- Drugstore Beetle
- Cigarette Beetle
- Indian Meal Moth
How do I identify stored product pests?
Stored product pests are anywhere from 1/16" - 1/4" long. They can vary in color, in most cases ranging from brownish to black. The two major categories of stored product pests are moths and beetles. The moth family includes the clothes moth and Indian meal moth. The beetle family includes the cigarette beetle, drugstore beetle and carpet beetle.
How are stored product pests harmful?
Stored product pests contaminate food and damage clothing and furniture. They commonly feed on all types of spices, books, upholstered furniture, clothes, dried fruits and grains. Stored product pests readily penetrate packaging materials and are generally located in kitchen cabinets and pantries.
CALL ALPHA ECOLOGICAL TO SOLVE YOUR STORED-PRODUCTS PEST PROBLEM SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY.
