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BAG & BULK FUMIGATION (EQF 2)
The Bag and Bulk Fumigation skills program has been developed to enable the P.C.O. to become proficient in fumigation procedures within Silos and areas where commodities are stored in bulk and bag form. No workbooks need to be completed. (Date to be announced for commencement of new EQF Level 2 course)
The Bag and Bulk Fumigation skills program deals with the following elements:
1. Inspection for stored product pests and general pests.
2. Identification of pests in commodities
3. Selection of fumigants and pesticides
4. Selection and calibration of equipment
5. Safety precautions
6. Application techniques
7. Monitoring precautions
8. Aeration / Ventilation Techniques
9. Clean up procedures
The Bag and Bulk Fumigation skills program starts with a three day practical induction course in a classroom environment after which the student is assessed and on being found competent a six month mentoring program must be completed.
The following is included in the course:
TBA |
Amsterdam 3 Days 09:00-16:00 |
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Dates Duration Cost
Training Information
Course Content
TOPIC 1 DEFINITION AND CLASSIFICATION OF PESTICIDES IN TERMS OF TYPE AND GROUPING ... 11
Introduction
The Classification Code
Pesticide Classification, properties and products
TOPIC 2 INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS
1. Introduction
2. What is fumigation?
3. How does it work?
4. Why fumigate?
5. When to fumigate?
6. Types of fumigants
6.1. Methyl Bromide
6.2. Sulfuryl fluoride
6.3. Phosphine
6.4 A comparison of applicable fumigants
TOPIC 3 LEGISLATION AND ADMINISTRATION
1. Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies
2. Codes of practice
TOPIC 4 INTRODUCTION TO THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
TOPIC 5 STORED PRODUCT PESTS AND THEIR CONTROL
List of pests on stored commodities
1. Angoimois grain moth
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
2. Indian meal moth
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
3. Tropical warehouse moth
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
4. Tobacco moth
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
5. Grain weevils
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
6. Bean and pea weevils
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
7. Lesser grain borer
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
8. Trogoderma beetles
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
9. Saw-toothed beetles
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
10. Flour beetles
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
11. Tobacco beetle
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
12. Flat grain beetles
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
13. Cadelle beetle
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
14. Larger grain borer
Biology
Habits and behaviour
Damage and control
TOPIC 6 RODENTS (RATS AND MICE)
Identification
Biology
Habits and Behaviour
Economic significance of rodents
TOPIC 7 COMMODITY FUMIGATION PROCESSES
Types of commodity fumigation
Fumigation of commodities under tarps
Step 1: Planning
Step 2: Inspection and measurement
Step 3: Sealing
Step 4: Shooting
Step 5: Monitoring
Step 6: Aeration
Step 7: Testing
Step 8: Cleanup
Fumigation of trailers, containers and railcars
Step 1: Planning
Step 2: Inspection and measurement
Step 3: Sealing
Step 4: Shooting
Step 5: Monitoring
Step 6: Aeration
Step 7: Testing
Step 8: Cleanup
The process of structural fumigation
Step 1: Planning
Step 2: Inspection and measurement
Step 3: Sealing
Step 4: Shooting
Step 5: Monitoring
Step 6: Aeration
Step 7: Testing
Step 8: Cleanup
TOPIC 8 GRAIN FUMIGATION
Introduction
The heating of grain by insects
What is the practical implication of this for silo personnel and pest control operators?
Factors determining the distribution of insects within a volume of grain
The size of the insect and its physical build
Life duration of the insect type in its adult stage
Places where the larva develop
Consignments of grain which are warmer than the rest
Consignments of grain which are wetter than the rest
Fumigation of bulk grain in grain elevators
Testing the gas tightness of silos
Fumigation with methyl bromide
Phosphine fumigation
Method of application with the dispenser
Applying the fumigation formulation by hand
Discharging fumigated grain
Fumigating bulk stored grain in horizontal sheds
Fumigation of bulk grain in railway trucks
Procedure for applying phosphine gas
Fumigation with Methyl Bromide
Fumigation label
Dispatch and handling of trucks in transit to the harbour
Procedure for unloading trucks at port grain silo
Action at harbour elevator
Combating insects in grain stored in bags
Storing grain in bags
Inspection and elimination of sources of infestation
Fumigation of bag stacks with methyl bromide
Technique for applying methyl bromide to bag stacks
Fumigating grain bag stacks with phosphine gas
Application of residual insecticide to bulk grain
TOPIC 9 MAINTENANCE OF SPRAYING APPARATUS
Determining the flow rate of the grain
Preventative measures for accurate application
Calculating the nominal deposit of active ingredient on grain
Spraying of bag stacks
Calibration of the spraying apparatus
Organization and planning of disinfestations campaign at bag depots
Planning at Head Office
Planning at Depot
Size of depot
Method of storage
General Condition of Grain
Necessity for restacking
Condition of premises
Proximity of a railway station, siding, grain silo, mill or other depot
Survey of activities at depot
Test for insect infestation in bags of grain and in stacks
TOPIC 10 SAFETY MEASURES
Worker protection
Reading the label
Safety precautions for applicators
Fumigant poisoning
First aid
Personal sanitation
Other safety recommendations
Good practices to follow when fumigating
Safety precautions at certain stages of fumigation
Pre-fumigation precautions
Precautions during fumigation
Precautions on completion of fumigation
A summary of precautions
ANNEXURE 1 : GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT
Introduction
Halide Gas Detectors
Thermal Conductivity Analyzers
Glass Detector Tubes
Ambient Air Analyzers
Gas Analyzers
Draeger Tubes