How do I store chana and lentil grain to prevent pulse beetle (bruchid) damage?

The pulse beetle or bruchid lays eggs on the grain and the larvae bore inside, leaving round exit holes, and it multiplies fast in warm storage, so the key is to store fully dry grain in clean, airtight containers that cut off oxygen. Sun-dry the pulses well before storage, use airtight metal bins or hermetic bags, and mixing a little neem leaf powder or food-grade inert dust can help for small lots. For larger stocks, recommended fumigation by trained handlers following the label can be used, kept separate from grain for immediate eating. Confirm safe methods with your KVK.