Question

The preventive and control measures which are used before grains are stored for future use includes:

A. Proper cleaning of the produce before storage 

B. Proper drying of the produce first in sunlight and then in shade 

C. Fumigation using chemicals that can kill pests 

D. All of these

Answer 1

Proper cleaning is required so that fungus or other bacteria’s don’t grow on stored grains. Complete drying is necessary to prevent moisture from spoiling the grains. Fume forming pesticides also aid in food grain storage protection.