Pest control for Silos

A silo stores bulk grain for months, and during that time the product can deteriorate from within if it is not watched. Pest control in silos is nothing like a warehouse: here the priority is stored-grain insects, which breed inside the grain mass, taking advantage of heat and moisture. A serious program combines temperature monitoring, sampling and specialized control to protect tonnes of product whose value grows as the season advances.

Most common pests in silos

Stored grain attracts very specific pests, on top of the constant pressure of rodents and birds around the structure:

• Grain and maize weevils, which bore into the kernels and breed within the stored mass.
• Stored-product moths and beetles that infest the top layer and the conveyors.
• Rodents prowling the base, receiving pits and elevators in search of spilled grain.
• Birds perching and nesting on the structure, contaminating discharge areas with droppings.

Risks to the operation

A stored-grain insect infestation can ruin entire lots: it reduces weight, heats the mass, encourages molds and mycotoxins, and leads the buyer or processing plant to reject the grain. Rodents contaminate with droppings and gnaw the wiring of elevators and motors, creating a fire risk. And grain dust, combined with poor management, makes conditions worse. The damage is not always visible until the silo is opened, which is why continuous monitoring is key.

Standards and monitoring

We apply NOM-256-SSA1-2012 with products registered with COFEPRIS and staff trained in grain handling. We implement a documented stored-product pest monitoring program — grain sampling, traps and temperature control — with trend records and traceability, aligned with HACCP- and BRCGS-type audits when the grain is destined for consumption. All evidence is ready for buyers, receiving plants and authorities.

How we work

We use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) applied to stored grain. We combine sampling and monitoring of the mass with traps to detect insects early, rodent control with numbered perimeter stations at the base and elevators, exclusion and cleanup of spilled grain, and bird control on the structure. We recommend good aeration and grain-rotation practices to keep temperatures that do not favor pest breeding. Every intervention is documented.

Why Fucesa

With more than 40 years of experience, Fucesa knows the value concentrated in a full silo and the risk of losing it to pests. We operate from Toluca and also serve the Querétaro area, with certified personnel and complete documentation on every service.

Fucesa is recognized as the national leader in pest control and fumigation, thanks to a solid track record of more than four decades of uninterrupted work. We stand out especially in the most demanding sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, automotive, hospitality, restaurant, and healthcare. Our accumulated experience allows us to face any type of challenge, from complex problems in large-scale factories to everyday infestations in residential homes.

We use the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), always focusing on environmentally friendly methods, minimizing the use of chemicals and enhancing biological and physical treatments. Our highly qualified and periodically certified technical staff offers personalized, fast, and effective solutions, ensuring satisfaction, safety, and exceptional quality.

At Fucesa, we continuously invest in advanced technologies that position us as leaders in the pest control sector. Our exclusive digital platform, Cretia, allows real-time tracking of each service performed, ensuring complete transparency for our clients.

Through this digital tool, we provide immediate reports, digital signatures, photographs, and evidence videos, enabling smooth and constant communication with our clients. Early detection of infestations is facilitated by our intelligent system, which also optimizes response times, constantly improves internal processes, and increases operational efficiency at all levels, perfectly adapting to the specific needs of industrial, commercial, and residential clients.

One of the most important differentiators of Fucesa is our private entomological laboratory, unique in its kind within the Mexican pest control market.

Equipped with advanced technology and led by expert entomologists, this laboratory allows for the absolute precision in identifying the species and origin of infestations. Thanks to rigorous and constant scientific research, we develop personalized, effective, and safe treatments for all types of pests, including insects, rodents, and other problematic species. This scientific capability positions us as the best option for industrial companies that require accuracy, businesses that need quick responses, and homes that seek safety and absolute effectiveness.