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Pantry Beetle and Weevil Guides

Drugstore beetles, flour beetles and rice weevils breed inside dry food. Find the infested package, toss or freeze it, clean the shelves, seal the rest.

2 guides · Updated Oct 11, 2026

Small dark weevils with long snouts crawling on uncooked white rice in a bowl

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How to Get Rid of Weevils in Rice, Flour and Pantry Food

To get rid of weevils, throw out infested rice, beans and grain, freeze anything you want to keep at 0°F for 4 days, vacuum and wash the shelves, and store dry food in sealed jars. Don’t spray food areas.

Updated Oct 11, 2026 · 8 min read

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How to Get Rid of Drugstore Beetles in Your Pantry
To get rid of drugstore beetles, find the infested food (often spices, pet food or old flour), throw it out or freeze it at 0°F for 4 days, vacuum and wash the shelves, and keep dry food in sealed jars. Sprays aren’t recommended.
Updated Oct 8, 2026 · 8 min read

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