The Larger Grain Borer
The larger grain borer, known scientifically as Prostephanus truncatus
belongs to the hexapods class of the arthropoda phylum and of the
coleoptera order. This insect has been thought of in a lot of
situational analysis to be a pest. The larger grain borer has been
observed in countless situations to be unacceptably abundant. It has
also been known to obstruct the storage of most produce.
Prostephanus truncatus was first discovered in the 1970s in East Africa. However, it has migrated to many parts of the world. This pest is largely known as a storage pest and in some rare cases, a field pest. It mostly feeds on maize and cassava. However in some cases, it feeds on other dried root crops, bamboo, rattan, wheat, dried sorghum and sweet potatoes. This grain borer has been observed by most entomologists to bore or create holes in grains as they feed.
There are several ways of controlling the activities of the larger
grain borer. But the question is, what method is the best? I do not
know. But most agricultural researchers have been able to determine some
methods that are appropriate in controlling the LGB. For relatively
lower populations of the LGB, using the cultural method of pest control
would be a great way of ensuring the safety of your produce by engaging
in good horticultural practices such as keeping your store houses and
farms clean. Also, pesticides with their active ingredient being Lamda Cyhalothrin, pyrethrin
or other active ingredients that are approved by relevant standard
boards of your respective countries can be used in their recommended
amounts in controlling the LGB. I know some people might want to go
“organic”. It is actually awesome to prefer organic methods because it’s
the only sure way we can foster the environmental integrity of our
surroundings. Neem extracts can also be mixed with
water and sprayed on crops to control the LGB. Neem extracts contain an
active ingredient called azadirachtin, which paralyses most insects by
interfering their neural activities, leading to their demise.
Keeping the larger grain borer from your fields and produce will assist in augmenting your yields and preserving your stored produce.
Prostephanus truncatus was first discovered in the 1970s in East Africa. However, it has migrated to many parts of the world. This pest is largely known as a storage pest and in some rare cases, a field pest. It mostly feeds on maize and cassava. However in some cases, it feeds on other dried root crops, bamboo, rattan, wheat, dried sorghum and sweet potatoes. This grain borer has been observed by most entomologists to bore or create holes in grains as they feed.
There are several ways of controlling the activities of the larger
grain borer. But the question is, what method is the best? I do not
know. But most agricultural researchers have been able to determine some
methods that are appropriate in controlling the LGB. For relatively
lower populations of the LGB, using the cultural method of pest control
would be a great way of ensuring the safety of your produce by engaging
in good horticultural practices such as keeping your store houses and
farms clean. Also, pesticides with their active ingredient being Lamda Cyhalothrin, pyrethrin
or other active ingredients that are approved by relevant standard
boards of your respective countries can be used in their recommended
amounts in controlling the LGB. I know some people might want to go
“organic”. It is actually awesome to prefer organic methods because it’s
the only sure way we can foster the environmental integrity of our
surroundings. Neem extracts can also be mixed with
water and sprayed on crops to control the LGB. Neem extracts contain an
active ingredient called azadirachtin, which paralyses most insects by
interfering their neural activities, leading to their demise.Keeping the larger grain borer from your fields and produce will assist in augmenting your yields and preserving your stored produce.
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