Avoid malathion treated bins to maintain crop safety
Keep it Clean is urging canola growers to avoid using any storage bins treated with malathion during the current growing season.
Malathion residue can remain inside bins for months after treatment and may transfer to canola seed, putting marketability at risk. Export customers reject canola with malathion residues, and contamination could damage Canada’s reputation as a trusted supplier of high-quality canola.
Before storing canola this fall, growers should confirm that bins have not been treated with malathion.
To protect the quality of the crop and preserve its value, follow these key storage practices: