Radio Frequency
Radio frequency, a heat-generating process used extensively in industry, holds promise for postharvest pest control, with limited impact on food quality
Controlled Atmosphere
Controlled atmosphere (CA) treatments involve manipulating the ratio of gasses and the ambient temperature. This type of treatment provides a non-chemical insect control that leaves no residues.
Alternative fumigants: Ethyl Formate
Ethyl formate (EF) occurs naturally in a variety of products and has been shown to have insecticidal properties
Surfactants
Surfactants are chemicals that reduce surface tension in liquids. These studies examine their potential to control pests, as well as tolerance of the commodity to treatment
Hot Water Treatments
Hot water treatments have the potential of providing pest control if a combination of time and temperature could be found to achieve control without significant food quality loss.