Rice and granary weevils are harmless to people, houses, furniture, clothing and pets. They cannot bite or sting and they do not carry diseases. They will not feed on furniture, the house structure or other items. The harm they do is destruction of the seeds they infest and the annoyance of being in the wrong place.

Will weevils hurt you?

The truth is, weevils are NOT harmful to humans. Accidentally eating them along with your food does not cause any ill effects.

Are weevils harmful to humans?

Are weevils dangerous to humans? Weevils pose no physical threat to humans. Whether indoors or out, weevils only eat plants, nuts, seeds, grain, fruits, roots, etc. They aren't known to carry or transmit any diseases or parasites.