What is a weevil?
The weevil is described as a very small beetle measuring less than 6 mm. They have long, pointed snouts that are used for boring holes in grains, pasta, timber, flour, and cereal. Their mouths are at the end of their snout, and they are dark in color. Weevils are not native to North America and is said to have been brought here in seeds carried by settlers through the ports.
Weevil as pests
They are considered as pests because they are known to damage and kill crops; crops like corn, grain, and cotton. So if you do not believe that weevil is evil, then talk to the farmers whose crops they damaged. At home, they inhabit dry foods like grain, nuts, and cereals.
They are also a source of annoyance for homeowners. Once weevils invade homes, they usually do so in great numbers. They manage to enter homes whenever they find small openings. Homeowners often find them on the walls and the windowsills.
Control
Once you spot weevils at home, dispose of the food products that are contaminated. Then after removing these contaminated products, thoroughly vacuum the areas you deem were infested by the weevils. If you find the weevils in newly bought food products, return them to the store immediately. Make sure it will be destroyed. The number of weevils should decrease once you can locate the contaminated foods. Store food in air-tight containers. Other unopened food items, especially those in boxes, to check if these were contaminated too. Seal off all cracks and openings in your house, as weevils can make this their entry point.
Weevils prefer damp, dark places. What you can do is put a damp cloth in dark places within your house. Soon you would be catching weevils. Once you find enough weevils on the cloth, put the cloth in water to wash them away. Repeat as necessary.
You may also try some natural methods, like using neem oil or bay leaves. Neem oils should be sprayed on places where you often see weevils. The bay leaves, on the other hand, are natural repellants. You may put them in your rice or cereal containers. If, after your best efforts, none of these work, then it is time to call Go-Forth Home Services Company in Mocksville, NC. They have a team of highly trained professionals who can get the job done.
Why Go-Forth?
Go-Forth has been around for 59 years now. They have excellent experience not only in weevil control, but also with many other pest problems like cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, mosquitoes, ants, and many others. The company has a special team of technicians who can evaluate your homes or offices on what type of service is just right for you.
Go-Forth has been providing pest control services in Mocksville, North Carolina since 1959. This is a family-owned exterminator company that has earned the trust of local homeowners and businesses alike.