus oryzae, S.
  • Khapra beetle: Trogoderma granarium.
  • Lesser grain borer/Hooded grain borer/paddy borer beetle: Rhyzopertha dominica.
  • Angoumois grain moth or Grain moth: Sitotroga cerealella.
  • Pulse beetle: Callosobruchus chinensis, C.

Is termite a storage pest?

Several species of dry wood and subterranean termites are storage pests and can become a problem in farmers’ granaries or in village stores. Most of the damage occurs in wooden storage structures, but some subterranean termites also feed directly on the stored grain.

What is the difference between field pest and storage pest?

A field pest is any organism which causes damage to crops when still on the field before harvesting whereas, a storage pest is any organism which causes damage to farm produce in storage.

Where do stored product pests come from?

Non-consumable items that are potential food sources for stored product pests include dried flower arrangements (such as pot pourri), rodent baits, bird seed, dry pet food, animal products made into treats (e.g., rawhides), dog bones and related treats, dried fish and fishmeal, cigars and other tobacco products.

Where do stored product pests live?

Stored product pests live and breed wherever there is a suitable food source. Kitchens, pantries, basements, attics, and closets are all places where these destructive pests feed and reside in homes and businesses. You may also find adults resting on walls, ceilings, or window sills.

Are rats pests?

One of the most common pests around the world is the rat. These long-tailed rodents are found in all corners of the world, except for areas like the Arctic Circle or Antarctica. Infamous pests, rats target kitchens, spread diseases and are even known to bite people.

What is the most common pest?

Here is our list of the top 10 household pests in the U.S.:

  • Ants. There are many species of ants and the type most bothersome to homeowners has a lot to do with where you live.
  • Cockroaches.
  • Rodents.
  • Earwigs.
  • Millipedes.
  • Fleas.

How do you control storage pests?

Management of stored product pests in Warehouses

  1. Maintain store house hygiene brushing the cracks, crevices and corners, removing all debris and cleaning the entire godown before storing the grains.
  2. Reduce moisture content below 10 %
  3. Dry all the bags, bins etc in the sun.

Is a weevil a storage pest?

The main storage pests, apart from rodents, are beetles and moths. Some pests such as grain borers, weevils and Angoumois grain moths are able to feed on whole, healthy grains, they are considered primary pests.

What are some common stored product or pantry pests?

Stored product or pantry pests include several beetles, moths, and a mite that can infest whole grains or processed foods. Usually, the first sign of a problem is the appearance of small beetles crawling over counter tops, moths flying across rooms, or caterpillars crawling up walls or across ceilings.

What are stored product insects and where do they go?

Just a few stored product insects that are common in the UK include: Mill moth. Stored product insects can enter the food chain at any point and they don’t do this just to eat the products: they make their home in them too. This is their harbourage, where they will breed and complete their full life cycle.

What are stored insects and why are they dangerous?

Stored product insects (common species of Beetles, Weevils and Moths in the UK) not only damage foodstuff and raw materials but can also contaminate finished products – making them unfit for use.

What are the different types of food pests?

Stored product or pantry pests include several beetles, moths, and a mite that can infest whole grains or processed foods.