Weevils in Flour Where Do They Come From
Weevils, also known as home-invading flour bugs, are a type of beetle with elongated snouts. A widespread and common insect, weevils can be commonly found in flour, rice, or cornmeal.
There are different types of common weevils: rice weevils, vine weevils, wheat or flour weevils, and cowpea weevils. While they all have different purposes, you're more likely to find the four weevil in your home, as they feed on cereal grains.
Not sure what they are? Here's everything you need to know about weevils, including what they look like, where you find them and how to get rid of them.
Why do I have weevils in my house?
Adult weevils will enter your home through cracks or openings around foundations, doors and windows. Most often, weevils will look for shelter when the weather becomes too unbearable for them, especially when it's hot and dry outside.
How do weevils get into flour?
Similar to other pantry pests, weevils will feed on whole grains including rice, flour, nuts, beans, cereals, seeds and corn. Unlike other insects that climb into flour, weevils live and feed inside the food. The female will chew a hole into the grain kernel, depositing the egg inside. When the egg hatches, you will notice weevils inside your flour. If you've opened your flour and found it crawling with small pests, you probably have weevils.
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Are weevils harmful?
Weevils are not harmful to humans or animals, so you have nothing to worry about if you spot them inside your home. They can, however, cause extensive damage to stored cupboard foods, so always throw away any food where you find their presence. Once they are inside your flour or rice, their population can grow rapidly and expand to food items stored nearby.
If you have found weevils, clear any cupboards well, using a vacuum to be sure you've gotten rid of all of their larvae.
How do you identify weevils?
Weevils are easily distinguished by their elongated head that forms a long snout. In fact, some weevils have a snout as long as their body. Most are reddish-brown of black, cannot fly and have slender, oval-shaped bodies.
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How can you get rid of weevils?
A great way to naturally repel weevils is to place cloves and bay leaves in your cupboards to help ward them off. As well as this, you could also try positioning several cloves of garlic around your pantry or kitchen to keep them at bay. White vinegar is a stronger option, if you feel you are unable to control their presence.
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Weevils in Flour Where Do They Come From
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