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Re: How do I get rid of weevils? Anyone? » Racer

Posted by verne on September 17, 2004, at 14:47:30

In reply to How do I get rid of weevils? Anyone?, posted by Racer on September 17, 2004, at 12:33:05

I waged a war with weevils for over a year. I even sent one in to the state lab for indentification. To be exact I had "rice" weevils.

Nothing seemed to work until I chanced upon a "Raid Max" kit. Although it was designed for roaches I was desperate and gave it a try. Perhaps they have kits designed for weevils.

Always one for overkill I used 3 kits and placed dozens of bait stations and egg stoppers all over the house but especially in the kitchen and bathroom. I put them in cupboards, behind appliances - especially the stove. I really cleaned behind the stove and got rid of all my birdseed which really attracted them. I also sprayed some sort of insecticide along all the floorboards.

I really think the Raid kits worked because after a couple months I never saw another weevil. I continued to live weevil free for another three years until I moved.

The state lab people said it was important to deprive the weevil of their food source. In my case it was spilled rice behind the stove and a big bag of birdseed that they somehow got into. I think they may live in the walls since I would often see them waddle out from beneath the floorboards.

a weevil survivor

Verne


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