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are listed below. It is important to note that there are limited numbers of naturallyoccurring biological control agents:Primary PestsParasitic wasp of grain- Anisopteromalus calandraeChoetospila elegansLariophagus distinguendusPredaceous mitesWarehouse pirate bug - Xylocoris flavipesSecondary PestsPredaceous mitesWarehouse pirate bug - Xylocoris flavipesIndianmeal mothHabrobracon hebetorPredaceous mitesTrichogramma pretiosumWarehouse pirate bug - Xylocoris flavipesFigure 1.20
INSECTICIDE TREATMENTSEmpty bin treatments include residual insecticides applied in and around the fan, aerationducts, auger, door openings, and hatch covers, or fumigants, before bins are filled atharvest. Commercial facilities must comply with the Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA) bin entry permits. Following are pesticides available for treatingempty bins:Insecticides Labeled for Use as Empty Bin TreatmentsActive Ingredient Example Brands Comments / Usage(a.i.)CyfluthrinTempo Sc UltraPremise Spray®Most effective residual as compared withmalathion and chloripyrifos-methyl.Chlorpyrifos-methyl Reldan 4E® Can only be applied from outside of bin andsprayed downward into the bin. Degradeson hot surfaces.Diatomaceous earth(DE)Insecto, Protect-it®Excellent empty bin treatment. Specialgrade required for grain use. Must use DElabeled for grain.Malathion Malathion No longer recommended for empty grainbins because of high insect resistance andrapid degradation in warm, relatively moistgrain.Chlorpyrifos-methyl+ cyfluthrinStorcide®Can only be applied from outside of bin andsprayed downward into bin. It is notrecommended for grain intended for export.Chloropicrin Chlor-o-pic® Empty bin fumigant, under false floor,aeration tubes, and tunnels.Methyl bromide Brom-o-gas®, Empty bin fumigant; seldom used.
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