Evaluation of Malathion, Synergized Pyrethrum, and a Diatomaceous Earth as Protectants Against Insects in Sorghum Grain … In Small Bins

Delmon W. La Hue

No 312268, Marketing Research Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program

Abstract: Excerpts from the report: Sorghum grain in farm storage is usually infested by stored-grain insect pests soon after harvest, unless control measures are applied. The sorghum grain used in this study was stored on the farm for about 6 weeks, during which time it became infested by a variety of insects. Cool winter weather then prevented a great amount of damage during further temporary storage in a metal holding bin. The primary objectives of this study were to compare the effectiveness of malathion and synergized pyrethrum emulsions and a diatomaceous earth in controlling the existing insect infestations and in preventing the establishment of other infestations during a continuous exposure to free-moving insect populations released in the storage area.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 18
Date: 1967-06
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.312268

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