Grain storage safety advice

12 December 1997

Grain storage safety advice

Topic sheets giving advice on the safe storage of grain are now available from the HGCA.

Integrated Grain Storage Strategies explains a cost-effective approach using grain drying and cooling to minimise pest numbers, so pesticide use is minimised. Regular monitoring of insect populations determines whether a surface pesticide is needed. Effective Phosphine Fumigation of Grain outlines a realistic option for treating infested grain in-situ. The new application technique uses gas held in cylinders to provide automatic dosing. It is currently awaiting PSD registration.