Quick answer
Flat Grain Beetle information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. The flat grain beetle, Cryptolestes pusillus, is a reddish-brown beetle about 2 mm long with a flat, shiny body and long, slender antennae. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- The flat grain beetle, Cryptolestes pusillus, is a reddish-brown beetle about 2 mm long with a flat, shiny body and long, slender antennae.
- It has been recorded from stored materials including wheat, maize, rice, barley, cottonseed, copra, coffee berries, bulbs and nutmeg.
- Larvae may feed on the germ and endosperm of grain kernels and can sometimes hollow out an entire kernel; even slight grain damage can make kernels suitable for feeding.
Typical setting
Stored grain and cereal-product settings.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
Flat Grain Beetle FAQs
Useful questions
What is Flat Grain Beetle?
The flat grain beetle, Cryptolestes pusillus, is a reddish-brown beetle about 2 mm long with a flat, shiny body and long, slender antennae.
Where might Flat Grain Beetle be found?
Stored grain and cereal-product settings.
What should I do if I think I have Flat Grain Beetle?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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