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Any idea what this infestation might be?

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Afternooninthepark · 24/09/2019 15:09

A couple of days ago I noticed dozens of these little critters climbing up my utility room wall. I thought maybe the recent warm weather may have encouraged them in as I often leave the door open. I hoovered them up and thought nothing of it but this morning they seem to have quadrupled in numbers! I fear an invasion and have no idea what they are. I’ve hoovered, mopped and washed them away, took the dog for a walk and they are back!! What the heck are they? I have no idea where they are coming from. I’ve googled but can’t find anything which looks like them. Help!!

Any idea what this infestation might be?
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Afternooninthepark · 24/09/2019 15:10

Sorry, crap pic. They are like little beetles, are black/dark brown and only about 3-4 mm long.

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Afternooninthepark · 24/09/2019 15:13

They halve about 6 legs and a longish nose type thing!

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HappyintheHills · 24/09/2019 15:15

Your pictures not great but maybe weevils?

gostiwooz · 24/09/2019 15:17

Weevils of some sort? Do you keep anything edible in the utility room - potatoes, dog biscuits etc?

Afternooninthepark · 24/09/2019 16:57

Found the culprit. We have a big bag of wild bird seed, it’s full of them in there. Found out they are rice weevils.

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