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| How do flat grain beetle spread? | ||||
| Like other pantry pests, the flat grain beetle is normally spread through contaminated grain/cereal/dried food products. The pest may enter your home if an infestation has occurred in the harvesting, processing, or storage facilities of a product. These pests are very familiar to wheat farmers. | ||||
| How can I identify flat grain beetles? | ||||
| Flat grain beetles have very unique antennae. These antennae can be between 1/2 and 3/4 the length of their body. When trying to identify flat grain beetles, care must be taken to not confuse them with rusty grain beetle or flour mill beetle. Flat grain beetle leave a characteristic signature on the grain they have fed on. The grain germ will have a small pin hole borrowed into it. Caution must be taken using this hole to characterize the insect as other pantry pests will feed in a similar manner. If you are having trouble identifying the beetle species, contact us for professional pest control service. | ||||
| How do I control flat grain beetles? | ||||
| Removal of infested food goods is highly recommended as a first step. Place possible beetle food in an airtight plastic bag and monitor for over a week. If any beetles are observed, discard the item immediately. While you wait, thoroughly vacuum the house and give special focus to the baseboards, cupboards, and cracks near the infested area. Additional steps are dependent of the extent of the infestation. For professional flat grain beetle control call Nimby Pest Management. | ||||
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