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A L A B A M A A M A N D A U B U R N U N I V E R S I T I E S Stored Grains 2017 Insect Pest Management Recommendations for IPM-0330 On-farm Stored Commodities in the Southeast All the expense and effort of making a crop can be wasted previous year should be removed from inside the facility as if not enough attention is paid to storage. The key to storing soon as the old crop is shipped. grains and other commodities on the farm is to make storage • Seal any gaps or holes in the sides and roof of the bin, using conditions unfavorable for the survival of stored-grain insects caulk or polyurethane foam. Check to make sure the bottom and molds. The following steps are designed to reduce the seal with the concrete is intact. Prevent water from flowing initial number of insects in the bin, slow the development of underneath the bin by applying plastic roof cement. any remaining insects, and apply corrective measures to reduce • Apply an EPA-approved insecticide (Table 1) on the floors and insect populations if necessary. Following these steps will also sides of empty storage facilities to eliminate insects hiding greatly reduce stored-grain molds and associated mycotoxins. in cracks and crevices and to create a first line of defense against any insects that do find their way into the bin. Spray • Clean storage facilities thoroughly inside and out to eliminate the outside of the bin to a heigh