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How to Repel Weevils
How to Repel Weevils. Rice and granary weevils frequently infest homes in North America. These insects use their snouts to feed on and lay eggs in beans and grains such as rice, barley, wheat and oats. Tiny in size, weevils grow in number rapidly, and it is important to deal with an infestation as quickly as possible. There are many things that you...
Rice and granary weevils frequently infest homes in North America. These insects use their snouts to feed on and lay eggs in beans and grains such as rice, barley, wheat and oats. Tiny in size, weevils grow in number rapidly, and it is important to deal with an infestation as quickly as possible. There are many things that you can do to repel weevils to prevent an infestation.
Things You'll Need
Airtight plastic containers or bags
Cleaning supplies
Black pepper
Bay leaves
Cloves
Dispose of food that you know is infested with weevils. Eliminating the insect's food supply helps to repel them.
Store all grain and beans, such as boxed cereal and bags of oats and flour, in airtight plastic bags or containers.
Maintain a clean house by regularly cleaning your floors, cabinets and pantries, and surfaces. Weevils are attracted to any crumbs that are left lying out on surfaces.
Fill small cloth sacks with black pepper, and hang them in areas where you store food. The smell repels weevils.
Place bay leaves or cloves into your storage containers of grains and beans, directly on top of the food. Just like black pepper, these repel weevils naturally.
Tips & Warnings
If you encounter weevils inside your home, kill them promptly or transfer them to an outdoor area far from your home.
