There are several easy ways to remove rice bugs:
This is the age-old way of removing bugs from rice, just spread it under direct sunlight for a few hours to kill and drive out the bugs.
Another way of removing the bugs is by placing the rice in a freezer for 3–4 days to kill any hidden larvae or eggs.
Use a fine sieve to shake out the bugs or gently hand-pick them if the infestation is light. You can also add bay leaves, cloves, neem leaves, or garlic cloves to repel any remaining bugs naturally.