Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Khapra Beetle Larvae Found in Imported Nappies Threatening Australia
Imagine tiny brown bugs that love to eat stored food.
These bugs, called khapra beetles, can ruin wheat, barley, and other grains that Australia exports.
The government found tiny khapra beetle babies, called larvae, in nappies imported from overseas.
These nappies are sold at Woolworths.
If these bugs spread, it could be a big problem, like a disease outbreak, for Australia's farmers.
The government is taking action to stop the bugs from causing trouble to the country.
Khapra beetle larvae were found in imported nappies sold nationwide in Australia.
The agriculture ministry said the discovery raises concerns about potential infestation of grain storages.
Woolworths has removed and quarantined affected nappies from shelves.
The nappies were supplied by the Belgian manufacturer Ontex.
Khapra beetles are a major threat to Australia's grain industry.
- Who
- Australian agriculture ministry
- What
- Detected khapra beetle larvae in imported nappies
- When
- Detected on September 7
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To prevent the khapra beetle from infesting grain storages and disrupting agricultural exports.
- Pest
- Khapra beetle larvae
- Location
- Australia
- Product
- Imported nappies
- Retailer
- Woolworths
- Affected Nappy Brand
- Little One's Ultra Dry Nappy Pants Walker Size 5
- Origin
- Belgian manufacturer Ontex