Farming Monthly National August 2018 | Page 40

| Grain Insect pests affecting the quality of your stored grain and pulses? A low volume insect pest treatment solution. rain-Tect ULV offers effective control and protection against insect pests found in stored grain and pulses. The product forms part of a best practice integrated insect management strategy to minimise the risk of insect infestations, with monitoring traps, housekeeping and the use of control measures providing a complete package. Grain-Tect ULV contains 6 g/l deltamethrin and 54 g/l piperonyl butoxide. It is applied with an industry-standard ultra-low volume applicator with an enclosed nozzle, applied at 42 ml / tonne of stored crop. This application protects the grain and pulses against flying insects for up to three months and crawling species for a year. The product is supplied in a convenient 20 litre container and the cost of treatment is less than £1 per tonne. Grain-Tect ULV is marketed in G the UK by Barrettine Environmental Health the UK through their network of specialist distributors along with, if required, high-accuracy digital dosing pumps. Barrettine Environmental Health supports this integrated insect management strategy with advice on the application of Grain- Tect ULV, installation of application equipment and free guidance on the wider grain store hygiene measures. As part of the grainstore hygiene product support structure, the Barrettine Technical team based in Bristol offer free insect identifica tion to assist and support farmers. For more information about this product or your local distributor contact [email protected] 40 | Farming Monthly | August 2018 www.farmingmonthly.co.uk