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Flour Beetle:

What They Are &
How A1 Can Help

PEST STATS

Color:
Brownish-Red
LEGS:
6 Legs
WINGS:
Yes
CAN IT FLY:
Yes
Season:
Summer
Identifying Flour Beetle

Flour beetles (Tribolium species) are common pests in stored grain and flour products worldwide. These small beetles are reddish-brown and measure about 3–4 mm in length. Although adults have wings, they are unable to fly and move primarily by crawling through infested food. Flour beetles infest flour, cereals, spices, and other stored products, where both larvae and adults feed on grains and debris, contaminating food supplies. Their rapid life cycle, typically about one month from egg to adult under warm conditions, allows populations to grow quickly if left unchecked. Infestations result in unpleasant odors, clumping, and reduced quality of stored food. Effective control includes proper sanitation, sealing food containers, and, if necessary, professional pest management.

 

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