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small black beetles ant like (Broad-nosed weevils)

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Broad-nosed weevils
by: Moni

Jim
These beetles are Broad-nosed weevils. There are several weevils in this subfamily. Some are called black vine weevils(too large for yours) or strawberry root weevil (probably your weevil) or lilac root weevil to name a few. Not sure which you have, I would need a much closer view of a couple of angles and perhaps even the specimen to really Id properly.
As the names suggest these feed outdoors, and have just found their way inside. After developing into adults, some weevils are known to come into buildings. It appears they do this to seek shelter from unfavorable weather conditions, especially when it is hot and dry. These weevils enter buildings by crawling through cracks or openings around foundations, doors, and windows. They do not harm people or pets, or damage anything, or infest food products. They are just a temporary nuisance.

Here is what Univ of MN suggests for control:
CONTROL
Exclusion is an important step in reducing the number of nuisance weevils that enter homes. Caulk cracks and ensure snug-fitting screens and doors to reduce the number of weevils that may enter a building. Weevils, especially strawberry root weevils, are attracted to moisture and can be trapped in shallow pans of water placed around foundations or walls of the house. Although these pans captures some weevils, they probably do not capture enough to significantly reduce the number of weevils that enter homes.

Chemical control outside is usually not necessary. In instances of high numbers of weevils, home dwellers can attempt to prevent these insects from entering by applying an insecticide, such as chlorpyrifos or diazinon, around the home's foundation. However, the insecticides available to the public often are not very effective against weevils.

When weevils are found indoors, physically remove the insects with a vacuum or broom and dust pan. Insecticides are not effective or necessary. Remember that these weevils are harmless and temporary and will go away on their own. Their numbers can vary from year to year; because weevils are abundant one year does not mean that they will be a problem again the following year.

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