General Information on Beetle
Beetles live in dry foods such as vegetables and dried fruits, spices, flour, wheat, peas, seeds, grains and others. They are very common and destructive pests found in food warehouses, grocery stores and houses. In short, any place where dry food is stored.
Depending on the incubation temperature, a female can lay up to 500 eggs a few days after mating. The larvae hatch after one week.
Preparing for Beetle pest treatment
- Empty the pantry. Place food in the refrigerator and the rest on a table. Make sure you take everything off of the kitchen counter.
- All dry food should be inspected. If signs of infestation are found in certain foods, they must be disgarded. Healthy foods should be placed in sealed containers.
- Plan to leave your home for the duration of the treatment and return only after 4 hours. Wherever possible, open windows for 20 minutes upon your return. It is also important to not walk barefoot on treated areas for 48 hours after treatment.
