Weevil Post on Bin Weevils

Straight-snouted weevil, Ithystenus hollandiae

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A weevil is any beetle from the Curculionoidea superfamily. They are usually small, less than 6 mm (¼ inch), and herbivorous. There are over 60,000 species in several families, mostly in the family Curculionidae (the true weevils). Some other beetles, although not closely related, bear the name "weevil", such as the biscuit weevil (Stegobium paniceum), which belongs to the family Anobiidae. Many weevils are damaging to crops. The grain or wheat weevil (Sitophilus granarius) damages stored grain. The boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) attacks cotton crops. It lays its eggs inside cotton bolls, and the young weevils eat their way out. Weevils are often found in dry foods including nuts and seeds, cereal and grain products, such as pancake mix. In the domestic setting, they are most likely to be observed when a bag of flour is opened. Their presence is often indicated by the granules of the infested item sticking together in strings, as if caught in a cobweb. If ingested, E. coli infection and other various diseases can be contracted from weevils, depending on their diet. Technical info: Canon 100mm f2.8 L macro lens + 20m ET + Raynox DCR-250 ISO200 1/80 f16 DIY diffuser

The purpose of this blog is to discuss the causes and indicators of weevil infestations, provide guidance on How to Get Rid of Weevils Naturally and offer

About a 3mm weevil, and it flew away right after this shot. Fairly sure about the species though not completely certain. Weevils have the greatest heads. Once again the 28mm reversed on the 2x teleconverter .

There is nothing so disappointing as opening a new packet of food only to find it is infested with weevils. There seems to be an unusually large plague of weevils (and other creepy crawlies) at the moment and while we can't tell if they are in the food we buy until we get it home, we can do our bit to control them. To keep your pantry and food weevil free, put it straight into the freezer for a week when you bring it home. Leave it in the packaging, it will be fine. They are in flour, cereals, rice, grains even pulses. Freezing will stop the breeding cycle and kill any live weevils in the food. After a week you can either transfer it to clean, dry, airtight containers and keep it in the pantry or leave it in the freezer. Choose a canister or container with a tight seal to keep out air, moisture and any bugs that happen to be flying around. Adding a bay leaf to each canister will also act as a deterrent, as will sprinkling bay leaves on your pantry shelves.

Simply mix the product with water and apply it using a watering can. The nematodes contained within are naturally occurring microscopic organisms that target and eliminate pests. This solution is long-lasting and resistant to weather conditions. Vine Weevil is a destructive pest, with larvae damaging plants by feeding on their roots, and adult beetles harming foliage. For effective control, apply when the larvae are active—typically from March to May and again from July to November, when the soil temperature is above 5°C (40°F). (12m² Pack) Important: The pack contains living organisms and should be refrigerated upon arrival. Use the product before the expiry date, which is approximately 3 to 4 weeks after dispatch. Note: This product is unavailable to customers in Eire. Available in two pack sizes: 12m² and 100m². For controlling adult vine weevils, use Nematop Adult Vine Weevil Traps. These traps should be placed under plants when adult weevils are active (typically from June to September). Each trap contains a wooden board with grooves filled with a gel that houses 2.5 million nematodes (Steinernema carpocapsae), which attract and kill the adult beetles. One trap covers an area of 10m² or 4m of hedging and remains effective for about 6 weeks. Position traps when adult vine weevils are active, typically between May and September.

A tiny, rather non-descript weevil that would normally be a challenge to identify. Luckily, one of our crew at the Dedham BioBlitz found this insect wedged deep inside a mullein flower, and that host is pretty much all we need to get us to mullein weevil, Gymnetron tetrum. Mullein weevils, just like mullein, are an introduced species native to Europe.

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