| Extension/Outreach |
1 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Training on regulatory requirements of the new phosphine label, including the Fumigation
Management Plan |
| Extension/Outreach |
2 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Educate elevator managers and wheat producers on effective grain management, especially on the
value of regular monitoring of grain, for example grain temperature, presence of insects, moisture
content, levels of damage and dockage |
| Extension/Outreach |
3 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Develop fact sheets on rodent and bird management in stored grain |
| Extension/Outreach |
4 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Proper use of phosphine: effective application methods, worker safety, and resistance management |
| Regulatory |
1 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Preserve the uses of phosphine fumigant |
| Regulatory |
2 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Enforce Oklahoma restrictions on phosphine sales and use by certified applicators (see Appendix C
for certification requirements) |
| Regulatory |
3 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Expand the phosphine labels to include the use of pellets and tablets in external chambers |
| Regulatory |
4 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Rapid registration of new chemistries for insect management |
| Research |
1 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Test new insecticides for insect management, focusing on economics, efficacy, and safety |
| Research |
2 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Verify the safety of phosphine fumigation, particularly in residues and application techniques |
| Research |
3 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Investigate phosphine gas-releasing devices from external sources and related application methods |
| Research |
4 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Research Profume gas characteristics and application methods for stored grain |
| Research |
5 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Research Storcide II efficacy and residual activity |
| Research |
6 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Research the efficacy of using diatomaceous earth for top- and bottom-bin applications |
| Research |
7 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Research the efficacy of diatomaceous earth in combination with other insecticides |
| Research |
8 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Define and clarify the sources and speed of bin re-infestation by insects |
| Research |
9 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Research the use of barrier (top/bottom) treatments |
| Research |
10 |
All |
|
6- to 12-Inch Shoot |
Research the residual activity of grain protectants |