What are these small black bugs? I have found them in rice and also seeds. I removed the rice and seeds, but they are still in the cupboard and around the microwave.
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It is a pantry weevil and there are several types but all fall under about the same category and all can be killed/disposed of in the same manner.
I do not think the type of weevil is important but, to me, it looks more like a flour beetle as a rice beetle appears to have a longer 'snout' than your bug (although pictures are very blurry).
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After taking care of your food (instructions from online sites) you can use bay leaves (highly recommended) or any of the other suggestions to keep them away forever.
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Thanks you ! I will try some of these suggestions. Bay leaves right away. I have never heard of diatomaceous earth but just read about it now. Thanks for the good ideas.
You are welcome.
This will not be a long continuous process as once you get your pantry clean and 'boxed/paper' goods gone your problems will be few.
Looks like a Rice Weevil- here is a little history on this insect - en.wikipedia.org/
These are pantry weevils, as bad a pest as moths
I had a terrible moth problem, and what resolved it for me was to store all my dry goods in glass jars (like the giant pickle jars) and put a stick of cinnamon in them. Some also recommend a satchet with cinammon and cloves
And of course, pest control measures
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