Khapra beetle
species of insect
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The Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), which originated in South Asia, is one of the world’s most destructive pests of grain products and seeds.[1] It is considered one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world.[2] 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.[2] There is a federal quarantine restricting the importation of rice into the U.S,. from countries with known infestations of the beetle.[3]
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| Species: | T. granarium
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| Trogoderma granarium Everts, 1898
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References change
- ↑ Stibick J. 2007. New pest response guidelines: Khapra Beetle Archived 2008-09-20 at the Wayback Machine APHIS–PPQ–Emergency and Domestic Programs, United States Department of Agriculture, Riverdale, Maryland
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 University of Florida Food & Agricultural Services
- ↑ Chicago Tribune