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Red Flour Beetles in Texas Homes

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
May 12, 2025
Price
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Overview

Finding bugs in your pantry can be stressful. This easy-to-follow factsheet shows you how to identify red flour beetles, get rid of them safely, and keep your dry goods protected for good. Download your free copy today!

Publication Information

Finding bugs in your pantry can be stressful. Luckily, we have the resources you need to live pest-free today.

In Texas, Red Flour Beetles (RFB) are extremely common and most likely found in dry goods like flour, pet food, and rice. Our easy-to-follow factsheet teaches you all the ways the RFB entered your home and how to get rid of them for good.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to identify a red flour beetle infestation-and stop it from happening again
  • How to choose safe, effective insecticide to clear them out completely
  • Best practices for preventing future infestations

Keep your home protected from pests-download your copy today!

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