Ask any Mom or Dad who spends their time in the kitchen preparing meals for the family and you will be hard pressed to not find one that has not encountered some sort of pantry pest at some period in time. New Jersey pest control professionals say that pantry pests are often discovered by homeowners in flour, baking mixes, popcorn, processed foods, macaroni, cereals, powdered milk, nuts, spices, crackers, cured meats, and dried fruits too. You may also find pantry pests in grain-based products such as pet foods, birdseed, and ornamental corn.
Locating the source of the pantry pest is an important and difficult task. Unlike other pests, pantry pests only reside indoors. Because the insides of our homes and business are kept warm, pantry pests continually reproduce and can be found any time, year round.
If you notice worms, moths, or small brown beetles on your countertop or in your cupboards, there is a good chance that you have pantry pests lurking about. When an infestation is present, you will have eggs, larva, pupa and adult insects in infested products. It is not uncommon to have some types of pantry pests invade sealed packages as they are able to chew through cardboard, plastic and foil wrapping with great ease. Because of their tiny size and ability to multiply, pantry pests have been found in new items bought from a grocery store or older items that have taken up space in your kitchen cabinet.
Common pantry pests to look out for include the Confused Flour Beetle, the Drugstore Beetle, the Indian Meal Moth, the Rice Weevil, and the Sawtooth Grain Beetle.
Hiring a licensed New Jersey pest control professional is beneficial because they can help identify the pantry pest that has invaded your home or business and work to eliminate these problem pests. Call Allison Pest Control for a free pest examination today.