Key Points
Grain maintained in good storage conditions will not deteriorate. However, good grain storage requires:
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Regular monitoring for changes in grain temperature or moisture content within the silo.
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Aeration to reduce temperature or moisture content within the silo.
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Monitoring for insect activity in silos by use of pitfall traps or similar.
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When necessary select an appropriate chemical (based on mode of action, toxicity, residual activity and application method) to control insects in grain. There are three products that can be used with treatment costs and suitability for different situations varying markedly.
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Integrating the range of options available to manage grain post harvest will provide the safest, most effective systems for retaining value in grain.