The use of either high or low temperatures and different CO2 and O2 concentrations on the storage atmosphere are altematives for fruit desinfestation and others agricultural goods and insect control on grains during storage. These nonchemical methods avoid the use of insecticides, without leaving toxic residues on the storage products. This review evaluate the efficiency of these different nonchemical methods of the control of insects on fruits, vegetables and grains.
insect control; storage products; controlled atmosphere