Do you need some help with weevil control in Crowley?
Weevils are invasive beetles that cause countless problems with our food supplies across the country. There are more than 3,000 species of weevils in the U.S. and some of the worst can be found right here in Crowley.
Some weevils target our gardens and damage crops, but the majority of problems these problematic pests cause are inside our homes. Weevils are commonly found stowed away inside packaged foods. When they are in their larval stage, they are so tiny that they go unnoticed. But, once inside your pantry, they go to work. Weevils contaminate everything, including grains, sugar and processed foods. Nothing in your cupboards except for your canned goods is safe from weevils, and getting rid of them is a challenge that requires professional help.
The granary weevil (also known as the pantry weevil) can be found in stored food products. This insect does develop wings, which gives them the ability to travel great distances from the field to storage facilities. Inside the food storage warehouses is where they begin to infest food products. They chew through the grain kernels that exist in whole grain foods such as
- Rice
- Cereals
- Seeds
- Flour
- Cake mix
- Cornmeal
- Spaghetti
- Crackers
- Cookies
- Oats
- Barley
- Wheat
The adults can chew from the outside as well as lay eggs. Once the eggs are layed by the female, they develop through several stages inside the grain kernels and eventually hatch. In warm conditions, the larvae can develop in a short as a month. Adult weevils often live for about 7 to 8 months while some can live up to 2 years.
For items that are going to be kept, it is recommended to place the food product in the freezer for several weeks to kill the adult weevils and the larvae. In most cases, it is safest to discard the contaminated items. Treatment would involve disposing the infested material, clearing out the pantry and treating the areas where the insects are located.
The Most Effective Weevil Control in Crowley
Eradicating a weevil infestation may be a challenge, but Sureguard Termite & Pest Services is up to the task. We’re the most effective weevil control service in Crowley, and we have the tools, products and experience to handle any weevil problem that comes your way. No matter if your issue is indoors or outdoors, we’ll locate the infestation and put an effective plan into action to get rid of them. We also help with maintenance, remediation and exclusion, a great way to protect your home from all kinds of pest invasions.
Weevil Relief Begins with Sureguard
Do you have weevils lurking in your cupboards? Give Sureguard Termite & Pest Services a call today for the most effective weevil control services in the Crowley area!
