A small beetle (Trogoderma granarium) native to South Asia that infests stored grain, seeds and dried food products, tolerating extreme heat, cold and starvation better than most stored product pests. It is classed as one of the world's most destructive pests of stored grain and is subject to strict quarantine controls in many countries because established infestations are extremely difficult to eradicate.
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Classification
Quarantine StatusQuarantine Pest (ISPM 5) 1 Connections
Associated With
Wheat, Crops The khapra beetle is among the most destructive stored-grain pests of wheat worldwide, subject to strict quarantine.
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: South Asia, originated there.
Sources
1. Khapra Beetle (Wikipedia)
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The khapra beetle, also called cabinet beetle, is a species of beetle that originated in South Asia. It is one of the world's most destructive pests of grain products and seeds. It is considered one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world. Infestations are difficult to control because of the insect's ability to survive without food for long periods, its preference for dry conditions and low-moisture food, and its resistance to many insecticides.
lead description
A small beetle (Trogoderma granarium) native to South Asia that infests stored grain, seeds and dried food products, tolerating extreme heat, cold and starvation better than most stored product pests.
lead description (quarantine-status)
It is classed as one of the world's most destructive pests of stored grain and is subject to strict quarantine controls in many countries because established infestations are extremely difficult to eradicate.
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