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Flour Beetle

Flour Beetles refers to a group of 70 Wood Boring Beetles. Their larvae is white and C shaped. There are two varieties of Powder Post Beetles that are of concern in Ontario.

Flour beetles are considered pests of cereal silos. Due to their tolerance of radiation and pesticides, they are a good candidates for laboratory purposes.

Flour beetles consume wheat and other grains. They can survive in very dry environments.

The fully grownlarvae is known as mealworms.

Areas of infestation are treated with Dragnet FT after they have been emptied and cleaned.

An adult Flour Beetle in the Flour.
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Flour Beetle Extermination Technique and its Advantages:

We utilize the most effective insecticide Spray treatments available from industry leading pesticides manufactures. These pesticide are highly effective and contain most powerful active ingredients. We employ the Spray method to Control, and Exterminate the Flour Beetle infestations.

Some of the Characteristics of the Spray method are:

  • It is the best option when there is no Bait available for a given Pest. A targeted application of Control Agents in selected areas of the structure is undertaken. In cases of high infestations, spraying upon the pests produces a spectacular knock down.
  • Areas that are targeted are the nesting and foraging activities areas of the Pest.
  • Flour Beetle are affected by the insecticide active agent when they come into contact with the treated surfaces.
  • Flour Beetle would be exterminated by getting the Active Ingredient into it’s biological system via contact. An affected pest may also prove to be a source of secondary poisoning for other members.
  • The Insecticide Spray method results in gradual, almost fool-proof and guaranteed removal of these pests.

Client’s Preparations for Insecticides Application:

  • Client is required to prepare areas to be treated with insecticide spray application.
  • Client is required to leave the property during the application and stay out for further 2 hours after the application.

Our exterminators will inspect the structure for points of vulnerabilities that may facilitate future infestations or conditions that may be helping the Flour Beetle to flourish. It will be up to the property owner to act on the recommendations.

Specific Notes on Spray or Fog Application:

Spray may be Water-Based or of the Emulsion type. Even though it would not stain or damage surfaces, it may be noticeable as a thin film of light color. The film may also have oily characteristics. If it is found on any surfaces that are used by people or pets, then it should be cleaned away at the earliest. For further information, please, see our Pesticides and the MSDS page.

Expected Results and Outcome of the Treatment:

In about 3-5 weeks, all Flour Beetle would have been eliminated having directly or indirectly been exposed to the insecticide sprayed. Gradually Flour Beetle would simply cease to exist. It remains possible that some Flour Beetle may expire near human living spaces.

At Quest Pest Management Inc., we have the highest success rate of complete elimination of Flour Beetle with one treatment alone.

Prior to carrying out treatment for Flour Beetle, we will do an inspection or survey of the property to determine the extent and scope of the infestation. In doing so, we will also obtain information from people present on site.