Combating Khapra beetles

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1. General information about Khapra beetles

The Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is one of the most dangerous stored product pests in the world. Originally from India, it has now spread to many parts of the world and is considered a quarantine pest .

Khapra beetles primarily attack grains, flour, rice, nuts, seeds, and legumes . The larvae are particularly damaging: they bore into stored food, leaving gnawing damage and rendering food unusable. An infestation spreads rapidly and can destroy entire stores.

2. Detect Khapra beetle infestation – typical signs

An infestation with Khapra beetles is difficult to detect because the larvae often live hidden in food. Typical signs include:

  • Feeding marks and holes in grain, beans or seeds
  • Fine grazing meal or powder in storage containers
  • Skin remains of the larvae between the food
  • Visible small beetles (2–3 mm in size, brown in color) or larvae with bristly hairs
  • Supplies spoil faster and are inedible

Anyone who discovers these traces should act immediately – the Khapra beetle reproduces extremely quickly.

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With the sticky traps you can specifically capture Khapra beetles and reliably monitor the affected areas.

  • Easy to use: The traps are quickly ready for use and can be easily placed in the kitchen, pantry or other affected areas.
  • Safe & odorless: Completely free of chemical additives and completely odorless – ideal for use near food.
  • Long-lasting: Provides reliable support in monitoring and catching bread beetles over several weeks.

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3. Prevent Khapra beetles – Tips for kitchen & pantries

Prevention is crucial to avoid Khapra beetle infestation:

  • Store food airtight : Best in screw-top jars or tightly sealed containers.
  • Store supplies in a cool, dry place , as heat and moisture accelerate development.
  • Freeze newly purchased supplies (at least 48 hours) to kill eggs or larvae.
  • Regularly check grains, legumes and nuts for signs of grazing.
  • Use up old stocks first and don’t risk excessive storage times.
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With the storage wasps, you are relying on natural beneficial insects that specifically control bread beetles in the storage area and thus support the sustainable protection of your food.

  • Easy to use: The tubes containing the beneficial organisms are easily placed in the affected storage areas.
  • Natural & harmless: Garlic wasps are tiny, beneficial insects from nature – completely chemical-free and completely harmless to humans and pets.
  • Sustainable effect: Supports reliable control of bread beetles and other insects over several weeks.
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4. GREEN GUARDIA products against Khapra beetles

GREEN GUARDIA Wasps against stored product pests

Our larvae wereps are tiny, beneficial insects that specifically parasitize the eggs and larvae of the Khapra beetle. They lay their eggs inside the pests, killing the Khapra beetle larvae and stopping their reproduction.

Advantages:

  • 100% natural, biological control
  • Targets Khapra beetles, grain beetles, rice beetles and other stored product pests
  • Safe for humans, pets and food
  • Easy application directly in the pantry or infested cupboards

👉 With the GREEN GUARDIA storage wasps you can combat Khapra beetles sustainably, without chemicals and without leaving residues on food.

✅ Conclusion: The Khapra beetle is a particularly dangerous stored product pest that can cause massive damage to grains, legumes, and seeds. Through prevention and the targeted use of GREEN GUARDIA storage wasps, Khapra beetles and other stored product pests can be controlled reliably, naturally, and permanently.