Copra obtained from commonly cultivated varieties / cultivars is attacked by various insect
pests in store.
Among these ham beetle, (Necrobia rufipes) and saw toothed grain beetle, (Oryzaphilus surinamensis) are of major importance, which can cause more than 15 per cent loss to copra when stored for more than six months.
Following precautions are to be taken for the safe storage of copra for more than three months:
Dry the produce to 4 per cent moisture content.
Avoid heap storage, which causes maximum damage.
Store copra in netted polythene bags or gunny bags.
