Pest guide
Sawtoothed grain beetle
Oryzaephilus surinamensis
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Inspect food, discard infested products and clean.
- Potential harm
Feeds on grain, nuts and bread products
- What to expect
Possible response: Inspect food, discard infested products and clean. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Sawtoothed grain beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis). Typical location: Grain. Potential harm: Feeds on grain, nuts and bread products. Possible response: Inspect food, discard infested products and clean.
Facts
- Latin name
- Oryzaephilus surinamensis
- English name
- Sawtoothed grain beetle
- Preferred conditions
- Grain
- Life cycle
- Adult beetles may live up to three years
Response and treatment
Inspect food, discard infested products and clean
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.