The humble red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) is a common pantry pest feeding on stored grains, flour, cereals, pasta, biscuits, beans, and nuts.It's a remarkably hardy creature, capable of ...

The red flour beetle, is commonly found in grain products and other food staples. The insect recently made headlines in Socorro in West Texas, and in Levelland in the South Plains region in 2023.

The El Paso County Commissioners Court unanimously approved $25,000 in funding on Monday, Oct. 21, to help residents of Socorro and surrounding areas deal with the pesky red flour beetles.

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Residents in Socorro plagued by the Red Flour Beetle for months will get help from the county this weekend. According to the city of Socorro, 471 homes are affected. City officials said that in ...

How to deal with red flour beetle When there's an influx of red flour beetles from outside the home, this causes a longer-running infestation inside the home. Here are some things that can be done ...

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – On Monday, Oct. 28, the City of Socorro along with other agencies, removed the pecan shells believed to be the primary food source for the red flour beetle infestation.

SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) -- Socorro residents are now starting to see relief from the Red Flour Beetle infestation. Some report seeing a steep decrease since treatment begun to a large infected source.

Testing results show red flour beetles are present at three facilities in the industrial rail park in Levelland. Those include Titan Lansing, a frac sand processing company, and ADM Southern Cotton ...

These beetles are taking over pantries in Texas Crews are bulldozing piles of pecan shells in hopes of cracking down on a red flour beetle infestation. To stream KHOU 11 on your phone, you need ...

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Residents in Socorro plagued by the Red Flour Beetle for months will get help from the county this weekend. According to the city of Socorro, 471 homes are affected.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – On Monday, Oct. 28, the City of Socorro along with other agencies, removed the pecan shells believed to be the primary food source for the red flour beetle infestation. The ...