Ridder Pest Control
COMMON PESTS - Saw Toothed Grain Beetle
Characteristics |
Brown, "teeth" running along sides of thorax. |
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Size |
1/12" (2mm) |
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Location |
Storehouses. |
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Food |
Whole grains of all kinds - rice, oats, wheat, etc. |
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Life Stages |
Eggs 4-7 days Larva 35 days Pupa 30 days Adult 2-3 months 6-7 generations per year. |
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Damage |
N/A |
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Comments |
Presence of adults causes an "off" flavor in food. |