What is the best way to prevent grain mite and psocid infestations?

To prevent grain mite and psocid infestations, decreasing the humidity of the storage container is the most effective strategy. Both grain mites and psocids thrive in warm, humid environments, so by reducing the humidity within the storage area, you create an unfavorable habitat for these pests.

Maintaining lower humidity levels helps to keep stored grains dry, which is critical because moisture can not only support the growth of these pests but also lead to mold and spoilage of the grain itself. By controlling humidity, it becomes significantly easier to deter these pests from establishing infestations and causing damage.

This approach focuses on environmental management, addressing the conditions conducive to pest development rather than applying chemicals or treatments, which might not be as preventive in nature.