Stored product pests, notably the Mediterranean Flour moth, cause significant economic losses in grain production. Research reveals these moths can fly distances of 24.7 to 34.3 kilometers but are influenced by pheromones and food cues in their flight behavior. Understanding these factors could enhance management strategies for pest control.

The article discusses the potential use of gamma radiation to control carpet beetles, notorious pests in museums. Researchers tested different radiation doses on various life stages of the beetle, finding higher doses effectively killed larvae while sterilizing adults. This approach presents a safe pest management method for fragile museum artifacts.