Fabric & pantry pests
Weevils: identification & weevil control
Grain weevils infest stored food while root weevils invade homes in mass from landscaping. We identify which type you have, remove infested product or treat the exterior harborage accordingly.
How to identify weevils
- What it looks like
- Small dark beetles with a distinct downward-curving snout; root weevils are gray-black and flightless.
- Size
- 1/8 to 1/2 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Rice, flour, birdseed, pasta, plus mulch and ground cover for root weevils.
- Commonly confused with
- Flour beetles lack the snout.
Signs of weevils in your home
- Beetles in rice or flour
- Small holes in grain kernels
- Mass invasions along baseboards in summer
Weevils questions homeowners ask
Are weevils in rice safe?
They are not dangerous but the product is contaminated — discard it and check nearby packages.
Weevil control by city
Local technicians handle weevils in every market below — pick your city for neighborhood coverage, seasonal notes and a free quote.
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