Pantry Pests
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What Eating Your Food?
Identifying the type of pantry pest is very important, since the control strategies between these different species vary.
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Grain Beetles
Grain beetles infest stored grains and food products, causing contamination and damage. They are common in kitchens and pantries.
Sawtooth Grain Weevil
Infests stored grains and cereals
Indian Meal Moth
Indian meal moths are pantry pests that infest stored grains and food products. They are commonly found in kitchens and pantries.
Quick Identification Guide: Pests in the Kitchen Pantry
Identify the Type of Pests
- Pantry Moths (Indian Meal Moths): Small, grayish-brown moths that lay eggs in dry food products. Larvae are small, creamy-white, and often found in grains, cereals, and other dry goods.
- Grain Beetles (Sawtoothed or Merchant Grain Beetles): Tiny, brownish beetles with flat bodies. Often found in flour, cereals, and pasta. They can easily enter and infest food packages.
- Flour Beetles (Red or Confused Flour Beetles): Small, reddish-brown beetles that infest flour, grains, and other dry products.
- Weevils: Small, brownish insects with long snouts. Commonly found in rice, grains, and nuts.
Check for Physical Evidence
- Infested Food: Look for tiny holes in food packaging, webbing, or fine powder in and around food containers. Small larvae or adult insects may be visible.
Inspect Common Infestation Areas
- Dry Goods: Inspect all dry goods, including flour, rice, pasta, cereals, and pet food. Check both opened and unopened packages.
- Pantry Shelves and Containers: Look for pests or signs of them in pantry shelves, food storage containers, and corners where crumbs or food particles may accumulate.
- Undisturbed Areas: Check the back of shelves, the tops of containers, and other less frequently used areas where pests may hide or nest.
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