Prevention of stored product pests Flashcards
characteristics of indian meal moths
moth larvae spin silk webbing. a grayish band across the upper 1/3 of their reddish bronze wings
characteristics of the flour/tribolium beetle
shiny, flattened, reddish brown.
head and upper part of the thorax covered in minute pitting
characteristics of the dermestid beetle (khapra beetle)
hairs on the outside of the larvae can cause intestinal trauma, eye irritation, dermatitis, and allergic reaction.
quarantinable insect
if found dead or alive whole lot must be condemned
characteristics of the saw toothed grain beetle
most commonly found stored products pest aboard ships.
slender, fat brown beetle thorax bears six saw toothed projections on each side
characteristics of the rice weevil
most destructive store product pest. reddish brown and have a long beak or snout that extends from head.
can be recognized by two yellowish or reddish spots on the top of each front wing
what are some food items with high insect infestation potential
flour barley dry mix farina cornmeal grits rice
what kind of items are at high risk for infestation
items close to or past the expiration date
sequence of events if insects are found in pierside inspections
separate infested supplies and notify the supply officer.
recommend items not be allowed on board1
amount of infestation permissible for freezer/3 days
less than 7 beetles, except dermestid species and flour beetles)
how many weeks at 0 degrees will kill all stages of insects
2 weeks
