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Problems of UTnypreegs uoflaCtheedmHicearlbmaal rDkreursgs

 How toMinimizetheDeteriorationofHerbalDrugs ?

Preventive Measures

 Goodhygiene inthewarehouse(removalofspillages,
old debris and packaging materials; elimination of
sourcesofinfectionsuchasfloorcracksandcrevices).

 Effectivestockcontrol (regularinspection,rotationof
stock,earlyrecognitionofinfestation).

 Optimum storageconditions (maintenanceofcool,
dryenvironment).

 Goodpackaging (wovensacksandpaperbagsare
penetrablebyinsectsandmites).