Watch: 100 Rice weevils cause damage to pasta over 6 months

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Rice and maize weevil (Sitophilus oryzae and zeamais) can cause major damage to stored grains and processed foods. Their movement through food can spread and encourage mold germination and their excrement leaves behind uric acid that can cause rancidity.

Following the theme this month, this video shows a time-lapse GIF of 100 rice weevils in pasta over a 6-month period at 82F (28C) and at 60% relative humidity. It is important to monitor for rice and maize weevil activity to help prevent populations from damaging products and causing customer complaints.

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