Identifying Tiny Black Bugs. For those who aren’t entomologists, distinguishing small black bugs in the house can be tricky. Many species look alike, but these key features help with identification: ...

Indian kitchens often face the challenge of rice weevils, or “chawal keede,” which infest grains and can cause digestive ...

But the uncooked rice proves that the truth is much more unappetizing; there are tons of tiny little black bugs crawling around. These are most likely weevils, a type of beetle that is known for ...

Dear Martin: I read your column about the bugs in the cornmeal mix. It hit home! On several recent occasions, I have bought a well-known brand of rice and found little black bugs in it.

Farms in at least 14 areas in Cagayan Valley have been affected by rice black bugs locally known as “itim na atangya,” an official of the Department of Agriculture said Friday, Nov. 26. July ...