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Flour Beetle information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Red and confused flour beetles are elongated reddish-brown adults about 3–4 mm long; their antennae differ in shape, with the red flour beetle having an abrupt three-segment club. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- Red and confused flour beetles are elongated reddish-brown adults about 3–4 mm long; their antennae differ in shape, with the red flour beetle having an abrupt three-segment club.
- They can infest flour mills, warehouses, grocers and homes, feeding on flour and other milled grain products, as well as many dried foods.
- They can build up in food accumulations in cabinet cracks and crevices, so recurring beetles can indicate a stored-product source requiring identification.
Typical setting
Flour mills, warehouses, grocery premises and household food cupboards.
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.
Flour Beetle FAQs
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What is Flour Beetle?
Red and confused flour beetles are elongated reddish-brown adults about 3–4 mm long; their antennae differ in shape, with the red flour beetle having an abrupt three-segment club.
Where might Flour Beetle be found?
Flour mills, warehouses, grocery premises and household food cupboards.
What should I do if I think I have Flour 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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