Citation
Caliboso F.M., . and Sayaboc P.D., . and Benigno E.A., . and Hilario J.M., . (1984) Rodent losses in commercial grain storage. In: Seminar on Health and Ecology in Grains Post-Harvest Technology, 21-24 Aug 1984, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
Abstract
The field survey in Philippines revealed that the average population and consumption of rodents are 111 and 3.6 kg. of grains respectively. The stomach contents of rodents in government warehouses were found to have 99.5 per cent grain component while those collected from private warehouses contained 90 per cent grains. The Norway rat Rattus mindanensis Mearns were the prevalent rodent species found in storage. The grains contaminated with rodent hairs urine and feces were infected with Aspergillus flavus and A. ochraceus. A control program consisting of chronic poison baiting warehouse trapping and maintenance of sanitation and hygiene in and around the warehouse reduced losses by 87%. A benefit cost ratio of 1.36 was achieved by implementing the control program for 6 mos.
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Abstract
The field survey in Philippines revealed that the average population and consumption of rodents are 111 and 3.6 kg. of grains respectively. The stomach contents of rodents in government warehouses were found to have 99.5 per cent grain component while those collected from private warehouses contained 90 per cent grains. The Norway rat Rattus mindanensis Mearns were the prevalent rodent species found in storage. The grains contaminated with rodent hairs urine and feces were infected with Aspergillus flavus and A. ochraceus. A control program consisting of chronic poison baiting warehouse trapping and maintenance of sanitation and hygiene in and around the warehouse reduced losses by 87%. A benefit cost ratio of 1.36 was achieved by implementing the control program for 6 mos.
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| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SB189.73 A816 1984 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | Grain |
| AGROVOC Term: | Rodents |
| AGROVOC Term: | Storage |
| AGROVOC Term: | Rodenticides |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 00:52 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7456 |
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