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Khapra Beetle

Insect and Mite Pests of Crops

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.

Facts
Classification
Agent Kind
Insect or Mite 1
Quarantine Status
Quarantine Pest (ISPM 5) 2
Connections

Associated With

Wheat, Crops

The khapra beetle is among the most destructive stored-grain pests of wheat worldwide, subject to strict quarantine.

Caused By Agent Kind

Insect, Concepts
Mite, Concepts
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Originated In

South Asia

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.

Found In

South Asia

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Sources
1. Khapra Beetle (Wikipedia)
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  • Opening definition paragraph
    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.
  • In Group: Beetle and Weevil Pests, Lead
    The khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), also called cabinet beetle, is a species of beetle that originated in South Asia.
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2. Khapra beetle (Wikipedia)
lead: there is a federal quarantine restricting importation of rice from countries with known infestationsView the Source
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