Supervising stored grains requires the use of various techniques to make sure that the quality of the grain entering the storage capability does not worsen over time. Relatively few insecticides are at present labeled for use in or on stored grain. However, insecticides are only one alternative in an arsenal of strategies used to defend the stored commodities. In adding to the judicious use of insecticides, the following measures must be included in a total program. The use of sanitation, storing, dry grain and managing temperature and aeration and also regular sampling id required for storing grains. Bin facilities also play a vital role in determining whether grain superiority is maintained and must be inspected frequently for corrosion of any type. Four insecticide healing options in stored grain include applying insecticides as an empty-bin spray, treating the entire grain mass, treating the top of the grain mass and fumigation.

Methods to protect the storage:

Empty-bin sprays are recommended while grain is stored in the summer. If there are hard to clean areas or if there has been a record of insect problems. After bins have been correctly cleaned and inspected and previous to adding new grain, treat the empty bin with a tagged insecticide. Spray to surplus the inside surface and as much of the outside, including the near ground surfaces, aeration ducts and grain handling equipment, as doable. Sprays ought to be concentrated on cracks, crevices and hard to clean areas. Applications must be made at least two weeks prior to adding new grain. Permit 24 hours for sprays to dry. These sprays give a barrier to insects that may be attracted to the storage space facilities and also give control of the insects not removed during the cleaning operation.

Grain protecting:

A grain protectant may be added to the granule when the storage bin is being filled to guard against insect damage. Protectants may also be added to the higher surface of the grain in the bin to protect against spoil from moths and other insects entering the top of the storage facility. Protectants are suggested if grain is going to be stored for extensive periods, in flat structures, under circumstances that support pest development or in facilities with a past of insect damage. Protectants will not get rid of existing infestations and should only be useful to clean, dry grain. The combination of high grain moisture and high temperatures will cut down the residual life of grain protectants.