Corn is a common cereal that is widely used in human food and animal feed due to its high nutrition and good taste. However, stored corn can sometimes have worms, which not only affects the quality and taste of the corn, but also causes economic losses. This article will explain the causes and solutions for storing corn raw worms.
1. The reason for storing corn worms.
Corn raw bugs are mainly due to the following reasons:
1.Storage environment problems: During the storage of corn, if the environment is humid and stuffy, it will be easy to breed insects.
2.Problems with corn itself: Corn may be contaminated or eggs remain during harvesting, drying, storage, etc., which will cause corn to grow insects.
3.Seasonal factors: Summer is the peak of insect activity, and if corn is not well stored and managed during this period, it is easy to get bugs.
Second, the method of storing corn to prevent insects.
To prevent corn from growing insects, the following measures can be taken:
1.Drying: Drying is an effective way to prevent corn from growing insects. During the drying process, moisture and impurities can be removed from the corn while killing eggs and bacteria. Choose sunny weather to dry and avoid moisture and rain.
2.Cold storage: Low temperatures can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bugs. Corn can be stored in a well-ventilated, cool, dry place, or frozen before storage to extend shelf life and prevent bug breeding.
3.Airtight storage: Keeping corn in an airtight container or bag can prevent bug infestation. At the same time, you can add an appropriate amount of natural insect repellent such as pepper and star anise to the container or bag to prevent the breeding of insects.
3. Treatment methods for storing corn worms.
If the stored corn has worms, the following measures can be taken to deal with it:
1.Sift out the bugs: Place the corn on a sieve and use the sieve to sift out the bugs, or blow the bugs off with the wind. This method removes most of the bugs.
2.Drying and insect repellent: Corn is dried in the sun to kill insects by using high temperatures and dryness. This method can remove some bugs, but care should be taken to avoid exposure to the sun that can cause the corn to spoil.
3.Airtight storage: Keeping corn in an airtight container or bag can prevent bug infestation. At the same time, you can add an appropriate amount of natural insect repellent such as pepper and star anise to the container or bag to prevent the breeding of insects. If the corn has worms, the above measures can be taken to deal with it. In order to ensure the quality and taste of corn, it is recommended to take effective insect control measures during storage to avoid the occurrence of insects.
I hope the above methods can help you solve the problem of corn worms.