Insects can compromise the quality of grain which is why it is absolutely crucial that protective measures should be taken. K-Obiol is a synergised grain protectant for use on uninfested grain including cereal grains, malting barley, sorghum, rice and maize.

It can be used on any type of storage, sealed or unsealed. It is suitable for use by grain growers and grain accumulators. K-Obiol is a liquid and must be evenly applied as a dilution to the grain as it is fed into the storage. It is not suitable for oil seeds or pulses and not recommended for eradicating pests when they have infested grain.

The active constituent is deltamethrin. Piperonyl butoxide is added as a synergist; meaning it increases the effectiveness of the deltamethrin. Deltamethrin has a different mode of action to the common grain protectants which have been in use until now. This means there is less risk of insect resistance and so a greater chance your grain will not become infested during storage.

Protectants, such as K-Obiol, are most commonly used when a fumigant cannot be used. Fumigants require sealed storage to retain the fumigant in contact with the grain over a minimum period of time for effectiveness. When the storage has not sealed a protectant is the only option.

Good Practices To ensure your grain can be sold in the best possible condition there are several steps you should take. Grain silos, headers, augers and all grain handling equipment should be cleaned out so there are no pockets of grain where insects can be harboured. There may be some insect species that can develop resistance to K-Obiol and so we recommend for best results it is used with an organophosphate mixing partner. The chart below has more information. Finally, it is a good idea to rotate grain protectants so products with different modes of action are used in successive years

Bayer specialises in providing efficient solutions for the protection of grains and sub-products during storage and transportation.

With the acquisition of Monsanto, Bayer Zambia Ltd is now widely known for its maize hybrids of Dekalb; crop protection products such as Belt 480SC, Decis Forte, Confidor, Velum Prime, Thunder, Folicur and Nativo; herbicides such as Roundup, Harness, Bullet and Auxo, Fungicides such as Aviator Xpro, Prosaro; Insecticides such as K-Obiol DP, and seed treatment products like Gaucho and Peridium. 

DEKALB Seed Your Success

DEKALB innovation combines the newest germ-plasm with the latest biotechnology traits for maximum hybrid performance and yield potential. With the support of our sales team, producers can select the best products for the best return on their seed investment.

DEKALB’s New Maize Hybrid DKC 80-23

DEKALB’s innovative seed hybrids incorporate the latest technology combined with the latest agronomic services and techniques to maximise maize success in all regions.

Key selling attributes:

• Semi flint grain
• Good yielder in early segment
• Prolific hybrid
• Good overall disease tolerance (very good to excellent for GLS, NLB, MSV, diplodia and gibberella ear rots)
• Good green maize option

For more information visit:

https://www.bayer.com/en/za/sea-zambia

Contact information:

Head Office: +260 966 300 800

Eastern: +260 963 529 056

Southern: +260 966 434 370

Central & Luapula: +260 977 826 210

Copperbelt & North western: +260 964 291 643

Northern & Muchinga: +260 962 909 135

Lusaka & Western: +260 964 177 06