Comparative Studies on Grain Quality and Pesticide Residues in Maize Stored in Hermetic and Polypropylene Storage Bags

The conventional method of grain storage involving the use polypropylene bags in conjunction with pesticides and hermetic are paramount developing countries. However, there is limited information on quality pesticide residue concentration maize stored such bags. This work determined concentrations Maize samples for a period one year were obtained from three major growing communities Ashanti region Ghana analyzed quality, aflatoxin content using standard methods. amount diseased, discolored, broken, insect-damaged, stained, germinated, shriveled, total defective, inorganic organic matter was significantly lower than that polypropylene. Levels higher (13.9 ppb–20 ppb) (0.90 ppb–2.6 ppb). Out 35 screened, only lambda-cyhalothrin detected deltamethrin presence these residues may be due to their long-lasting abilities. above maximum limit (MRL) 0.02 mg/kg, but have no significant effect health. Deltamethrin hermetically below MRL. In conclusion, grains Education promotion utilization should priority storing supplying safe consumers.