Monitoring stored grain for insect pest infestations

One of the best ways to prevent insect infestations is to monitor bin-stored grain every 2 weeks to detect early signs of deterioration or infestation. This section explains several devices you can use to sample grain and check for insects.Trapping insectsTrapping to determine the presence of insect pests in stored grains is a simple and cost-effective way to monitor for infestations and identify insect pests so that you can make decisions about insect control.How to use pit-fall trapsProbe pit-