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What Are Granary Weevils?
Granary weevils are a type of stored product pest that are frequently found in homes and businesses. They are a brownish-red color with hard-shelled bodies, a noticeable pitted pattern on their heads, and a long snout. Adult granary weevils grow to about an eighth of an inch in length. Although they have wings, they do not fly.
Larval granary weevils are grub-like in appearance. They are a creamy white color and have wrinkly bodies.
Are Granary Weevils Dangerous?
Granary weevils are not dangerous to people because they don’t bite or sting, and they are not known to transmit any diseases. However, granary weevils infest food products, so although they won’t damage personal items or furniture found in homes, they will contaminate the food they find. They are considered to be a threat to the agricultural industry and can become quite a nuisance inside homes when they infest and contaminate whole grains and seeds that are stored in kitchen and pantry areas.
What Causes Granary Weevils?
The main way that granary weevils enter homes is through products purchased from stores that are already infested with their larvae and eggs. Granary weevil infestations often originate at food processing plants and facilities.
Although less likely, it’s also possible for granary weevils to get inside from outdoors by finding an opening into your house. Cracks in your foundation or openings around doors or windows could allow them to get inside while looking for food.
How Do I Get Rid of Granary Weevils?
The fastest, safest, and most effective way to eliminate granary weevils or any other stored product pest from your home is to get help as quickly as possible from professional pest control technicians. Because granary weevils infest your food, careful treatment must be done to protect the safety of your family.
At All-American Pest Control, we can help to find and eliminate all granary weevils, along with other common household pests from your home through our year-round Perimeter Pest Control Program or our Green Choice Pest Control program.
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Can I Get Rid of Granary Weevils Myself?
We do not recommend using DIY pest control products to get rid of granary weevils from your home, especially because these pests invade kitchen and pantry areas. Do-it-yourself pest control products are not only often ineffective, but they can be very dangerous to use if not mixed or placed properly, and they should never be used in close proximity to food.
The best way to safely get rid of granary weevils and to prevent a re-infestation is to get help from a professional pest control expert in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. If granary weevils have infested your home’s kitchen or pantry, contact the experts at All-American Pest Control today.
How Can I Prevent Granary Weevil Infestations?
Along with putting into place a year-round pest control program from the pest control experts at All-American, the following prevention tips can help to prevent problems with granary weevils in your home:
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When you purchase seeds and grains from a store, inspect the packaging to ensure that there are no holes or rips.
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After returning home from the store, remove grain and seed products from their original packaging and place them into plastic or glass containers that have a tight-fitting lid.
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Regularly clean out your pantry and cabinets, cleaning up any crumbs and getting rid of older or expired dry goods.
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Always inspect stored food products for signs of adults or larvae before using them.
Call us at All-American today to schedule your free home evaluation!
Why Choose All-American Pest Control?
With over 60 years of experience, the experts at All-American know the time, effort and patience it takes to solve any pest problem, including problems with stored product pests like granary weevils. With All-American Pest Control, you’ll receive quality services, thorough treatments, and a commitment to solving your pest problem from our friendly, trained experts.
If granary weevils have gotten into your home, you need safe and effective relief from these stored product pests. Our home pest control plans are designed to provide ongoing coverage for over 47 common pests that get into Nashville homes. Don’t let granary weevils contaminate your food. Get rid of them with All-American Pest Control.
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