Insects

Insects are often responsible for severe losses of the nutritive value in food grains. As a result of their feeding activities, the quality of the grain is lowered, germination is reduced or abnormalities occur during germination.

It should be understood that food grains do not generate or germinate insects. Insects observed in grains will have come from various sources e.g. mode of transport, the floor, walls, roof of the building etc.

It is therefore ideal that inspection be carried out more often on stored products for early detection of infestation and timely control.