Sawtoothed Grain Beetle

How do I identify Sawtoothed Grain Beetles?
Color: Reddish brown or brown in color.
Size: About 1/10" in length.
The sawtoothed grain beetle gets its name from its six saw-like teeth found in it's midsection.

Have Sawtoothed Grain Beetles infested your home?
Sawtoothed Grain Beetles feed on stored food products such as cereals, sugar, tobacco, pasta and more. They can bore through cardboard, plastic or most other packaging to get inside these products. Once inside populations tend to grow rapidly.

Will Sawtoothed Grain Beetles bite?
No, they do not bite or sting nor do they spread disease.

Will Sawtoothed Grain Beetles damage my home or structure?
No, Sawtoothed Grain Beetles will not damage a home or structure nor will it damage the contents of it, like furniture.

Recommendations for control: Getting to the cause of the infestation is critical for control. Once found, wrap the infested item in heavy plastic and dispose of outside. A thorough inspection of all food items in the kitchen should be done. It is best to store items in clear, airtight containers to avoid infestation. Thoroughly clean the infested areas by vacuuming and immediately cleaning up any spills. These weevils can be killed off by heat or cold treating. Consider where the infestation came from and do not purchase items with small tears as they can already be infested in the store.

A pest management professional can help control large infestations of rice weevils.

For an ongoing infestation it is recommended that you contact a pest management professional.