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Help What are these creatures?!
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They look earwiggy to me. Definetely not silverfish.Weight loss to date - 8st 13lbs :j0
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They are flour beetles, I'm certain. They're harmless really, just swipe them out and have a good old clean.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Old style MoneySaving boards.
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They're psocids or booklice:
http://www.preston.gov.uk/GeneralL.asp?id=SX9452-A77F5981
Earwigs are crunchier0 -
I don't know what they are but i just wanted to say i hope you get rid of them soon...i'll be thinking of you.0
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Flour weevils/beetles as stated. Follow the instructions on the sites listed.
Don't panic, many times people buy flour with them in without even noticing.One day I might be more organised...........
GC: £200
Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb0 -
Thanks for all the very helpful replies,now intensively cleaning the whole area, and liberally applying ant powder everywhere!0
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they look like carpet beatles to me0
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DH is a pest controller and says they look like Saw tooth grain beetle (cant be sure as the pictures aren't close enough). You can get rid by using a residual insecticide. Check for a food source (crumbs or larger particulates) in cracks of cupboards, underneath etc:A:A:A:A:A:A0
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