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Cultural Control of bruchid

• Dry the pods to optimum kernel moisture level of about 7 %.
• Store the pods in polythene-lined gunny bags and fill the top surface of the bag with a layer of 3 cm ht. sand.
• Mouth of bags should not be stitched or closed to avoid germination loss.
• Care should be taken to avoid breakage
• Broken seeds should not be stored for long periods.
• Dust an inert substance such as ABCD (attapulgite-based clay dust)