The bread beetle attacks foods such as cereals or chocolate.
But how do you recognize the pest and how do you get rid of it?
We have answers.
Nobody wants a Käfer in their apartment.
Whether it's a fur beetle * or a bread beetle.
The latter is targeting your pantry, among other things.
But it is not only food that provides him with a basic nutritional basis, he also likes leather, dry animal feed and pictures.
But don't worry, the bread beetles pose no health risk.
Once the pest has been discovered, the question arises: How do you get rid of it?
And also: How can you prevent an infestation.
We have answers to these questions.
Bread Beetle: How To Identify It
The tiny beetle is just
1 to 3 millimeters in
size.
Its shape is
oval
.
The hairy beetle is
colored
red to dark
brown.
The larvae, which are just under 5 millimeters in size, are the ones to protect food from.
The white-yellowish larvae are particularly after food.
"Inventories or storage depots, for example in bakeries, are particularly at risk," explains the Federal Environment Agency.
They find their way into the apartment through already infected food or through the open window.
You can tell whether your food has been infected by a bread beetle by:
small holes in the food packaging
rotten food, contaminated with feces and threads of thread
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Targeted control of the bread beetle larvae
If you discover that your food has been infected by the bread beetle, you should proceed as follows:
It is essential to
dispose of
the contaminated
food
(including the food in the immediate vicinity).
Those products that are apparently not infected can still be treated.
Either place in the oven at 60 degrees (for about an hour) or in the freezer for 24 hours at minus 18 degrees.
Thoroughly
clean
the pantry.
Vacuum and wipe them properly.
The best way to do this is to use lukewarm water and vinegar.
If this procedure is unsuccessful, the expert must unfortunately be called.
A pest controller knows what to do in such cases.
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Prevent bread beetles with these tips
In order to prevent an infestation for the bread beetle, you should be
careful when buying
.
If the packaging is already damaged by small holes or there are small black dots in it, this is a possible sign of an infestation.
If the food is not already infected, containers made of ceramic or glass are a safe way to store them.
(swa)
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