371
Accession Number
15906
Title Of Article Chaper
Methods of Applying Carbon Dioxide for Insect Control in Stored Grain
Title Of Journal Book
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Advances in Agricultural Technology AAT-S-13
Pages
8
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Three methods of applying carbon dioxide to grain stored in silos are described. One method involves purging a full silo from the top, another involves purging a full silo from the bottom, and the third involves introducing carbon dioxide in the grain stream as a silo is being filled. Comparative purge times, carbon dioxide requirements, and costs are given. Modification of storage- facility atmosphere is a promising method to achieve residue-free insect control, and the merits of using carbon dioxide and nitrogen for this purpose are compared.
Keywords
insecticide;pesticide;fumigation;chemical;nitrogen
pub_id
371