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Pest Guide: What Is a Pantry Pest?  
                     
                                      
                                                                                                    
What You Need to Know About Pantry Pests 

                                                              
Pantry pests are insects that infest stored food products in your pantry, such as grains, cereals, dried fruits, nuts, and spices. They are commonly found in households and can cause significant damage to your stored food products if left unchecked. Common pantry pests include Indianmeal moths, saw-toothed grain beetles, cigarette beetles, drugstore beetles, and pantry beetles. These insects can enter your home through infested food products and can lay eggs in stored food, leading to an infestation. To prevent these type of pests, it is important to inspect food products before bringing them into your home, store them in airtight containers, and keep your pantry clean and organized.

                                        
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How to Identify Pantry Pests Infestation

      	              	                  
Learn about the most common pantry pests in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

                          

          

          
          

            

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Some common pantry pests found in this area include Indianmeal moths, saw-toothed grain beetles, cigarette beetles, drugstore beetles, and pantry beetles.


Indianmeal moths are small and have reddish-brown or copper-colored wings with a distinctive band of gray or bronze near the tips.


Saw-toothed grain beetles are small and brown with saw-like projections on the thorax.


Cigarette beetles are small and reddish-brown with a humped back.


Drugstore beetles are small and brown with a distinctive hump on their thorax. Pantry beetles are small and brown and may have ridges or grooves on their backs.


These type of pests can eat a variety of stored food products, including grains, cereals, dried fruits, nuts, spices, and pet food.


 


 

                        

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Common Questions About Pantry Pests

               
 
Pantry pests can enter your home through infested food products that you bring home from the store. They can also enter through cracks and crevices in your home. Once inside, they can lay eggs in stored food products, leading to an infestation.


 
 
Pantry pests are not considered dangerous to humans, as they do not bite or spread disease. However, their presence in your pantry can be a nuisance and can lead to contamination of your stored food products. Consuming infested food can cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Additionally, severe infestations can lead to significant damage to stored food products and may require professional pest control to eliminate from your home.


 
 
The best way to get rid of these pests is to locate and dispose of infested food products. Vacuuming the pantry and wiping down shelves with soapy water can also help eliminate eggs and larvae. In severe infestations, professional pest control may be necessary.


            

          

        

        


      

    

    
 


    

      

        

          

            

              

                
Tips for Preventing Pantry Pests
              

            

            

              

                
    
                  
  • Inspect food products before bringing them into your home.
  • Store food them in airtight containers.
  • Keep your pantry clean and organized.
  • Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, and closed-toe shoes when you're in tick-prone areas. Tuck your pants into your socks to prevent ticks from crawling up your legs.
  • Remove any infested food products immediately.
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How My Pest Pros Helps Eliminate Pantry Pests


                              

              

                                  
My Pest Pros technicians have a lot of experience inspecting and addressing the areas where pantry pests are found. We use specialized EPA-approved products to eliminate these pests from your home while protecting your family and pets.


For ultimate protection, our professionals will work with you to find a customized solution for your pantry pest problem, today and tomorrow.

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