Stored Grain Pests Identification

In a deregulated grain market, on-farm storage is now more popular then ever before. But finding insects crawling up the sides of your grain hopper while loading a truck is frustrating and costly to manage. Regular monitoring is the first step to ensure delivery of insect-free grain to market.

Key Points

• Avoid surprises when selling stored grain by monitoring for insect pests monthly.
• Correct insect identification will allow for more targeted pest control options.
• Sample from the top and bottom of grain stores for early pest detection.
• Warming an insect sieve in the sunlight will encourage insect movement, making pests easier to see.
• Exotic pests are a threat to the Australian grains industry – report sightings immediately.

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