Pest Control (India) Pvt. Ltd. (PCI) in association with GrainPro Inc., USA has introduced the unique ‘Green’ storage system, based on the ‘hermetic storage’ technique that keeps commodities free of infestation, whilst preserving physical qualities such as nutritional value, colour, aroma, moisture content & germination capacity of the seed. Unlike other pest management methods, including fumigation which are curative and not preventive, the ‘hermetic storage’ system does both, providing the added advantage of preserving insect-free stock for much longer durations, without the use of pesticides or fumigants which often leave residues in the stock.

Consumer demand for organic produce, free of chemicals and insects, is fueling the demand for such alternative technologies for the protection of stored grain. The remarkable aspect of the hermetic storage systems, branded ‘Coccoon’ and ‘SuperGrainBag’, are their simplicity and ease of application, using nature to cure its own problem! For example, when infested grain is enclosed in such a ‘Coccoon,’ the insects deplete the existing oxygen through their breathing, replacing the space with carbon dioxide and eventually creating such a low oxygen environment that it becomes impossible for them to survive. The special material used in the product prevents any further ingress of oxygen from entering the enclosed space, thereby keeping it in equilibrium and free of any infestation for very long periods of time. This also helps in keeping the quality of the product intact.

Storage in the sub-tropical countries like India is a challenging task, with losses frequently occurring due to infestation, rodents, discolouration, moulds, breakage, and aroma and germination loss becoming unacceptably high. Cocoons & SuperGrainBags can prevent and reduce these losses, allowing for long-term storage of commodity for six months or more, thus providing the ability to market stocks when trade prices are more favourable. For large storage requirements, the Cocoon fits the bill better whereas for small storage, from 50 Kgs to 1000 kgs, SuperGrainBags are more appropriate. Cocoons can store commodities even without extensive infrastructure, mechanical devices, and electricity. They can be easily & safely installed even at sites where infrastructure is not readily available. They are made of specially manufactured ultra-violet resistant PVC, airtight membranes and fitted with extruded zipper fasteners. Cocoons™ and SuperGrainBags™ are currently used in more than 40 countries, by different government agencies, private firms and farmers. Pest Control (India) Pvt. Ltd. offers a comprehensive range of professional pest management services, quality products and equipment, through a nationwide network of over 150 offices.