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Stored Product Insect Pests
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Rice Weevil
Affects stored grains like rice, wheat, and maize. Prevention includes keeping dry goods in sealed containers and regular inspection.
Granary Weevil
Targets whole grains. Preventative measures include temperature control and avoiding moisture accumulation.
Red Flour Beetle
Infects flour, cereals, and grain products. Sanitation, proper storage, and temperature treatment can prevent infestations.
Confused Flour Beetle
Infests flour, cereals, and nuts. Keeping a tidy pantry and using airtight containers for storage are good prevention strategies.
Indianmeal Moth
Affects cereal, grains, dried fruits, nuts, and spices. Prevention includes disposing of infested goods and tight sealing of food products.
Angoumois Grain Moth
Prefers whole kernels of corn, wheat, and other grains. Use airtight storage and control humidity to prevent.
Sawtoothed Grain Beetle
Targets packaged food, cereals, candies, and pet food. Keep dry goods in sealed containers and clean up food spills promptly.
Merchant Grain Beetle
Feeds on cereals, cake mixes, pasta, and chocolate. Inspect food packages before purchase and use bay leaves as a repellent.
Lesser Grain Borer
Damages stored grains and processed products. Maintain dry conditions and clean storage facilities to prevent outbreaks.
Cigarette Beetle
Infests tobacco, cereals, nuts, and spices. Control involves proper sanitation and storage, and freezing suspect items.
Drugstore Beetle
Consumes drugs, flour, dry pet food, and spices. To prevent, inspect new groceries and store in tight containers.
Mediterranean Flour Moth
Targets flour and grain products. Effective prevention includes temperature control and meticulous storage hygiene.
Warehouse Beetle
Feeds on a wide variety of dry pet food, grains, nuts, and spices. Use pheromone traps and ensure proper rotation of stock.
Khapra Beetle
Known to damage grain and cereal products. Control with strict quarantine, fumigation, and proper selection of resistant grain varieties.
Flour Mite
Contaminates flour, grains, and cheese. Reduce humidity, increase ventilation, and regularly clean storage areas to prevent.
Bean Weevil
Attacks beans and other legumes. Store legumes in cool, dry conditions and use vacuum-sealing to prevent infestation.
Cowpea Weevil
Mainly infests cowpeas and other legumes. Keep storage areas clean and may use controlled atmospheres for prevention.
Maize Weevil
Affects corn and has similar prevention measures to those for Rice and Granary Weevils, such as sealed containers and cleanliness.
Almond Moth
Likes nuts, chocolate, and grain products. Manage with pheromone traps, inspect all food packages, and dispose of contaminated food.
Broadhorned Flour Beetle
Infests flour and cereal products. Frequent sanitation, use of insect growth regulators, and temperature control can minimize risk.
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