Research
Our company highly values the need for continuous improvement in both our equipment design and application procedures. To assist us in our advancement efforts, we have partnered with other established organizations to perform scientific research experiments in order to determine how to make our heat treatments increasingly effective.
In-depth research experiments have been performed in conjunction with Kansas State University, the Propane Education and Research Council and other organizations to test for variables that affect the insect heat treatment process. Examples of factors found in these studies that may alter the success of an insect heat treatment include length of exposure time, relative humidity levels and structural properties.
A number of research studies have also been conducted comparing the effectiveness of insect heat treatments versus chemical treatment methods. The results of these studies show a trend in insect resistance to chemicals among other crucial findings.
Related Documents
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By Paul Fields, Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Raj Hulasare – Kansas State University Research and Extension
Stored Product Protection, published by Kansas State University, is a training manual on protecting grains and other raw commodities, food processing facilities, finished food, and durable plant and animal products from insects, molds, and vertebrate pests. Chapter 15, “Extreme Temperatures”, discusses in-part the techniques used for industrial heat treatment and has a comprehensive checklist in preparation for heat treatment.
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By Mark Leitman – Propane Education and Research Council
This research study, a collaboration of Temp-Air, the Propane Education and Research Council, Kansas State University, and the USDA, describes the objectives, methods, and results from two heat treatments of commercial grain-processing facilities.
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By Dr. Raj Hulasare – Thermal Remediation® from TEMP-AIR
This presentation discusses: Understanding responses of insect species and life stages to heat, heat distribution within a treated area and techniques necessary for gauging effectiveness of commercial heat treatments as a viable alternative to Methyl Bromide.
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Raj Hulasare – Senior Scientist & Product Manager, TEMP AIR, INC., Dirk Maier – Head, Department of Grain Science & Industry, Kansas State University, Mark Leitman – Director, Agricultural Programs, Propane Education Research Council
Research paper for the Global Technology Conference of 23rd World LP, evaluating performance and efficacy of propane fueled mobile heat treatment unit (MHT-1500) to control stored product pests in bins and silos.
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By Dr. Raj Hulasare – Thermal Remediation® from TEMP-AIR
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By Dr. Raj Hulasare – First International Congress of Fumigation
Dr. Raj Hulasare, TEMP-AIR Senior Scientist, was an invited speaker at the First International Congress of Fumigation held in Mar Del Plata, Argentina on April 15-17, 2009. His presentation focused on the use of heat as an environmentally friendly alternative for insect control.
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By Dr. Raj Hulasare – Thermal Remediation® from TEMP-AIR
Research summary of the heat treatment of on-farm storage structures performed in collaboration with Purdue University and Kansas State University.
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By Dr. Raj Hulasare – PAPA Seminars
Presentation on the use of heat as an effective, non-chemical, and eco-friendly alternative to chemicals such as Methyl Bromide as presented by Dr. Raj Hulasare at the PAPA Seminars in Newark on October 17th, 2007.
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By Dr. Raj Hulasare – Stored Product Symposium, Winnipeg Manitoba, CA
Presentation detailing research, field trials, and the process of heat treating for insects in food processing plants and on-farm bins and storage structures as Dr. Raj Hulasare presented at the Stored Product Symposium held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on March 27, 2007. This symposium was a joint meeting of the North Central Branch Entomological Society of America and the Entomological Society of Manitoba.
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Canadian National Millers Association, Ottawa Canada
This paper compares pest management methods as alternatives to Methyl Bromide for the control of stored product pests in Canadian flour mills.
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By Dr. Raj Hulasare, Thermal Remediation® from TEMP-AIR
This article compares insect heat treatment using an existing team plant and heat distribution system (permanent) versus the Thermal Remediation® patented heat
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By R. Mahroof & B. Subramanyam – Bulletin of Entomological Research – 2006
Research paper on the heat tolerance of the Indian Meal Moth as performed by researchers at Kansas State University.
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By Rizana Mahroof, Kun Yan Zhu, Lisa Neven, Bhadriraju Subramanyam, & Jianfa Bai – Comparative Biochemistry & Physiology
Research paper on a study conducted by researchers at Kansas State University on the thermotolerance of the red flour beetle during a heat treatment.
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By Rizana Mahroof, Bhadriraju Subramanyam, & Paul Flinn – Journal of Economic Entomology – April 2005
Research paper detailing a study performed by researchers at Kansas State University on the reproductive performance of the red flour beetle exposed to elevated temperatures.
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By Rizana Mahroof, Kun Yan Zhu, & Bhadriraju Subramanyam – Annals of the Entomological Society of America – January 2005
Research paper on the thermotolerance of the red flour beetle during a heat treatment as performed researchers at Kansas State University.
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By Rizana Mahroof, Bhadriraju Subramanyam, James E. Throne, & Anil Menon – Journal of Economic Entomology
Research paper on the thermotolerance of the red flour beetle during a heat treatment as performed by researchers at Kansas State University.
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By Rizana Mahroof, Bhadriraju Subramanyam, & Dale Eustace – Journal of Stored Products Research
Research paper on the heat treatment of red flour beetles in food processing facilities performed by researchers at Kansas State University.
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By Paul G. Fields, Allan Dowdy, & Michelle Marcotte – Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Research summary on the synergistic effect of using both EDE and heat when treating for insects in food processing facilities.