STORED GRAIN WEEVIL
Facts & Information
A small beetle that damages stored wheat, rice, and maize after harvest.
Family Name
Curculionidae
What do stored grain weevil look like?
Tiny reddish-brown beetles with a distinctive elongated snout, found inside grain kernels and stored grain bins.
How do I get rid of stored grain weevil?
Proper drying of grain before storage, clean and sealed storage containers, and regular inspection of stored stock are the most effective preventive measures. Certus Seeds and Combagro field teams can advise growers on safe post-harvest storage practices.
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Learn all about stored grain weevil
A small beetle that damages stored wheat, rice, and maize after harvest.
Damage Caused
Hollowed-out grain kernels and reduced seed viability.
Life Cycle
Can complete several generations within stored grain.
Peak Season
Post-harvest storage period.
Look For
Small holes in kernels and fine dust in stored grain.
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