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NORRIE * } nearby. . In woden granaries, the insects can carry over from - one season to the next in the cracks and crevices in the "| Farm Soene STORED GRAIN INSECTS Every year we receive a number of inquiries ig the control of insects in stored grain. Probably the best control is prevention, and this should start before the new grain is placed in the storage bins. Some of the insects, that cause concern such as the granary weevil, the saw toothed grain beetle, and the flour beetle, are all quite small in size, and can be present in considerable numbers in the, grain before their presence is known. . The grain weevil is a typical snout beetle, dark brown in colour, about 4 inch long. The saw toothed grain beetle is about 1-10 of an inch long and is dark red in colour. The flour beetle is about !% of an inch long, and reddish brown. Other insects, that frequently cause damage, are the meal worm and the cadelle. The mealworm resembles a wireworm, is yellow in colour, smooth, shiny bodied, and about one inch long when full grown. The Cadelle is a black beetle, and about 1% inch in length. The damage from all of these insects is basically the same. Insects feeding on the grain consume varying amount of it, therby reducing the weight. Adults may devour their own weight in food each week, while their larvae will consume many times their own weight' during their developmental period. - When either or both the germ and endosperm of the kernel are " destroyed, the value of the grain is greatly reduced, as they are both important nutritive constituents in milled grain for human food and livestock feed. The destruction of the germ reduces or completely destroys the viability of grain used for seed, with the result that damaged grain has to be sown at a higher rate to make allowance for the kernels, that will not germinate. The viability of the seed can also be reduced or destroyed by heating and high moisture, which can be caused by insects infesting stored grain. Insects clustered together in grain bins create, through their metabolism, excess heat and moisture, which are absorbed by the surrounding grain to form "hot spots" in the bin. When warm, moist air rises from the heated area to the cook surface, condensation occurs. Molds and fungi develop, thereby causing the surface grain to cake or spoil. This will give the graina musty odor, with the result that it loses its patability as a livestock feed. The question of how grain becomes infested, is often asked. Insects, which attack stored grain, are often present in feed rooms and bins of livestock feed, and can move quite readily to newly stored gram, if binned bins, and if new grain is stored in a bin, next to one that contains infested grain, the insects can move from the infested grain to the new grain. If new grain is to be stored in bins that were infested with stored grain insects during the past year, the bins should be thoroughly cleaned and treated with a residual spray. This can be made with Malathion or one of the ready prepared mill sprays containing a variety of insecticides. Due to the rapidity with which an insect infestation can build up, it is recommended that grain be checked every two weeks for signs of infestation, especially during the warm months of the year. Heating caused by insect activity may be detected by looking for damp or crusted areas on the surface of the grain, by thrusting a hand into the grain and by checking for abnormal odor. The presence of moist and heated grain a few feet below the surface, may be determind- ed by probing with a metal rod or pipe of small diameter. Tough grain is indicated when the rod will not pass through it as readily as other parts of the bin. . Heating is also indicated when the rod is warm when withdrawn. If grain does become infested in storage, it can be fumigated to kill the insects that are present. However ,as has already indicated, it is best to employ good management practices, and prevent an insect "infestation from taking place. This can be done by good management practices. These include sanitation, use of residual sprays, proper storage of grain, and, if necessary, the application of grain protectants, cold weather transfer, and fumigants. Before placing grain in storage, the bins should be thoroughly cleaned. Accumulations in corners, cracks and crevices, behind partitions, between double 'walls, outside and under bins, should be removed. These sweepings should be removed from the area, and not placed where insects may return to infest newly binned grain. If possible, feed bins and feed rooms, especially those with grinding equipment, should be separate from the feed storage area. Insects will readily migrate to grain stored nearby. And, finally, it should be mentioned, that granaries should be kept in a good state of repair.to minimize the number of harbouring sites where insect populations can exist. The George Stone building Olympic Lottery Tickets --- available at the Port Perry Star at the corner of Perry and Queen St. has just received a new face-lift. The fresh paint help to brighten and clean up the corner. Bo eta p< Cy i (Rn Ly] | | hl . oe x A] | » Scugog Island W.I. Fifteen members attended the Scugog Island W.I. meet- ing held on Wednesday even- ing, July 21st at the Com- munity Hall. We were pleas- ed to welcome Mrs. Marion Carter as a visitor. Mrs. Betty Ann Freeman opened the meeting with the Ode and Collect. The roll call "Bring your oldest reader" did bring forth a good collection and a lively discussion followed. Mrs. Helen Redman, convenor for the evening on the '"Tweeds- muir History' gave the motto with a paper on schools. The minutes were read and adopted and collection and Pennies for Friendship was received. A postcard from Europe was read from one of our members. The 4-H course this fall is "Take a Look at Yourself" and will be led by Mrs. Helen Hortop and Mrs. Ann Chand- ler. A report was given by Mrs. Bonnie Gerrow on our recent Auction Sale which proved to be another worth- while endeavour. The cloth- ing not sold at the sale has been sorted and given to the Crippled Civilians. Our W.I. has been asked to cater to an Auction Sale on Saturday, August 14th, at 11 a.m. on Bigelow Street. The com- mittee in charge to be Mrs. Helen Hortop, Mrs. Bonnie Gerrow and Mrs. Helen Red- man. It was agreed that aluminum windows be order- ed and installed on the Scugog Island Community Hall as soon as the painting Blackstock (continued) last year's contest. The two farthest balloons were returned by Kingston but unfortunately no name was recorded for the sender of either of these. Third farth- est was received from Prince Edward County with the sender being Carol Sam- ells of Bowmanville. These prize winners will be advised of their winnings and be invited to the fair to receive their prizes. Mae Shortridge, lady director, suggested that this year the baking exhibits will be allowed to be sold before the fancy work is released. It is hoped that this new plan will relieve the congestion in the building at closing time. Meeting was adjourned by Ernie Swain. is done. Members had an opportun- ity to see what an excellent job Mrs. Helen Redman is doing with the Tweedsmuir History book which she had on display. A social hour of card bingo and a bounteous . pot luck lunch was enjoyed by all. Next regular meet- ing will be Wednesday, Sept. 15th with Mrs. Valerie Med- way Welch's group "Educa- tion and Cultural Activities" in charge. 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