Beetles
(Coleoptera)
Background
Prevention
Store Product Insects (SPI)
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One of the obstacles in storing corn, rice, soybean, flour products is the attack of warehouse pests.
One of the corn warehouse pests for example is Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
This pest is found in hot and humid areas.
These pests are polyphagous, can destroy cereals such as rice/grain, maize, wheat, and sorghum, which causes loss of maize yield in tropical regions due to S. zeamais in the range of 30 100% of the product.
Generally, pests of the SPI type are often found in warehousing and industrial areas.
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coleoptera or beetles
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lepidoptera or moth
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psocoptera or book / bark lice
Favorite Food
Grains and flour such as:
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corn
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rice
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soy
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wheat flour
- We offer a Free Inspection of your premises and buildings.
- Technicians licensed by LAP (Pesticide Applicator License) or ALAP
(Assistant Pesticide Applicator License) can provide services
pest exterminator (SPI) which is effective and on target
custom designed according to your request.
- Treatment includes control over potential areas
target pests and we will advise on what action
which must be done.
Make sure the product or raw material purchased is not contaminated by warehouse pests by checking the goods or materials.
Types of SPI
1. Granary Weevil
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2. Rice Weevil
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3. Maize Weevil
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4. Lesser Grain Borer
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5. Angoumois
FEEDING HABIT / HOW TO EAT
As a Pest Management Professional, our technicians will identify the source of the infestation.
In most cases, we recommend immediate disposal of the affected material before it can contaminate other products.
The use of pheromone traps can also attract insects and as a means of monitoring the insect population of warehouse pests.
Primary Pests / Internal Feeders
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- Strike the Whole Point.
- Larvae develop in Granules
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Secondary Pests / External Feeders
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Does not spoil the whole grain
Eating Crumbs / Spattered Grain
Types of Beetles
