Beetle Management Effective litter management can slow the development of these beetles and reduce the chances of having excessive buildups of their numbers. Here are some practices to keep in mind. Water is a key need for mealworm beetles so check pipes and waterers for leaks. All measures to keep the litter dry will help to keep beetle numbers down. Feed storage areas or spilled feed outside the houses can be a starting point for infestations by beetles.
Sanitation is very important.
Move feeders and waterers when practical to pack down loose litter and make it less suitable for the insects. Regular clean out and disposal of litter can eliminate large numbers of beetles. Sampling The preference of mealworm larvae and beetles to get under objects has been used to develop a trap to monitor them in poultry litter. While there are no treatment guidelines in terms of numbers of beetles caught, you can detect them early and look at changes in trap counts over time. The trap catches also let you evaluate control measures that have been applied.