Beetles

Several beetles are common pests of stored food products and often occur in houses, bakeries, grain stores and warehouses - anywhere that food is stored, especially dried food stuffs such as grain, cereals, flour, nuts, etc. Some of the stored food pests, and a variety of other beetles that frequently invade human habitations, can also damage clothing, carpets and other household furnishings, attacking almost anything made from natural fabrics and furs. Stored Product Insects cause huge monetary losses by damaging food products, so it is important to take rapid action if an infestation is suspected. Best controlled through good hygiene, sprays and dusts.

Where are they found?

Stored Food Product Beetles are found throughout Britain and are common in shops and domestic larders.

They are pests associated with flour, bread, cereals, spices, nuts and even drugs. They can also damage fabrics, clothing, carpets, furs and books. (Most of these types of beetle will not attack man made fibres such as nylon, polyester and acrylic)

The larvae may be able to penetrate tin foil but not glass and tin, so protect vulnerable products where possible within such containers.