Maximize Your Carry by Protecting Grain in Storage

Maximizing the value of every bushel is key to running a successful operation. Whether you’re storing grain for a few months or holding onto it through the winter, protecting your grain in storage is essential to ensuring you get the best possible return.

Stored grain insects don’t discriminate based on your region—or your storage timeline. Thankfully, effective grain protectants like Gravista^®-D Insecticide are here to help you protect your investment. Read on to learn more about why using grain protectants like Gravista^®-D Insecticide is essential and how you can increase your ROI.

Why Protect Your Grain in Storage from Insects?

Stored grain faces a range of threats, including insects, mold, and temperature fluctuations. These issues can lead to significant shrink if not managed properly. Aeration and monitoring can help with moisture and temperature, but insects require a proactive approach. Treating with a grain protectant like Gravista^®-D Insecticide allows you to not only prevent damage but also maintain the quality of your grain, ensuring you get the best price when you sell.

The Numbers Behind Your Increased ROI

At our Central Life Sciences facility in Dallas, TX, we conducted a 60-day trial measuring grain loss due to insect damage in untreated versus treated corn. We found untreated corn experienced a 1.78% dry matter loss, plus an additional 0.46% from fines. In contrast, corn treated with Gravista^®-D Insecticide showed no insect damage and complete mortality of pests. Untreated corn had up to 14% of kernels damaged, which could reduce its grade and lead to rejection. With a 2.24% loss translating to 10 cents per bushel at $4/bu corn, the investment in grain protectants like Gravista^®-D offers significant returns, especially when considering potential penalties for grain quality.

Key Benefits of Gravista^®-D Insecticide

• The only dual-purpose, dry product on the market that combines a synergized adulticide with an insect growth regulator
• For use in stored grain sorghum (milo), corn, popcorn, barley, oats, rice, rye, and wheat.
• Helps control weevils and other listed pests, to reduce dockage and shrink, and maximize your ROI.

Maximizing your grain carry starts with effective storage. By choosing insect control solutions from Bug Free Grains, you can help ensure your investment is protected from insects. Invest in the right protection today to preserve the value of your grain and secure a better return on your investment.

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