Pantry Pest
Pantry pests, also known as stored product pests, are insects that infest and feed on stored food products commonly found in pantries, kitchens, and food storage areas. These pests can include a variety of species, but some of the most common types found in New York City and other urban areas include:
Indian Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella)
This is one of the most common pantry pests. The larvae of Indian meal moths infest a wide range of stored food products, including grains, cereals, nuts, and dried fruits. They can be found in infested food items as well as in cracks and crevices in pantry shelves and cupboards.
Sawtoothed Grain Beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis)
These small, reddish-brown beetles infest a variety of stored food products, including cereals, flour, pasta, and dried fruits. They are often found in infested food packages and can quickly spread to other items in the pantry.
Drugstore Beetle (Stegobium paniceum)
Drugstore beetles infest a wide range of stored food products, including spices, dried fruits, and pet food. They can also infest non-food items such as tobacco and prescription drugs.
Cigarette Beetle (Lasioderma serricorne)
Similar to drugstore beetles, cigarette beetles infest a variety of stored food products, as well as non-food items such as dried flowers, spices, and tobacco.
Flour Beetle (Tribolium spp.)
Flour beetles, including the red flour beetle and the confused flour beetle, infest flour, cereal products, and other grains. They can also breed and feed in birdseed, pet food, and dried fruits.
Pantry pest can be a severe problem in
- Food processing plants
- Warehouse
- Commercial kitchens
- House
These pests also go through complete metamorphosis and include egg larvae, pupae, and adults. Eggs hatch into larvae that consume foods and destroy them. These larvae pupate after larval molting stages, and adults emerge from pupae.
Signs of Infestation
- Adult moth / Beetles
- Damaged food
- larvae in food packing
- pupae sometime by ceiling.
Health Risks
Some beetles larvae hairs can lead to digestive problems.
Pantry Moth
- Indian meal moth
- Almond moth
- Mediterranean flour moth
Pantry Beetles
Food Sources
- Rice
- Grains
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Flour
- Chocolate
Another important measure is to correctly identify if you are dealing with pantry moth. Identification is the key to successful and timely control of pests In your home. Damage can be more if pest identification and treatment goes wrong. Call the best pest control inspector NYC to identify the problem.
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