Digest-Sep2011_Aug22.pdf

Throwing it all away?

If you treat your bins for storing canola with malathion, you could be throwing away more than your own canola investment. That’s because your canola’s high oil content could allow it to absorb residues from bin walls even if the seed isn’t treated directly. And if traces of malathion exceeding the Maximum Residue Limits are found in your canola, it could result in the rejection of shipments, millions of dollars in costs and increased monitoring. Fortunately, following proper canola storage practices can keep your canola investment safe and insect free without insecticide. These practices include:

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