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Introduction: 0:00
How to Identify Rice Weevils: 0:33
How to Inspect for Rice Weevils: 1:33
How to Treat for Rice Weevils: 2:24
How to Prevent Rice Weevils: 4:56

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Rice weevils are smaller than even grains of rice, growing only to be as large as 3 to 4.6 millimeters in length. They have dark brown bodies, and you may even notice some lighter brown patches if you can see them up close enough. You can tell a weevil apart from other pests like a grain beetle because you’ll notice the weevil’s long snout. It’s hard to miss, even when they’re that small.

To confirm rice weevil activity, look in or around your pantry or where foodstuff is stored. You may see a few rice weevils wandering the shelves, but focus on finding the source of your infestation. Look inside bags or boxes of grains and other stored foods. Remember, since rice weevils spend their developmental stages within grains, you’ll only see adults during your inspection. Be sure to also check any cupboards, drawers, and shelving.

After identifying your pest and inspecting for activity on your property, it’s time to start treatment.
Before starting any treatment, be sure to wear your personal protective equipment, or PPE, and remember to keep all people and pets off the treated areas until dry.

Before starting your treatment, you need to clear out your pantry. Start by throwing out boxed and bagged foodstuffs. Next, vacuum all cracks and crevices in the pantry shelving or cabinets. If your shelving is adjustable, clean out the peg holes with a toothpick and vacuum. Rice weevils may be found in these tight spaces as they travel from place to place. Be sure to throw out the vacuum’s bag or clean the canister when you’re done. Then wipe down the pantry shelves with water to clean up any food residue. Do not use any strong cleaners or bleach, as these will keep pests away from the pesticides you’ll soon apply.

Once you’ve cleared and cleaned your pantry, you’ll need to use insecticide aerosols labeled for rice weevils like Pyrid and Novacide. Pyrid is an insecticide aerosol that’s often used as a flushing agent, and it’s great to treat tight cracks and crevices where rice weevils or other pests may be hiding. To use Pyrid as a crack and crevice treatment, just remove the white applicator, attach the provided red applicator, and make sure the straw is firmly affixed in the spout. Shake the can, and spray along the lengths of any cracks and crevices in your pantry where rice weevils could be hiding. Next, apply Novacide. Novacide is another insecticide aerosol, but this one contains an insect growth regulator, or IGR. Just shake the can, hold it upside-down, and spray 1-2 inches or product every couple of inches.

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