SAW-TOOTHED GRAIN BEETLES
Identification
- About 2.5 to 3 mm long
- Flat body with 6 tiny projections on each side
Environment
- They usually get into good when they are in production
- Prefer processed food products like bran, chocolate, oatmeal, sugar and macaroni
Threats
- Can cause mold problems due to moisture buildup
- Can burrow directly through boxes and packaging
Treatment
- Fumigation
- Be sure to keep a sharp eye out for signs of damage on shipments and packages