WEEVIL.

Average Adult Size:
3mm - 4mm.

Associated Risks:
Contamination of chosen food source,
Can cause spoilage to food products,
Hard to detect until pest reaches adulthood.

Life Cycle:
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult,
Females can produce up to 350 eggs
over a 9 month period,
Most recognisable feature is a
prominent snout,
Adults can live up to 1 year without
treatment.

Life Style:
Widely recognised pest within the United Kingdom,
Can effect both domestic & commercial food storage areas,
Larva stage generally occurs within chosen food source.

Control Method(s):
Chemical control,
Environmental changes.