If the insect is a beetle, its wings should not be visible unless the coverings are lifted up and the wings are extended. Not all beetles have wings that are completely covered.
If the insect has a long, straw-like protrusion, then it is not a beetle.
If the insect has 4 legs, 8 legs, or more, then it is not a beetle.
An adult click beetle may be between 0. 5 to 1. 5 in (1. 3 to 3. 8 cm) long. This beetle is common all over the world and there are over 900 species of click beetles in North America alone.
Keep in mind that these beetle are harmless. They eat other insects, but will not bite you or your pets.
There are 413 species of longhorn beetles in Texas alone, but they all share the distinguishing feature of long antennae.
Keep your grains in air-tight containers to prevent an infestation. [9] X Research source
These beetles usually turn up in a house about 4 to 7 years after it has been built.
Varied color carpet beetles are similar to black carpet beetles. These are very small (0. 12 in (0. 30 cm)) beetles with bright yellow and green markings. [14] X Research source
Elm leaf beetles can damage trees if they get out of control, so you may need to manage them with pesticides.
There are over 450 species of lady beetles in North America alone.
Be sure to keep ham covered when it is out, and put it in the refrigerator to store it.
Bark beetle infestations create dry, dead wood, which intensifies forest fires.
If the head is so far bent over that the beetle has a hump, then it is likely a cigarette beetle. These are almost identical to drugstore beetles but they appear to be hunchbacked. [23] X Research source
Make sure to keep your corn flour and other flours in air-tight containers to protect them from these pests.
Weevil infestations in rice and other grains are common. These pests can chew right through paper and plastic, so it is best to keep any loose grains and flour in air-tight glass, metal, or hard plastic containers. [27] X Research source
Sawtoothed grain beetles are more likely to get into the food supply if the bins are not sanitized at least every 6 months. [29] X Research source
