Insect Control
31/07/2016
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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
18/07/2016
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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
22/06/2016
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Killing storage pests without mercy
Source link GRDC Author: Andrew Ridley, Philip Burrill and Pat Collins, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Take home message Results of trial fumigations conducted
22/06/2016
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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
13/02/2016
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Grain Aeration
GroundCover Supplement – Grain Storage (Issue 119, Nov–Dec 2015)
Explore the GroundCover Supplement: Grain Storage (Issue 119, Nov–Dec 2015), featuring the latest research, grower case studies, and practical strategies for on-farm grain storage. Topics include phosphine resistance, aeration cooling, nitrogen storage technology, grain hygiene, and tools helping growers improve grain quality and profitability.
27/11/2015
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Insect Control
Oxygen Starvation Trial (GRDC Ground Cover)
WA growers will put controlled-atmosphere technology through its paces this harvest,
as part of research into chemical-free alternatives for stored-grain insect control
19/11/2015
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Search continues for phosphine alternatives (GRDC Groundcover)
It seems unlikely there will be a single solution to replace the highly effective phosphine. Rather, a suite of alternatives will be required, applied with tactical precision to extend the life of phosphine and maintain Australia’s export commitment of nil live insects in grain shipments
19/11/2015
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It’s all in the seal (GRDC Groundcover)
Replacing oxygen in grain storage silos with nitrogen has proven an effective way to remove insects at all stages of their life cycle, leaving stored grain – be it wheat or canola – preserved, residue-free and subject to no withholding periods.
19/11/2015
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Reduced pest burden slows resistance (GRDC Groundcover)
This GRDC GroundCover feature brings together two articles exploring the benefits of aeration cooling in grain storage, including solar-powered aeration systems and research showing how cooler grain temperatures can reduce insect pressure and help slow phosphine resistance development.
19/11/2015
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