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Supported Pest Management Methods

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This article explains the pest management methods supported when insect activity is detected in stored grain.

Controlled Atmosphere

Insect control can be achieved by creating a low-oxygen atmosphere through increasing the concentration of other gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) or nitrogen (N₂).

  • Oxygen levels can be monitored in the platform using the Chart tab.

  • Select O₂ to view oxygen concentration trends inside the storage asset.

Fumigation

Fumigation may be applied to control insect infestations.

  • The platform supports planning precision phosphine fumigation processes.

  • Users monitor fumigation progress using Centaur® sensors.

  • Notifications are provided for:

    • Fumigation duration

    • When conditions indicate success can be enabled.

Aeration Cooling

Lowering grain temperature can suppress insect activity.

  • Most storage insect populations are significantly suppressed below 21 °C.

  • Grain temperatures between 16 °C and 21 °C are considered safe for insect management.

  • At these temperatures:

    • Feeding and breeding are slow

    • Complete insect life cycles may take three months or longer

    • Population growth remains minimal

This process can be monitored using the platform’s standard monitoring tools.