06/05/2026
"Tiny holes in your stored beans? Bruchid beetles are to blame! ๐
These small weevils can destroy up to 40% of your bean harvest in storage if left unchecked. In Tanzania alone, they cause an estimated 40% annual losses in stored bean harvests. ๐ฟ
Warm, humid conditions in East Africa during the April-May harvest season create perfect breeding conditions for these destructive pests.
https://divisi.africa/insights/bean-bruchid-damage-control-post-harvest-protection-2026/