Drugstore Beetles

How do I identify Drugstore Beetles?
Color: Reddish brown or brown in color. Size: 1/16" – 1/8" in length. It's name is derived from commonly infesting herbs used as medicines in early drugstores. They are also known to commonly eat prescription drugs.

Have Drugstore Beetles infested your home?
Known to infest a wide variety of both stored products such as flour, grains, spices, etc. as well as non-food items such as books, wooden objects and many other common household items.

Will Drugstore Beetles bite?
No, Drugstore Beetles will not bite.

Will Drugstore Beetles damage my home or structure?
Drugstore Beetles cause no damage to the home. However, they will damage and destroy common stored products found in the kitchen as well as many other household items that they feed upon.

Recommendations for control: Getting to the cause of the infestation is critical for control. Once found, wrap the infested item in heavy plastic and dispose of outside. A thorough inspection of all food items in the kitchen should be done. It is best to store items in clear, airtight containers to avoid infestation. Thoroughly clean the infested areas by vacuuming and immediately cleaning up any spills. Infested items or items in question can be cold or heat treated to ensure that all stages are killed.

For an ongoing infestation it is recommended that you contact a pest management professional.