Most beetles are not harmful to humans although they can be very destructive when they feed on leaves and destroy trees, seeds, furniture and more. Beetles have a remarkable ability to penetrate different surfaces – even plastic-wrapped food is not safe against certain types of beetles. Some species of beetles are a menace because they lay their eggs in food where they hatch almost immediately and create further havoc.
BEETLES CONTROL STRATEGIES
PEST CONTROL MEASURES ARE COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS TO PREVENT THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEETLES.
It is by far better to prevent the penetration of beetles into stored food than having to deal with them after they have already infested the area!
PREVENTIVE MEASURES THAT ARE RECOMMENDED:
- Measures to prevent the invasion of beetles into your home include the installation of curtains and nets and to make sure that all food is securely covered.
- Never leave food out without sealing it securely, especially during the summer.
- In storage areas install ventilation and cooling systems, since most of these insects cannot live or breed at low temperatures.
- It is important to identify the species of the beetle because this identification is crucial to successful pest control.
- It is a priority to avoid using pesticides as much as possible around food sources and it is highly recommended to use physical methods, such as heat or cold, as a form of pest control.
- Destruction of beetles requires intelligent use of complex methods that combine both birth control and pest control.
- Often the best applied pest control methods are physical, such as heat/cold; electro – magnetic energy which causes the males to become infertile or by creating low/high pressure, as well as implementing chemical pest control methods such as spraying, misting, mixing or evaporating granules of pesticide in advance in the affected areas. The treatment used depending on the species of the beetle.
- Upon completion of the pesticide treatment it is important to lay traps for the purpose of monitoring and follow-up.