Habitat

Worldwide but more common in temperate regions. Pest of food stores and domestic larders. Feeds on cereal products, spices and wide range of dried stored foodstuffs. Can penetrate food packaging.

Biology

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Eggs – up to 60 per female laid singly on or near larval food. Hatch 1-2 weeks. 

Larvae – whitish, mobile when first hatched, may penetrate packaging material. Become sluggish when larger. May bore holes through hard food materials. Develop 2-4 months.

Pupae – inside cocoons in or near larval food. Develop 1-2 weeks.

Adults – 2-3 mm, brown, partially humped thorax, distinctive 3 segmented antennal club. Can fly. Live 3-4 weeks.

Importance

Food storage pest often causing localised heavy infestations in old stock. Possible confusion with furniture beetle (woodworm)

Control
We have a range of treatments suited to dealing with biscuit beetle, including fumigation and residual insecticides.

Please call 01923 634564  or e-mail info@sabrepestcontrol.co.uk for further assistance.