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Identifying insect pests found in stored grain

In Canada there are approximately 55,000 species of insects, a small number of which are considered as pests. The Canadian Grain Commission recognizes over 50 species of insects (including grain mites) as pests of stored grain.

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The Canadian Grain Commission identifies 20 species of insects as primary pests (19 beetle species and 1 species of moth). Over 33 species are considered to be secondary pests (21 beetle species, 11 moth species, booklice species and grain mites).

Date Modified: 2009-12-21

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