Get rid of the weevils

Carunchos are animals that can be found inside kitchen cabinets feeding on products such as rice, beans, flour, grains, pasta, among others.

So that they don't take care of their pantry, puncture the packaging and spoil their groceries, check out some tips for avoiding the bumps in a practical and effective way.

When storing new foods in the cupboard, it is recommended to remove the ones already stored and check their expiration date. Avoid stocking condiments for a long time, as expired foods are easy targets for the proliferation of wormwood.


Open packages should be stored in tightly sealed jars. If you find food packages with holes and notice the presence of the crabs inside the packages, eliminate them immediately.

Prevent food from being in fully enclosed cabinets, prefer to store it in more open locations or in cabinets with lattice doors.

For good room ventilation and to avoid humidity, leave the furniture doors open at least twice a week. Also, take this opportunity to clean the cabinet and make sure there are no punctured or punched packages.


Frequent cleaning of the pantry is crucial to keep the munchies away from food. To clean the place where food is stored, use a dry flannel or paper towel. Avoid using damp cloth. However, if you prefer to clean with your favorite cleaning product, be sure to leave the furniture open to dry well before you put the products back on the shelves.

In more extreme cases, it may be necessary to do the detetization of the environments and cabinets. Some of the most commonly used products for this purpose include pirimiphos-methyl and fenitrothion. It is recommended to use specialized and trusted companies to perform the dedetization.

Another effective tip against weevils is to put a container with some coffee grounds in the cupboard or drops of eucalyptus oil (essence). The trick works like a natural insecticide and keeps the weevils away from food.


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Watch the video below for more advice to keep these pets away from your food.

Timber Crabs

Some species of weevils feed on wood. This type is not so common in Brazil, but it is possible that they appear, however, less often than grain weevils. This species lives best in the temperate European climate, having more frequent occurrence in Portugal.

Larvae of this species thrive in cracks and cracks in coniferous woods (Pinus, Picea and Abies) feeding on the wood by digging holes in it. As adults, weevils pierce the wood to reach the outside and leave holes in the surface.

It is possible to detect the presence of these weevils by detecting small mounds of powdered wood, similar to the mounds of earth that ants make around masonry houses.

Woods that have been treated with a good varnish or paint finish are more resistant to these bumps. However, if the problem affects your furniture and doors, one way to get rid of the weevils is to leave wood items always well lit and airy, as this species grows best in a humid and dark environment.

If the plague has been greatly infested, the solution in this case is to rely on professional dedetization.

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