Grain Fumigation
Ever since the 70s, a large number of insects have entered the US territory, causing more damage than before and pushing people to construct more ingenious ways of countering them. Nowadays we can find the sawtooth grain beetle, grain weevil, fungus beetle, flour beetle, foreign grain beetle, and others that have breached our shored.
It’s also a fact that winters are now getting warmer, and general bristol pest control treatments can’t handle keeping the grain free from infestations we need more specific treatments. Here are some grain fumigation techniques which may help you with this:
Grain “protectants”
These insecticides are applied to the bulk grain as soon as the grain hits the storage bin. Potent and efficient, the treatment is meant to offer protection for approximately one season. For farmers looking to keep the grain for longer than six months, this process is vital.
Nonetheless, remember that the adequate calibration of the application process is vital in ensuring that the protectant is evenly distributed throughout the grain. If you have a caterpillar and beetle problem, the insecticide works wonders.
A surface dressing
Known as a “cap out”, the surface dressing can be readily applied to prevent insects from entering the top of the grain surface. This method is used to control surface infestations from moths, including the Indian meal month. If you’re not using the protectant that we’ve previously spoken about, a surface dressing can reduce the chances of grain mass infestations.
However, there are a couple of essential steps to follow with grain fumigation services before going forward: first of all, remember to apply the surface dressing as a coarse spray in the appropriate amount of water –enough to obtain adequate coverage of the area. The water recommendation will differ from product to product, thus check the label before using it. Afterwards, put the insecticide into the top 4 inches of grain surface, and you’re done.
