Wheat is one of the most widely grown grains in India. With a production of 107,860 thousand tons of wheat, India is responsible for 14% of the global wheat supply. India is the leading wheat exporter to countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Malaysia. Once the wheat is exported, it is stored all over the world. One of the most important issues that wheat storage facilities experience is harvest loss due to insect damage. It occurs when the insects breed and increase over time.
Red Flour Beetle, termites, and brown mites are the most notorious pests that damage wheat during storage. As a result, insect infestations result in:
- Lower grain weight
- Reduced nutritional and economic value
- Low rate of seed germination
- Quantity loss of grains
- Quality deterioration of grains
Humans cannot consume the infested grains as they become inedible.
Pakistan, Africa, and Malaysia are some of the countries with the highest post-harvest grain losses.
To combat grain losses, various researches and studies are being carried out. They conclude hermetic bags are effective in controlling grain loss.
Lack of oxygen can reduce the population of Red Flour Beetles:
Red Flour Beetle thrives in damp, oxygen-rich environments. If we control the level of oxygen in the storage facility, we can also control pest infestation. The insects will not be able to multiply in oxygen-deficient surroundings. Therefore, it becomes important to limit the air supply to the storage units.
Hermetic Bags are effective against insect and pest damage. These bags control moisture content by depleting oxygen. As a result, there are no chances of pests, insects, or fungi. As the bags are airtight, the respiration of grains, insects, and molds in the storage will increase CO2 levels. Under such conditions, fungal and insect growths can be inhibited.
Hermetic Bags for increased flour weight:
Hermetic Bags store grains safely in an airtight, self-regulated, and modified atmosphere. These bags also control the moisture content in the grains, which results in increased flour weight and seed germination. As a result, the grain quality will be higher in hermetic bags than the ordinary storage methods.
Reduce insect damage efficiently with SAVE GRAIN BAGS:
Save Grain Bags apply hermetic technology that effectively stores grains in an airtight, self-regulating, and controlled environment. These bags reduce the amount of moisture in the air by removing oxygen. As a result, there are no bugs, insects, or fungi to worry about. Hermetic Bags reduce pest infestation without the use of any harmful pesticides and toxins These bags do not affect the quality of the grain or seed germination. Even the aroma of the grain remains intact. The quality of grains stored in hermetic bags is higher than the grains stored in traditional methods. Moreover, these bags are completely reusable as well as recyclable.
Save Grain Bags are the most efficient and sustainable way to end grain loss when storing wheat.
