central South Dakota | dogg4585 - 6/27/2015 15:22
I forgot to treat my seed wheat when we binned it this week. What do I do to keep bugs out without emptying it and refilling it?
I use aluminum phosphide, also (restricted use). My understanding is the gas is heavier than air, so liberally sprinkling on top of grain will get the job done. If a bottle treats 5000 bushels and I have 7500 bu. in bin, I'll use 2 full bottles to make sure I do in the little buggers. That is how I've done it a number of times, and got the job done. After treating and waiting a number of days, I check bin to make sure of the kill. Especially center of pile. Pile needs to be level or concave, to keep center from getting out of shape (building moisture or heat). I also poke through pile under eave door and into center to make sure no moisture gathered and created problems (for me, is more of a problem with modest snow melting). |
seed wheat bin insecticide
