Pest Management & Crop Protection
Stored Grain Pest Management Guide
This stored grain pest management guide walks through steps to keep bins clean, check grain condition and monitor for insects so stored crops hold their value.
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The steps on this page
- Clean bins before filling
- Seal bin openings and repair leaks
- Fill with clean dry grain
- Cool grain as conditions allow
- Sample and probe on a schedule
- Record insects or odors found
- Act on problems quickly
- Clean out and record after emptying
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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