Pest Management Professional, May 2014
did you know STORED PRODUCT PESTS Khapra Beetle I t might be one of those events you arent sorry you missed The United States Department of Agricultures USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service declared April Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month Its a good time to know what might be lurking out there One of the most dangerous invasive species is the Khapra Beetle Trogoderma granarium Its been known to eat stored agricultural products including spices grains and packaged foods Damage reports range from 30 percent to 70 percent of the product infested First found in the United States in California in 1953 and in other states in the 1980s and 1990s the various infestations have been eradicated While it prefers hot dry areas the Khapra beetle can live anywhere that is protected from cold Infestations have been found in Maryland Michigan New Mexico and Texas Infestations require long term treatment and can be costly According to the USDA established infestations are difficult to control because the beetle can survive without food for long periods requires little moisture hides in tiny cracks and crevices and is relatively resistant to many insecticides and fumigants Officials are so concerned about future infestations that rice from India and other countries where the Khapra beetle exists is prohibited from entering the United States and subject to penalties of up to 1000 or more Source USDA PMP Books Marketing Matters The Ultimate Reference Guide to Making the Most of your Marketing Money ORDER ONLINE www mypmp net shop 62 May 2014 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net
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