What beetle is it and how to deal with it

georges
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What beetle is it and how to deal with it Sept 13, 2021 19:48:27 GMT -8 via mobile

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Post by georges on Sept 13, 2021 19:48:27 GMT -8

It's in Los Angeles California
I work with homeless people. So far I have it in my car only.

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Thank you

Last Edit: Sept 14, 2021 0:37:38 GMT -8 by Adam Cotton: edited subject from 'bug' to 'beetle'

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What beetle is it and how to deal with it Sept 14, 2021 0:36:50 GMT -8

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Post by Adam Cotton on Sept 14, 2021 0:36:50 GMT -8

This is a beetle but I have no idea exactly what type. If it is rather small it is probably a species which feeds on grain (biscuits, rice, flour etc) as a larva. You didn't say how big it is, and also whether there are many of them in your car or only a few. I doubt that there is any connection with your job, as they do not attack people.

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Adam Cotton Moderator Posts: 3,496 Country: Thailand	What beetle is it and how to deal with it Sept 14, 2021 0:38:40 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Adam Cotton on Sept 14, 2021 0:38:40 GMT -8 I edited the subject line in order to attract the attention of members who will be able to identify it. Adam.

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What beetle is it and how to deal with it Sept 15, 2021 7:32:09 GMT -8 via mobile

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Post by georges on Sept 15, 2021 7:32:09 GMT -8

Thank you. It is about 3 to 5 millimeters long. There are not that many as I vacuumed and cleaned the car right after I noticed them. I also used a lemongrass spray for bedbugs, but they are still in the car after multiple treatments. Perhaps I should use something else. First I would like to use something nonpoisonous as I drive my kids to school daily. Thank you

What beetle is it and how to deal with it

Post by georges on Sept 13, 2021 19:48:27 GMT -8

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Post by georges on Sept 15, 2021 7:32:09 GMT -8