GRAIN STORAGE
THE PROBLEM OF INSECTS
(From "The Post's" Representative.) LONDON, May 28.
Destruction of stored grain and grain products by insects causes great loss to many sections of industry, probably amounting annually to not less than £500,000. More information is required before the problem can be completely tackled.' The first step is a scientific survey which is to be made at once, during the period of seasonal activity of the insects. This survey has been organised on the initiative of the various sections of industry concerned, and the major part of its cost will be met by their contributions. It is to be carried out, under the auspices of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, by the Stored Products Laboratory of the Imperial College of Science and Technology.
A conference has been formed of the representatives of interested bodies which have already agreed to cooperate in this work. The co-operation of all sections of industry affected is essential to the success of any organised attack on these insect pests. The neglect of one section to play its part will jeopardise the success of the efforts of all the rest.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 152, 30 June 1938, Page 8
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191GRAIN STORAGE Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 152, 30 June 1938, Page 8
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