Corbett Pest Identification
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PANTRY & STORED FOOD PESTS

• All food items are susceptible including spices, hot pepper, ice cream cones, cereals, grits and cake mixes.
   
• Dried flower arrangements, stuffed animals, furniture and toys can harbor infestations.
   
• Presence is NOT an indication of un-cleanliness since infestation can be brought home in purchased food.
   
• Common Pantry Pests are
  • Flour Beetles
  • Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle
  • Cigarette Beetles
  • Drugstore Beetles
  • Larder Beetles
  • Granary Weevils
  • Rice Weevils
  • Spider Beetles
  • Grain Moths
  • Flour Moths
  • Psocids
  • Grain Mites
   
• Locate source of infestation by inspecting susceptible foods, discard badly infected items.
   
• Vacuum storage area, cabinets and shelves and wash with water and soap.
   
• Caulk cracks; apply residual spray to cracks, corners and surfaces of shelves after removing foods that could become contaminated.
   
• Keep all containers of food tightly closed.
   
• Put susceptible items in sealable containers or screw top jars.
   
• Do not overstock shelves with infrequently used products.
   
• Rotate use of stored items frequently.