Effects of gamma irradiation on Dermestes peryvianus

Significant losses of food each year are recorded both in developed countries than developing. Democratic Republic of Congo, Dermestes peryvianus is among the main spoilage of organic dried and smoked fish. Conservation methods such as drying, heat, smoking, canning, packaging ... are insufficient and do not meet the producers. Gamma rays are capable, at a dose of 30 Gy to prevent the emergence of nymphs peryvianus Dermestes larvae irradiated. At 50 Gy, they cause sterility in irradiated adult insects. A 300 grays, they are eliminated completely, within 20 days after irradiation.