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Whole grains like corn and rice are staple foods that are widely stored, but infestations of granary weevils can ruin foods in large quantities. A single weevil will lay up to 250 eggs, and both adult and larval weevils devour grains, rendering them inedible.
Granary weevils are small pantry pests, growing 3 to 5 millimeters long when fully developed. Their size will depend on the size of the grain they infest; millet will produce smaller weevils while corn will produce larger weevils. They are uniformly reddish brown, and, like all other weevils, they possess a long, narrow snout. Granary weevils have wings but are incapable of flight, unlike other stored pantry pests like cigarette beetles or rice weevils.
If your home has become infested with pantry pests, you likely brought in a package from the store that was already infested. Granary weevils prefer to infest whole grains and grain products, as opposed to finer goods like flour. The smaller particles of fine or powdered grain products are unsuitable as food sources for granary weevils unless they are caked together.
The primary method of control for granary weevils in residential properties is the removal of the source and sanitation. The first step is to clean out your pantry. Start by throwing out boxed and bagged foodstuffs.
That sounds extreme, but if you’ve found at least one infested package, odds are there are weevils and larvae in your other packaged foods.
Set aside everything else from the pantry, then vacuum all cracks and crevices in the pantry’s shelving. Small pantry pests may be found in these tight spaces as they travel from product to product. Be sure to throw out the vacuum’s contents outdoors when you’re done.
Wipe down the pantry shelves and other surfaces with warm water and a gentle soap to clean up any food residue. Do not use any strong detergents or bleach. Harsh cleaning products will repel pests away from any insecticides you want them to make contact with.
Once the area is thoroughly cleaned and the infested food has been disposed of, granary weevils can be controlled with products like Pyrid. Pyrid is an insecticide aerosol that’s used as a flushing agent, and it’s great for treating tight cracks and crevices where granary weevils or other pantry pests may be hiding. This product is made with pyrethrins, a botanical insecticide, so it’s safe to use in food storage areas when used according to label directions, though you should still keep your pantry clear and keep people and pets away from the area until the vapors have dispersed.
To use Pyrid as a crack and crevice treatment, affix the red applicator and straw to the spout. Shake the can, and spray along the lengths of any cracks and crevices in your pantry where any weevils could be hiding. When treating cracks and crevices, you just want to spray in quick bursts, usually about 1 second of spray per foot. Pyrid does not leave a residual, but it is an excellent contact spray with a powerful knockdown and quick kill.
Next, create long-lasting control with Doxem NXT. This product not only acts as an insecticide, but also as an Insect Growth Regulator, or IGR. IGRs stunt the growth of larvae, preventing them from developing into reproductive adults. Without a fresh generation of adult weevils to reproduce, the infestation will cease when the remaining pests die over time. Apply as a crack-and-crevice treatment around cartons, containers, shelving, cabinets, and other storage areas where granary weevils are found or congregate. Do not apply to areas where food, utensils, or food processing surfaces can come into contact and become contaminated.
Once your chemical applications have settled, set up Pro-Pest Pantry Moth & Beetle Traps. These non-toxic traps contain pheromones that attract many stored product pests. Simply peel off the wax paper, then fold the trap into a tent. You can set the trap on a shelf or hang it to catch different crawling or flying insects. One trap will cover an area of up to 300 square feet. Any pantry pests in the area will be drawn to the trap and become stuck on the glue. Dispose of these traps when full or when 90 days have passed.
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