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Insect of the Month
Confused Flour Beetle (Tribolium confusum)
| Heavy infestations of flour by confused flour beetles may cause the product to turn greyish or mold prematurely. This insect can also give a citronella-like smell and taste from its scent glands to the material infested. They are primarily pests of flour, but also feed on processed beans, nuts, spices, chocolate, and pharmaceuticals. Both adults and larvae cause damage. |
Confused flour beetles are primarily pests of flour, but also feed on processed beans, nuts, spices, chocolate, and pharmaceuticals. Both adults and larvae cause damage. Learn more about the Confused Flour Beetle HERE