Grain Mites

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Fraggle

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Grain Mites
« on: June 18, 2012, 09:08 »
Ok, Im trying not to go into panic mode here, but this morning I noticed the inside of the black plastic bin I use to keep my Layers Pellets in looked dusty...on closer inspection...they were moving!!!  Having had a quick google, I'm pretty convinced theyre Grain Mites.  Should I be concerned?

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8doubles

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Re: Grain Mites
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2012, 11:36 »
Nothing to panic about, there is likely to be some in all of the bread and other cereal products we eat !
I have seen lots in grain silos before they are cleaned ready for refilling.

They still give you that `crawly' feeling when you find them ! :lol:

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Chrysalis

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Re: Grain Mites
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2012, 11:40 »
Just googled and found this....

The best way to control an infestation is to turn the binned grain several times, a practice that will kill most of the mites or dry the grain. Fumigation is ineffective because of the unusual ability of mites to survive under adverse conditions. Aerating grain after harvesting will help to keep an infestation in check. In addition, bins should be cleaned and treated with an approved structural insecticide.

Don't seem to infect the birds though....That's a whole other story!


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