Silico - insect powder
For about 10 years the application of non chemical inert dust has been
practised with great success. Increasing lossees in efficacy due to rising
resistance against frequently used insecticides has led to a permanent
reduction of effective chemicals. The demand for residue free commodities by a
more sensitive customer has already forced non chemical approaches.
Whatīs different about Siolit Silico ?
Siolit Silico controls all stored product insect pest such as weevils,
beetles, borers and even moths. The active ingredients sillicon-dioxide
destroyes the wax layers of the insects. Due to its physical properties it
quickly absorbs the body fluids, leading to dessication and eventualy to death.
Once in contact with Siolit Silico, insects keep on cleaning themselves which
has additional adverse effects on mating and ovipostion. This leads to
immediate reduction of the reproduction potential of treated insects.
Unlike chemical insecticides, Siolit Silico does not deteriorate or
break down. The product properties do not only guarantee complete and long-term
control of stored products but also provide unlimited shelf life under dry
storage conditions.
Where can Siolit Silico be
applied?
Siolit Silico can be applied to stored products such as rice, wheat,
barley, rye, oats, sorghum, corn, lentils, peas and other food commodities with
a maximum moisture content of 15 percent. It is of great interest to:
Farners, small cooperatives, importers and exporters storing food
commodities and feed. Siolit Silico fully meets the requirements of organic
farming.
Large industrial and government organizations handling stored products
and food commodities.
Stockfeed producers and food processors.
Maltsters and brewers.
How is Siolit Silico applied?
Small quantities of grain and pulses can easily be treated by hand.
Siolit Silico is spread at the treatment rate of 1 - 2 kg per tonne ( 0,1 - 0,2
% ) on stored grain before it is moved to its final destination. The furhter
movement of the grain by air, conveyer or elevator guarantees uniform
distribution.
Larger quantities are treated by using the Siolit Silico Applicator 1
which allows to add the silica dust at a rate between 1 and 100 kg per hour.
Dosing points are auger hopper, belt conveyer or elevator.
Structural treatment can be carried out by using hand or power operated
dusters or venturi blowers. Siolit Silico can be used to treat surfaces, cracks
and crevices in storages when applied in an airstream. Structural treatments
help to keep insect pests from entering stored grain or food
....and to bring it down to the point:
100% effectiveness against all stored product pest including insect
species resistant to chemical insecticides.
100% protection in normal, vented silos and horizontal stores subject to
repeated infestation pressure.
Long-term protection for at least one year.
No withholding period, consumption any time after treatment.
Itīs almost unbelievable that....
Siolit Silico is regarded completely harmless when applied to foodstoff
or animal feed
Siolit Silico is manufactured with a high degree of quality control and
each batch is individually tested against stored product pest to ensure its efficary. However, as we have no control
over the storage, handling, mixing or use ao Siolit Silico. no responsibillity
is accepted by us or resellers for any failure in performance, damage, or
injury from storage, handling, application or use.
Siolit A/S, Fuglebakken 43, Postbox 104, DK-5610 Assens.
Phone: +45 6471 1115, Fax: +45
6471 1396 E-mail: siolit@siolit.com www.siolit.com
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