Milford chronicle., 1921-10-07
TREATMENT FOR GRAIN WEEVIL
RECOMMENDED BY EXTENSION
WORKERS AND EXPERT.
MENT STATION

In view of the fact that so many
grain growers are calling on the farm
bureau office at Georgetown for in
formation concerning treatment of
grain for Weevils, the following arti-
Gle was prepared by County Agent
M. c. Vaughn and will be of interest
to every grain grower
Carbon bisulphide, commonly
known as High Life" has been used
for number of years at the Experi-
ment Station at Newark and by the
leading grain growers of the country
with splendid success and is 'consid-
cred the standard remedy for all forms
of insects that attack stored corn,
shelled beans and grain. It is the
simplest, most efficient and least ex-
pensiVe remedy for all insects that af-
feet stored grain and other stored pro-
ducts. 1t is a cOlorless LIQUID with a
strong OdOr which soon disappears.
1t vapOrizes rapidly, forming a gas
that is heavier than air. This gas set
ties down into the grain and displaces
the air. 1t is a deadly poison and all
insect life will soon be killed. Many
people have obtained poor results
from using carbon bisulphide simply
/ because the room in which the grain
was fumigated was not air tight or
because not enough carbon bisulphide
was used for the dimensions of the
room.
WHERE TO FUMIGATE. It is alb
sOlutely essential that the grain or
other products to be fumigated be
placed in tightly closed room or
vessel. Small amounts can be treated
in barrels or tight boxes. The gas is |
heavier than air. If there are cracks |
or knot holes in the floor or sides of |
the room or vessel the gas will flow
out like so much water A barrel, bin |
or other vessel with an open top NAV
be used if the sides and bottom are
air tight by placing blankets or can
vas tightly over the top of the grain.
1t is a waste of time and material to
try to fumigate in an open crib.
WHEN TO FUMIGATE. Select a
warm day. Never fumigate when the
temperature is below so degrees Fahr-
enheit. On warm days the insects are
active and are more readily killed by
the gas. On cold days they are mac
tive, breathe but little, and the gas is
not likely to be effective.
AMOUNT TO USE. For every 1000
cubic feet of space use at least three
pounds (or about pints) Of carbon
bisulphide. If the room is not air
tight a much large amount may be
There is no danger of us
ing too much. For a tight barrel about
two ounces Tor a small cupfuD of
carbon bisulphide will generally give
good results, if a blanket is placed
securely over the top.
HOW TO USE. Place carbon bisul-
phide in small pans or other vessels
on top of the grain. 1t can be used by
sprinkling upon the grain without in
juring the seed for planting or seed
ing purposes.
CAUTION. Carbon bisulphide is
highly explosive and no form of fire
should be brought near the place be-
ing fumigated. A lighted match, cigar,
or lantern brought near the room
while the fumigation is in progress,
would be very dangerous. The gas is
also poisonous and as little us possi-
Die should be breathed. After apply
ng the carbon bisulphide the opera
or should Immediately leave the
'oom. Care should be taken that no
cats, dogs, or live stock are fastened
lp in the room with the gas.