E2B—Lancaster Fuming, Saturday, Juna 2,1984
NEWARK, Del. In another
month area fanners will be har
vesting their wheat and barley.
Many producers store this grain on
the farm, so it’s a good idea to
prepare the bins ahead of time,
says University of Delaware ex
tension county agent Dean Belt.
“Before tackling the job, take
steps to protect yourself,” the
agent advises. “Don’t go into a
grain bin without a good particle or
dust respirator. The dust
especially mold spores poses a
serious health hazard.” Also
provide as much air circulation
through the area as possible while
cleaning.
Thoroughly clean all ceilings,
ledges and walls, removing dust,
dirt and old grain. Clean the out
side storage area, removing any
spilled grain and trash. This will
help discourage rodents. “Don’t
forget to remove old grain left in
the combine and grain-haulm?
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equipment,” Belt says, “though
hopefully you’ve already done
this.”
Next take the necessary repairs
to waterproof and rodent-proof the
bins. You should now be ready to
spray.
Spray walls, ceilings, ledges and
other surfaces using one of the
following treatments:
•Methoxychlor 50% WP 1
pound in 3 gallons of water (treats
500 square feet).
* Methoxychlor 25% EC 1
quart in 3 gallons of water (treats
500 square feet).
•Malathion (premium grade)
1 pint in 3 gallons of water (treats
500 square feet).
* Pyrethrins 6% EC plus
piperonyl butoxide 60% - in 1 pint in
7 gallons of water (treats 700
square feet). Read the label, follow
directions carefully and use an
approved chemical respirator
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The bins are now ready to be
filled, but to protect new grain
from insects during storage, Belt
also recommends using a grain v
protectant applied as the grain
enters the auger. The only product
labeled for direct application to
grain is premium grade malathion
57% EC at the rate of 1 pint in 2 to 5
gallons of water per 1,000 bushels
Agriculture not only gives riches
to a nation, but the only riches she
can call her own • Johnson
Indeed, farming can be a richly rewarding pro
fession. But it can also be a very risky one. For the
farmer is subject not only to the changes in the
marketplace, but to those of nature as well.
We at Bank of Lancaster County salute all of you
who have made farming your chosen field.
We know that from time to time you may need help in keeping your operation
operating At such times, you need a banker who understands farming from
the ground up That banker is Bob Badger, head of our Agricultural Loan
Division For years now, Bob has been helping area farmers
“grow ’ with loans for machinery, livestock, construction,
mortgages and other operating expenses Visit Bob at our
Strasburg office, or give him a call and he’ll visit you
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of grain.
When the bin is full, spray 1 to 2
gallons of this mixture on the
surface to protect the top layer.
Repeat whenever the surface is
disturbed.
“A few precautions taken early
can save you from many problems
later,” Belt concludes. “Sanitation
before filling is a must. Store grain
at the proper moisture level, and
store only clean grain. If you apply
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safety equipment. If you do all this,
you and your grain should be hi
good shape.”
The Delaware Cooperative
Extension Service has published a
new fact sheet, “Controlling Stored
Grain Pests,” available at county
extension offices in Newark (451-
2506), Dover (736-1448) and
Georgetown (856-5230).
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