… Evidence suggests that hermetic technologies like Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS)
bags can be effective against these key maize storage pests, but sustainable technology
transfer requires that it be profitable for producers. This analysis references dry weight loss
figures from key life science articles and builds on previous value loss … This paper
reviews the maize storage literature in Sub-Saharan Africa and evaluates the potential
performance of PICS bags in comparison with currently promoted storage technologies for …

An initial investigation of the potential for hermetic Purdue improved crop storage (PICS) bags
to improve incomes for maize producers in Sub-Saharan Africa … An initial investigation
of the potential for hermetic Purdue improved crop storage (PICS) bags to improve
incomes for maize producers in Sub-Saharan Africa … maize weevil; larger grain borer …