Granary Weevil
Small beetles with a big appetite for your grain reserves!
Physical characteristics
The granary weevil (Sitophilus granarius) is a small beetle, 2-3 mm long. It has a dark brown to black body with a characteristic elongated snout. The wings are fused, making it unable to fly.
Biology and behavior
Females drill holes in grains and lay one egg in each. Larvae develop inside the grain, feeding on its contents. The entire life cycle occurs inside the grain and lasts 4-6 weeks under optimal conditions.
Harm
Granary weevils are serious pests of stored grains. They destroy grains from the inside, reducing their weight and quality. Infested grains become unfit for consumption and sowing. In severe infestations, an increase in temperature and moisture in the grain mass may be observed.
What you can do
Store grain in clean, dry, and cool facilities. Use airtight containers. Regularly inspect stocks for signs of infestation. Thoroughly clean storage facilities before storing new harvests. Freeze small quantities of infested grain for several days to destroy pests.
Professional control
Our approach includes a thorough inspection of storage facilities and identification of infestation sources. We apply a combination of methods, including fumigation for heavy infestations, use of residual insecticides for prevention, and installation of pheromone traps for monitoring. We offer preventive treatment programs and consultations for improving storage practices. We develop personalized strategies for long-term control, tailored to the specific conditions of the warehouse.