| Appearance |
 Dark
brown with four light-colored patches on its wings; the head extends
into a long thin "beak." 1/8-inch in
length. |
| Habitat |
|
Rice weevils attack whole grains
such as wheat, corn,
barley and rice. In homes, infestations are generally found in bird
seed, nuts,
decorative Indian corn and, in rare instances, in old pasta stored in
cupboards.
The rice weevil and its close relative the granary weevil do more
damage to
stored whole grains worldwide than any other pest. |
| Diet |
| Rice weevils primarily whole grains, but also eatbeans,
nuts, cereals
and fruit. |
| Control |
|
All products containing whole grains need to be
inspected, along with decorative items such as Indian corn and shadow
boxes
containing seeds. Discard all infested packages and products. Clean
spilled
grain and infested cabinet areas using a vacuum followed by soapy
water. Store
all dried food goods in a glass or plastic container with a tight lid
to limit
spreading if one food becomes infested. Consider storing cereals and
similar
foods in the refrigerator to limit stored pantry pest problems. |
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