Sawtoothed Grain Beetle
Oryzaephilus surinamensis
Flat, tiny kitchen beetles that easily penetrate cardboard food packaging to ruin pantry staples....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Flat, tiny kitchen beetles that easily penetrate cardboard food packaging to ruin pantry staples.
How to Identify the Sawtoothed Grain Beetle
- ▸ Tiny, flat, dark brown body
- ▸ Six sawtooth-like projections on each side of thorax
- ▸ Chew into sealed cardboard packaging
- ▸ Fast-moving through dry goods
Health & Property Risks, Low Risk
- ! Contamination of pantry staples
- ! Penetration of cardboard packaging
- ! Spoiled flour, cereal, and dried goods
What to Do in Florida
Discard infested goods and store staples in airtight glass or metal containers. Clean shelves and cracks. Call a licensed professional if the infestation persists.
Professional Solutions from Mosquito Control Florida
Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- Low
- Bites/Stings
- No
- Active Season
- Year-round indoors
- Where Found
- indoors
- Category
- lawn-garden
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Does the Sawtoothed Grain Beetle bite in Florida?
The Sawtoothed Grain Beetle does not typically bite or sting humans but poses these risks: Contamination of pantry staples, Penetration of cardboard packaging, Spoiled flour, cereal, and dried goods.
When is Sawtoothed Grain Beetle season in Florida?
In Florida, Sawtoothed Grain Beetle activity is: Year-round indoors.
What does a Sawtoothed Grain Beetle look like?
Key ID features: Tiny, flat, dark brown body; Six sawtooth-like projections on each side of thorax; Chew into sealed cardboard packaging; Fast-moving through dry goods.
What should I do about Sawtoothed Grain Beetles in my Florida yard?
Discard infested goods and store staples in airtight glass or metal containers. Clean shelves and cracks. Call a licensed professional if the infestation persists.
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