Feed the grain to livestock. Fumigation of Stored Grain Three fumigants are available, each with certain advantages, disadvantages and specific uses. The future regulatory status of these is uncertain. In the past few years, several fumigant active ingredients have lost their federal registrations for stored grains. If the product to be used is old, check the label to ensure that all ingredients are currently approved for this use.
Fumigation is both complicated and risky.
Often, it is best to leave it to professionals. Read, understand and follow all label precautions and instructions. The best advice is to follow Steps 1 through 6 closely to prevent the need for this costly procedure. 1 Colorado State University Cooperative Extension entomologist and professor, bioagricultural sciences and pest management. Go to top of this page.