Prevention Of Stored Product Pests Flashcards
What are the characteristics of Indian meal moths
A grayish band across the upper 1/3 of their reddish bronze wings
What is the medically important beetle that is a quarantinable insect?
Dermestid Beetle (Khapra Beetle)
What are some food items with high insect infestation potential
Grits FLOUR dry mix Rice Ready to eat cereal Macaroni Barley
Pests inspections should be done how often
Every 2 weeks if underway
On a Khapra Beetle, what causes intestinal trauma, eye irritation, dermatitis?
hairs on outside of the larvae
If Less than 7 beetles per pound (other than dermestid and flour) are found on stored products what can you do
Placed in a freezer for at least 3 days
You dispose of the stored product if you find how many beetles and what’s their type
1 living/ dead dermestid larva
3 flour beetles or larva per poking
Or 7 insects
