General Information on Red Flour Beetle
These beetles normally live in cereal products, dried fruits, spices and other similar products. These are very common and destructive pests in food warehouses, grocery stores, houses and any facility that stores dry food.
The female beetle can lay between 300 and 400 eggs during her lifespan which will last about three years.
Preparing for Red flour beetle 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 discarded. 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.
