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Peanut Storage Fumigation & Protection
Across Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas, peanut production demands careful post-harvest protection to maintain quality, reduce contamination risk, and preserve processing value. Peanut storage quality impacts shelling yield, oil quality, food safety compliance, export eligibility, and brand protection.
FSS provides peanut-specific pest management solutions for growers, shellers, processors, and storage warehouses throughout the Southeast.
Common Peanut Storage Pests
Monitoring and early detection are essential. Because peanuts are often stored in-shell or processed into edible products, pest management must align with food safety and audit expectations. Below is a list of common pests to which peanuts can be vulnerable.
Peanut Fumigation Services
When infestations are active, fumigation may be required to eliminate insects throughout stored peanuts or warehouse environments.
FSS supports peanut operations with:
- Phosphine fumigation for bulk storage
- Warehouse fumigation
- Trailer and container fumigation
- Monitoring and documentation
- Compliance-focused execution
Temperature, sealing quality, and monitoring determine fumigation success.
We support:
- On-farm storage
- Peanut shellers
- Processing facilities
- Distribution warehouses
Empty Bin & Warehouse Preparation
Before peanut storage:
- Clean residual product and fines
- Remove exterior vegetation near storage areas
- Apply residual insecticides to interior surfaces where labeled
- Inspect structural integrity
In shelling and processing facilities, monitoring and sanitation are especially critical to prevent recurring infestations.
FSS can assist with:
- Empty storage fumigation
- Residual treatment planning
- Monitoring programs
- Safety and compliance support
Supporting the Peanut Industry
FSS supports grain, feed, and food industries through involvement in:
Grain Elevator & Processing Society (GEAPS)
National Grain & Feed Association
Regional commodity associations
We understand the regulatory and operational challenges facing Southeast peanut producers and processors.
Shop Fumigants & Protection Products
Prevention is often the most cost-effective strategy. FSS supplies grain protectants labeled for peanuts, including Gravista® Insecticide, Diacon® IGR & Diacon®-D IGR, and PBO-8.
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Talk to a Peanut Storage Specialist
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Label-based application rates, exposure periods, and order quantities in minutes.