Beetle Mania: How Levelland Became Ground Zero for a Tiny Terror!

Levelland confronts a rising Red Flour Beetle problem, as confirmed by Cole Kirkland.

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Kauffman Addition residents first noticed the beetle surge in May 2022.

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The city's delayed action led to a recent meeting to address the issue.

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Texas Agri-Life Entomologists found beetles in major grain businesses using pheromone traps.

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Red Flour Beetles, known for their foul odor, are more bothersome than harmful.

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Kirkland suggests an after-action review for city improvements after criticizing its oversight.

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Beetles have severely affected the Kaufmann Addition, even forcing some to consider relocating.

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A grain company's potential regulatory oversight is under scrutiny as a possible infestation source.

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Immediate plans focus on visual tests to identify larvae and trace the infestation's root.

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