CPM: STORAGE OF FARM PRODUCES

This unit has analyzed the various functions of storage, described the short and long term methods of storage, the menace of storage pest and their control measures. Damages caused by rodents, identification of important species of rodents that causes loss of produce in storage, the principles of rodents control, methods of rodent control and sanitary measures where discussed. Emphasis is generally on prevention rather than control. Control strategies should aim at preventing losses and thus require a pro-active rather than the more normal reactive approach. The most effective control method for rodent is storage under rodent-proof conditions. General sanitary condition when the crops are growing in the field, in and around the store and ware house and observation of principles of rodent control have proved to be the most effective methods of minimizing the menace of rodents during storage of farm produce.