Combating grain capuchins

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1. General information about grain capuchins

The grain capuchin beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis) is one of the most significant food pests in kitchens, pantries, and warehouses. The beetles are approximately 2.5–3 mm in size, brown in color, and easily recognizable by their narrow, elongated bodies.

They primarily infest grains, flour, oatmeal, rice, nuts, and dried fruit . The females lay their eggs directly in or on the stored food. The larvae then eat through the food, rendering it inedible.

2. Detecting grain nasturtium infestation – typical signs

You can recognize an infestation by grain nasturtiums by the following signs:

  • Small brown beetles in pantries, storage containers or kitchen shelves
  • Contaminated food with larvae, pupae or fine drilling dust
  • Damaged packaging , as the beetles also gnaw through paper and thin plastic
  • Food tastes musty or clumps together due to impurities

If the infestation is not detected in time, the pests can quickly spread throughout the entire stock.

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With the sticky traps you can specifically capture bread 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. Preventing grain capuchins – tips for the kitchen and storage

Here’s how you can prevent an infestation:

  • Always store supplies in airtight containers (glass jars or tight plastic boxes)
  • Check newly purchased food and immediately discard any suspicious packages
  • Use up old supplies first – do not store food for too long
  • Cleanliness in the kitchen and pantry : Remove crumbs and leftovers immediately
  • Regular inspection : Check cabinets and containers for beetles or larvae
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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 grain capuchins

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Our storage wasps are tiny but highly effective beneficial insects. They reliably detect the eggs and larvae of the grain capuchin and lay their own eggs inside them. This kills the stored product pest before it can develop further.

Advantages:

  • 100% natural control without chemicals
  • Effective against grain weevils, rice weevils, granary weevils and other stored product pests
  • Safe for humans, pets and food
  • Easy to use: Simply place the cards with the wasps in the storage area

👉 With the GREEN GUARDIA grain wasps you protect your food reliably, naturally and permanently from grain capuchins.

✅ Conclusion: The grain nasturtium is a feared stored product pest that renders food inedible. With prevention and the targeted use of GREEN GUARDIA grain nasturtium wasps, you can combat an infestation safely, naturally, and without chemicals.