Return to flip book view

Manufactured by:In Partnership With PROTECTING YOUR HARVEST FROM INSECT INFESTATION

WHAT IS GRAINGARD®?WHO MAKES GRAINGARD®?GrainGard® is innovative woven sack that protects grains and cereals from most stored-product insects such as large grain borers and weevils. GrainGard® is made by Adpackin partnership with ProvisionGard™. It can be used for rice, maize, wheat, flour, seeds andeven animal and pet foods.Similar to an impregnated mosquito bed net; a small amount of the special insecticideadditive is incorporated into to the fibers that make up the GrainGard® bag. Thistreatment is called impregnation. This additive called an insect growth regulator (IGR) isnon-toxic and safe for food and humans but quickly stops insects inside the grains morefrom coming inside, breeding and causing infestations that damage the grains.Using a GrainGard® bag requires no special know ledge or training. You do not need tochange how you pack and store your grains and cereals2GrainGard® is made in Kenya by the leading manufacturer of ‘Gunias’ or woven sacks.Adpack makes over 40 million sacks per annum for packing rice, fertilizers, sugar, animalfeeds and many other commodities. Adpack’s advanced manufacturing technology and weaving machines ensure the GrainGard® bags are of the highest strength and durability. GrainGard® bags are alsofully recyclable and reusable ensuring that they not only signficantly reduce post harvestlosses but also have a minimal environmental footprint.

WHY IS GRAINGARD® NEEDED?A staggering one in five people in Africa and almost 30% of Kenyans face foodinsecurity and poor nutrition each year. This alarming statistic underscores the severityof food insecurity in Kenya and on the continent. Kenya's acute food insecurity is driven by multiple factors:Rapid Population Growth which has and continues to increase the demand for food.Agricultural capacity is strained and increasing yields to feed each new mouth hasbecome an uphill battle.Climate Change is creating erratic weather patterns and persistent droughts,challenging the Kenya’s ability to grow sufficient food each year. 3A multi-faceted approach is needed and reducing post-harvest loss (PHL) has beenidentified as a critical strategy for tackling food insecurity in Kenya and around theworld. Reducing PHL focuses on optimizing the use of current resources thus making aimmediate impact on the problem. Did you know …That 30% of all grains and cereals harvested in Kenya are lost even before theyreach the market? Over 4.5m bags of maize for example are lost each year as aresult of infestations and other post harvest related losses. The amount lost eachyear is actually greater than the total yield of Kenya’s short rain harvest andapproximately equal to one-and-a-half month’s maize consumption for the entirecountryThat many Kenyan’s just can’t afford to buy food each year - Kenya’s continuousfood shortages require the importation of millions of dollars worth of grains andcereals each year (over $60m each year in maize alone). The huge amount ofdollars spent importing maize for example weakens the economy and increases theprice of basic food commodities to unprecedented levels each year. That despite smallholder farmers producing over 60% of Kenya's food, theirfamilies often eat fewer meals or have the smallest food portions. These farmers,among the poorest in society, bear a disproportionate burden of insect infestationsrelated post-harvest losses. Lacking proper storage facilities, they experiencesignificant losses to rain, rot, and insect damage, leading them to sell their produceimmediately after harvest when prices are lowest, making little or no profits.By utilizing GrainGard®Kenya and Africa can significantly minimize food insecurity and reduce food costs.Farmers retain the quality of their cereals and grains which they can now storetheir harvest longer, safe from infestations Farmers can achieve better returns for their agriclutral yields. Even holding theirharvest for one extra month can bring 25% more profit for their families.

4HOW DOES GRAINGARD® WORK?When insects are inside theGrainGard® bag they inhale andingest the insect growth regulator(IGR), which stops their growth cycle.As a result, any insects that invade orreside in the stored productpackaging will not be able toreproduce. They eventually diewithout ever having contributed to thegrowth of the insect population. Thismulti-action approach effectivelycontrols both adult insects and larvae,greatly diminishing the chance ofinfestation and keeping stored foodproducts secure from harm.Maize/Corn Grains damaged theLesser Grain-BorerRice infested by Rice Weevils

5FARMERS ARE ALREADY CHOOSING GRAINGARD®...Safe and Efficient Grain Storage: Farmers areincreasingly choosing GrainGard® for its ability tosecurely store grain for months, protecting againstpest infestations.Zero Losses, Higher Quality: GrainGard® virtuallyeliminates post-harvest losses, preserving grainquality and enhancing market value and profitability.Optimal Selling Times: Extended storage capabilityallows farmers to sell their produce when market pricesare most favorable, avoiding low post-harvest prices.User-Friendly Design: No specialized training orretreatment needed; GrainGard® is as easy to use astraditional woven sacks.Durable Insect Protection: The insect protection properties of GrainGard® are long-lastingand do not diminish over time, ensuring long-term storage without the need for chemicals.Eco-Friendly and Reusable: GrainGard® bags can be used multiple times, supportingenvironmental sustainability and offering economic advantages.GrainGard® is pivotal in ensuring access to healthy, safe, and nutritious food,echoing Governments' and NGOs' dedication to combating food insecurity andguaranteeing essential nutrition.INSTITUTIONS ARE BUILDING GRAINGARD® INTOTHEIR STRATEGIES TO COMBAT FOOD INSECURITY…More food is needed everywhere: Food now travelsfrom further away and storage periods are beingextended increasing the chances of infestationsFumigation alone has many limitations: Fumigation is Curative, Not Preventative: It onlyeliminates existing pests within a consignment butdoes not prevent future infestationsFumigation is an Incomplete Solution: Whilefumigation kills live insects, it fails to destroy their eggs,which may hatch soon after treatmentFumigation is costly and increasingly more every dayCombatting Insect Infestations: Warmer climatesincrease the likelihood of insect infestations, threateningfood security.

ProvisionGard™ the active ingredient inGrainGard® has been extensively used, testedand approved worldwide for nearly 50 yearsto control insect populations in stored grains(like maize, rice and wheat) and other foodsincluding meat, milk, mushrooms, peanuts.ProvisionGard™ has been approved by theUnited States Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) and meets the rigorousstandards set by the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration (FDA).ProvisionGard™ and GrainGard® are notharmful to children, birds, dogs, cats, othermammals, or bees. What differentiates thisactive ingredient from other widely usedpesticides is that its technology is based onnaturally occurring substances found only ininsects. ProvisionGard™ has also well recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO)for its safe usage levels. ProvisionGard™ also is compliant European Union's Framework-Regulation (EC) No.1935/2004 and the Indian Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling)Regulations, 2011.GRAINGARD® AND PROVISIONGARD™ ARE SUPPORTED BY DECADES OF RESEARCH…6

100 0 20 40 80 60 27°C (80°F )Treated with PROVISIONGARDRed Flour BeetleSawtooth Grain BeetleWarehouse Beetle32° (90°F )Treated withPROVISIONGARD27°C (80°F )UntreatedCONTROL32°C (90°F )UntreatedCONTROL<1%0%5%<1%0%27%89%87%92%97%94%98%% Adult EmergenceEFFICACY WITH PROVISIONGARD95%GRAINGARD® HAS MORE THAN95% EFFICACYGrainGard® stands out for its remarkable effectiveness in warding off a wide array ofinsect pests, such as larger and lesser grain borers, sawtoothed grain beetles, red flourbeetles, khapra beetles, Indian meal moths, angoumois grain moths, rice weevils,among others.During a two-year pilot procurement program, with a budget of around $600,000 USD, institutions including MIT, USAID, and USDA evaluated eight different packaging solutions. Among these, ProvisionGard™ the technology that GrainGard® is built on was selected by USAID for food packaging shipments to combat insect infestation and to cut down on shipping costs by eliminating the need for fumigation expenses. In another 2002 study performed in Brazil the impact was a 95% reduction of insects as compared to the untreated packages.7This conclusion is reinforced by numerous studies conducted globally over the last twentyyears by a diverse array of organizations. These studies uniformly confirm the exceptionaleffectiveness of ProvisionGard™, the active ingredient in GrainGard®, in significantlyreducing insect populations. This evidence solidifies GrainGard®’s reputation as the onlychoice for maintaining the safety and quality of stored grains.

+254 (733) 487090GrainGard@adpacklimited.comhttps://adpacklimited.com/GrainGard/For more information contact us