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Weevils and bugs crawling in my stored wheat, how do I save it now?

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RRamesh Yadav7 महीने पहले · 276 व्यू

I opened my wheat sacks and small brown weevils are moving inside the grain. How can I save this lot and stop further damage?

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🌾Farmer.in Krishi Teamविशेषज्ञ ✓7 महीने पहले

The brown insect you see is almost certainly the rice weevil or grain weevil, and it breeds inside the grain so the visible bugs are only part of the problem. First, act fast before numbers explode in warm weather. Take the affected grain out into strong sunlight on a clean sheet for a few hours; many adults will leave the hot grain and you can also sieve out broken kernels and powdery dust, which is where most eggs and young stages sit. Second, dry the grain properly. Weevils thrive in damp grain, so sun drying to a safe dry condition (most cereals are considered safe at roughly 10 to 12 percent moisture for longer storage) is the single most useful step. Third, move the cleaned, dried grain into a sealed airtight container or a hermetic bag and pack it full with little air space, because these insects need oxygen and an airtight seal slowly kills them without any chemical. Clean the old bin or drum thoroughly, since cracks hold hidden eggs. If you want to use any fumigant tablet, understand that products like aluminium phosphide are hazardous and restricted, and must only be used by a trained or authorised person following the label and safety rules. For grain you plan to eat soon, sun drying and airtight storage is the safe home route. Confirm safe moisture and storage practice for your area with your local KVK.

SSukhdev Singh7 महीने पहले

Sun drying and then filling a steel drum right to the top worked for me. Leaving air space at the top is where I used to go wrong.

MManoj Kumar7 महीने पहले

I always sieve out the broken grain first. The bugs love the dust and broken bits more than whole kernels.

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