Khapra beetle larvae found in imported diapers threaten Australia's grain industry

Khapra beetle larvae were found in imported baby diapers sold in Australian supermarkets, posing a significant threat to the nation's grain industry. The Australian Department of Agriculture is working with the importer and retailer to trace and process affected diaper packages. The pest, if established, could contaminate grain stores and disrupt agricultural exports. Australia is currently free of the khapra beetle, which is considered a major biosecurity risk. The larvae were discovered in diapers imported from Belgium.