Saw-Toothed Grain Beetles

Oryzaephilus surinamensis

Appearance

• Adult — 2.5–3mm in length. 6 saw–like projections on each side of the thorax. Long length of head behind the eyes.
• Larva — yellow to brown with a brown head.

Lifecycle

• 20 days at 35°C, 3–4 months at 20°C. Lower limit of 18°C. More tolerant to temperature extremes than the Merchant Grain Beetle.

Habits

• Feeds on cereals and cereal products and can also be found on dried fruit, nuts, etc.

Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle Pest Control News

Pesky Pantry Pests
Several pests can invade your kitchen to feast on a variety of food products such as nuts, dried vegetables and fruits, flour, pastas, cereal and pet food. Grain and flour beetles are brown or reddish-brown, depending on the species. The larvae of t... [more]

Pantry Pest Outbreak
Pantry pests can be found in nearly every home in the UK at some time or other. For the most part they are no more than an occasional inconvenience. Pantry pests enter the home through a variety of ways: Food can be infested while at the farm or in t...

Processing Plants Targeted
Food processors are a growth market for pest control companies as they traditionally rely on staff to keep insects and rodents at bay, according to a new report....

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