The article presents detailed informations emanated out of various research reports on various aspects of biology (comparative biology on different hosts, seasons and species), varietals screening and the management of pulse beetles through eco-friendly, chemical and IPM techniques in storage conditions. There is insufficient information on long term use of various toxin grain protectants used against pulse beets in storage, the doses required and the recovery rate of beetle species on treated seeds. Based on these, increased attention and research on adoption of better methods like host plant resistance, biopesticides etc., that meet environmental and food safety requirements, is advocated.
Bruchid, Callosobruchus spp, Comparativebiology, Pulsebeetle, Resistance
