Successful Grain Fumigation
Grain Facility Insect Management Series by: Bryan Giroux, Perry Nettles, & Dustin Corlett
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Coverage in North America
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For 55 Years Grain Fumigation…Has Evolved Out Of Convenience…
It is time to Rethink…
Fumigation Option
Preparing for a Successful Fumigation
Maximize Beneficial Results
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Phosphine Methyl Bromide Sulfuryl Fluoride
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Fumigant Efficacy Relationship
Grain FumigationTreatment Choice
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Preparing for a Successful Grain Fumigation
Basics of Pest Management•Clean Empty Storages•Treat Empty Storages•Clean Perimeter Spillage•Treat Perimeter•Clean Idle Transfer Equipment•Treat Idle Transfer Equipment
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Basics of Pest Management•Developing a Plan
• Permanently Seal Base of Storage• Caulk and Seal Fan• Seal Storage w/No Excuses
Preparing for a Successful Grain Fumigation
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What causes gas lose? Aeration & Dust Systems
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Grain Fumigation Options
Phosphine•Metal Phosphide•Cylinderized PhosphineSulfuryl Fluoride•ProFume ®
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Familiarize yourself with labelsDevelop FMPSafety PlanMonitoring PlanSite Suitability
Grain Fumigation Options
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Eco2-Fume
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VAPORPH3
OS and HDS Technology
Solutions tophosphine resistance?
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“Trusted for Quality, Safety and Service”Integrated Pest Management & Fumigation Services
“Trusted for Quality, Safety and Service”Integrated Pest Management & Fumigation Services
“Trusted for Quality, Safety and Service”Integrated Pest Management & Fumigation Services
“Trusted for Quality, Safety and Service”Integrated Pest Management & Fumigation Services
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Maximize Beneficial Results
Post Fumigation Follow‐up•Review gas monitoring results•Use traps to monitor results•Watch grain temperatures•Consider top dressing storage
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10:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:00 PM12:00 AM 4:00 AM 8:00 AM10:00 AM 12:00 PM 2:00 PM
Silo 4 Top 860 855 855 848 841 724 717 738 774 768
Silo 4 Middle 917 859 859 844 835 726 701 678 667 651
Silo 4 Bottom 885 885 885 641 612 544 501 567 588 421
Silo 15 Top 1824 1792 1344 1257 1257 1314 1280 1235 1165 1152
Silo 15 Middle 46 94 1689 1330 1330 1132 1141 303 265 245
Silo 15 Bottom 754 534 567 876 534 447 412 393 423 220
Silo 24 Top 940 1139 1139 1140 1138 1138 1130 1134 962 951
Silo 24 Middle 1025 1103 1103 1105 1105 1062 1075 1074 854 864
Silo 24 Bottom 990 1119 1119 1115 1115 961 1100 1005 867 873
Cubic Feet VaporPhos Average
Silo 4 3,639 cft 85 grams 741.5333
Silo 15 6,735 cft 145 grams 878.5
Silo 24 13,591 cft 255 grams 1048.167
FumigatingorFumiguessing
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Pitfall traps
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Use the data given
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The take home message:
Refocus on Effective Fumigation:
Monitor;Insect Levels,
Fumigant Levels, and Performance of
Treatment
Back to the
Basics;Clean, Treat, and Plan for Success
Consider Residuals Insecticides as part of a stronger IPM
Program