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Clean up grain storages before temperatures rise

GRAIN growers are advised to closely monitor their grain storages over the coming weeks as increasing temperatures are likely to stimulate stored grain insect pest activity.

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 Grain residues in storages or older grain stocks held over from last season provide ideal breeding sites for pests, says grain storage expert Chris Warrick. Picture Ben White.

Grain residues in storages or older grain stocks held over from last season provide ideal breeding sites for pests, says grain storage expert Chris Warrick. Picture Ben White.

Grain remaining on-farm from the previous harvest is a common breeding ground for pests, so growers are encouraged to regularly monitor stored grain and clean up any grain residues. The Grains Research...

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