About Weevils (Family: Curculionidae)

Activity: Persistent Pantry Pests

Weevils are small beetles known for invading stored food products. Active year-round indoors, they prefer warm, dark, and undisturbed areas like kitchen pantries and storage cupboards. Weevils are typically more noticeable during the summer and fall as their populations grow. Unlike other pests, weevils often go unnoticed until large infestations are present, contaminating food supplies.

Diet: What Weevils Eat & Why It Matters

Weevils primarily infest:

• Grains and cereals

• Rice, pasta, flour, and cornmeal

• Nuts, beans, and seeds

• Pet food and birdseed
  Adult weevils lay eggs inside food products, and the larvae develop by feeding on the food source. This results in contaminated, inedible food, leading to waste and costly replacements.

Size: Tiny Yet Troublesome

• Adult size: 2 mm to 10 mm

• Recognizable by their elongated snouts (rostrums)

• Often brown, reddish, or black in color
  Despite their small size, a single female can lay hundreds of eggs, quickly escalating a minor infestation.

Nesting Habits: Where Weevils Live

Weevils don’t build nests in the traditional sense. Instead, they infest:

• Dry food packages and containers

• Pantry shelves and cupboards

• Cracks and crevices near food storage areas
  Weevils can also enter homes via infested grocery products, making inspection of dry goods essential.

Why Professional Treatment Is Crucial

DIY solutions like discarding infested products often fail to address the source of the infestation.

• Weevils can hide in tiny cracks and packaging seams

• Over-the-counter sprays are unsafe around food

• Professional pest control ensures a thorough clean-out and preventative measures
  Early professional intervention prevents food loss and future re-infestations.

Signs of a Weevil Infestation

Be on the lookout for:

• Tiny beetles crawling in or near stored food

• Small holes in grains, pasta, or seeds

• Fine powdery dust (from damaged grains)

• Infested food items with live larvae or adults

• Unpleasant odors in food storage areas

Understanding the Problem: Weevil Infestations

A weevil infestation means more than just spoiled food:

• Rapid reproduction can overwhelm pantries

• Cross-contamination of food items

• Risk of recurring infestations if the source isn't eliminated
  Professional pest control ensures deep cleaning, source elimination, and long-term prevention strategies for your home or business.

Our Professional Approach to Weevil Control

 Detailed Inspection of All Food Storage Areas

Locating and identifying infested products and entry points.

 Sanitation & Removal

Safe disposal of infested food, deep-cleaning affected areas, and treating cracks and crevices.

 Preventive Measures

Sealing entry points, advising on airtight food storage and proper pantry maintenance.

 Safe & Targeted Treatments

Using food-safe and eco-friendly methods for effective weevil control.