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Grain Fumigation – A Guide

In order to kill grain pests at all stages of their life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult), phosphine gas needs to reach, and be maintained

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Finding storage pests early

Source Link GRDC Author: Greg Daglish, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Take home message A pilot study in southern Queensland demonstrated that combining the

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Stored Grain bag fumigation
Insect Control

Grain bags – Fumigation

Two methods for fumigating and venting grain bags with phosphine have been trialed. While passively venting a grain bag is possible, it takes significantly longer

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Best Grain Storage Solutions
Insect Control

Grain Protectants Prevent Pests

Grain protectants prevent pests Grain protectants are one of many management tools for preventing pests in stored grain and have a particular role in unsealed

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Stored Grain pressure testing
Grain Storage Facilities

Pressure testing sealable silos

Fumigating with phosphine in unsealed silos does not kill pests at all stages of their life cycle. Repeat fumigations in unsealed silos increases resistance levels

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