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Stored Food Insect Pest Control in London, Ontario

Protect your pantry and stored goods from infestation by common pests including moths, beetles, weevils, and borers. Our targeted control strategies help secure your kitchen and keep your food safe.
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Indian meal moths

Pantry pests that infest grains, cereals, and dried food products.

Webbing cloth moths

Damage fabrics, carpets, and stored wool with their larvae.

Flour beetle

Commonly found in flour, cereals, and other milled grain products.

Rice beetle

Invades stored rice and grains; known for chewing through packaging.

Larder (Dermestid) beetle

Attracted to cured meats, pet food, and dead insects in storage.

Cigarette beetle

Infests tobacco, spices, and dried herbs in dark, dry storage.

Drugstore beetle

Attacks spices, dry goods, books, and packaged consumables.

Saw-toothed grain beetle

Found in cereal, pasta, and boxed foods with broken grain kernels.

Confused flour beetle

Lives in processed flour and grains; common in commercial kitchens.

Rice weevil

Bores into whole rice and seeds, reducing storage shelf life.

Merchant grain beetle

Found in processed cereals, cake mix, and dry pet food.

Angoumois Grain Moth

Lays eggs inside kernels of corn and whole grains in storage.

Bean Weevil

Attacks stored beans and pulses; exits leave round exit holes.

Lesser Grain borer

Serious pest of stored wheat and rice; creates fine powdery dust.

Warehouse beetle

Infests seeds, pet food, and grains; larvae shed irritating hairs.
Our Proven Approach

Indian Meal Moth

Indian meal moths (Plodia interpunctella) infest grains, dried fruit, nuts, cereals, and pet food; their larvae spin silk webbing in food sources/

Risks

  • Contaminate food with larvae, silk, and frass; reduce product quality.
  • No disease transmission, but can cause digestive discomfort if eaten accidentally.

DIY Tips

  • Inspect bulk items before purchase.
  • Freeze new grains for 4 days; store in glass or strong plastic airtight containers.

Control Methods

  • Remove and discard infested products promptly.
  • Vacuum pantry shelves; clean with soap or vinegar.
  • Set pheromone traps to catch adult males.
  • Monitor regularly and reseal storage containers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat food with larvae?
Noā€”itā€™s not toxic but should be discarded to prevent reinfestation.
Traps help but must be combined with cleaning and sealed storage to break their lifecycle.
Our Proven Approach

Webbing Cloth Moth

Also known as pantry moths, these small pests spin fine webbing over infested dry goods.

Risks

  • Similar contamination issues as Indian meal moths.
  • Affects a range of products from flour to pasta.

DIY Tips

  • Regularly inspect and rotate food stock (FIFO method).
  • Use freezer treatment for new dry goods.

Control Methods

  • Clean areas thoroughly; use sticky pheromone traps.
  • Seal packaging tightly and avoid storing in packaging thin enough to be penetrable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are they different from clothing moths?
Yesā€”webbing cloth moths infest food, not fabrics.
Our Proven Approach

Webbing Cloth Moth

Also known as pantry moths, these small pests spin fine webbing over infested dry goods.

Risks

  • Similar contamination issues as Indian meal moths.
  • Affects a range of products from flour to pasta.

DIY Tips

  • Regularly inspect and rotate food stock (FIFO method).
  • Use freezer treatment for new dry goods.

Control Methods

  • Clean areas thoroughly; use sticky pheromone traps.
  • Seal packaging tightly and avoid storing in packaging thin enough to be penetrable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are they different from clothing moths?
Yesā€”webbing cloth moths infest food, not fabrics.
Our Proven Approach

Flour Beetle Control

Small red-brown beetles (~3 mm). Flour beetles require broken grain, while saw-toothed and confused beetles feed on processed cereals and baked goods.

Risks

  • Contaminate food with eggs, shed skins, and frass.
  • Whole grains may not be directly affected, but processed foods are vulnerable.

DIY Tips

  • Freeze or heat-treat flour before storage.
  • Transfer all flour and cereals into heavy-duty airtight containers (e.g., thick plastic or glass).

Control Methods

  • Deep clean pantry shelves.
  • Use glue traps or sticky tape in corners.
  • Use food-grade diatomaceous earth around pantry seams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will sieving flour remove them?
Noā€”eggs and larvae can survive; freezing and airtight containers are necessary.
Our Proven Approach

Confused Flour Beetle

Small red-brown beetles (~3 mm). Confused flour Beetle beetles require broken grain, while saw-toothed and confused beetles feed on processed cereals and baked goods.

Risks

  • Contaminate food with eggs, shed skins, and frass.
  • Whole grains may not be directly affected, but processed foods are vulnerable.

DIY Tips

  • Freeze or heat-treat flour before storage.
  • Transfer all flour and cereals into heavy-duty airtight containers (e.g., thick plastic or glass).

Control Methods

  • Deep clean pantry shelves.
  • Use glue traps or sticky tape in corners.
  • Use food-grade diatomaceous earth around pantry seams.
Need Answers?

Frequently Asked Questions

Will sieving flour remove them?
Noā€”eggs and larvae can survive; freezing and airtight containers are necessary.
Our Proven Approach

Rice Beetle Control

Rice beetles feed on rice and grains; rice weevils bore into whole grains and lay eggs inside kernels

Risks

  • Direct damage to rice, causing spoilage and waste.
  • Contaminated grains canā€™t be safely consumed when infested internally.

DIY Tips

  • Store rice in sealed glass jars with metal lids.
  • Freeze fresh grains for several days before pantry placement.

Control Methods

  • Discard infected grains.
  • Vacuum and clean all shelving.
  • Use perimeter traps to detect ring outbreaks.
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Frequently Asked Questions

I see holes in grainā€”what does that mean?
It indicates weevil infestation; affected grain must be discarded.
Our Proven Approach

Larder Beetle (Dermestid Beetle) Control

Larder beetles lay eggs on dried meats, cheese, animal fur, and dried insectsā€”adult stage ~1 cm long.

Risks

  • May infest dried pet food, cheese, and pantry goods; larvae may chew packaging.

DIY Tips

  • Seal aged meats, cheese, and pet food in airtight containers.
  • Clean up spills immediately.

Control Methods

  • Vacuum and dispose of debris.
  • Use insect growth regulators (IGR) as needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Will they leave my pet food alone if sealed?
Yesā€”airtight containers prevent entry and feeding.
Our Proven Approach

Cigarette Beetle Control

Both small (~3-4 mm) brown beetles; cigarette beetles enjoy tobacco and herbs, while drugstore beetles infest a broader range of dried goods and non-food items (e.g., leather, wool)

Risks

  • Infest spices, herbs, flour, grains, and even pet food.
  • Affect both food and non-food pantry items.

DIY Tips

  • Check and discard infested spices or leather goods upon purchase.
  • Freeze suspected items or store in glass jars.

Control Methods

  • Clean and vacuum thoroughly.
  • Use pheromone sticky traps for monitoring.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can they infest non-food items?
Yesā€”leather, wool, and natural fibers are susceptible to drugstore beetle larvae.
Our Proven Approach

Drugstore Beetle

Both small (~3-4 mm) brown beetles; drugstore beetles enjoy tobacco and herbs, while drugstore beetles infest a broader range of dried goods and non-food items (e.g., leather, wool)

Risks

  • Infest spices, herbs, flour, grains, and even pet food.
  • Affect both food and non-food pantry items.

DIY Tips

  • Check and discard infested spices or leather goods upon purchase.
  • Freeze suspected items or store in glass jars.

Control Methods

  • Clean and vacuum thoroughly.
  • Use pheromone sticky traps for monitoring.
Need Answers?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can they infest non-food items?
Yesā€”leather, wool, and natural fibers are susceptible to drugstore beetle larvae.
Our Proven Approach

Rice Weevil Control

Rice beetles feed on rice and grains; rice weevils bore into whole grains and lay eggs inside kernels.

Risks

  • Damages processed food like cereals, pasta, and dried fruits.
  • Can chew into packaging and contaminate dry goods.

DIY Tips

  • Store dry food in sealed, heavy-duty containers.
  • Rotate pantry stock and inspect packaging regularly.

Control Methods

  • Discard infested products and clean shelves.
  • Use pheromone traps or glue boards for monitoring.
  • Apply diatomaceous earth in storage cracks.
Need Answers?

Frequently Asked Questions

I see holes in grainā€”what does that mean?
It indicates weevil infestation; affected grain must be discarded.
Our Proven Approach

Merchant Grain Beetle Control

Flat, shiny beetle (~2-3 mm) that thrives in processed grains like cereal, pasta, and biscuit crumbs.

Risks

  • Contaminate cupboards and dry goods; damage packaging.

DIY Tips

  • Inspect boxes and tighten lids or reseal.
  • Keep pantry dry and clean.

Control Methods

  • Clean everything with soap or vinegar.
  • Use glue traps in pantry for early detection.
Need Answers?

Frequently Asked Questions

They hide in packagingā€”how to eliminate them?
Thorough cleanup, sealed containers, and trap monitoring are essential.
Our Proven Approach

Angoumois Grain Moth Control

Also known as the grain moth; small moth that infests corn, wheat, oats, and rice.

Risks

  • Larvae bore into grains, causing internal spoilage.

DIY Tips

  • Inspect whole grains on purchase.
  • Transfer new grains into sealed containers or freeze first.

Control Methods

  • Discard infested grains.
  • Use pheromone traps to monitor activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Any difference from Indian meal moth?
Yesā€”this species targets whole grains and is less common in processed items.
Our Proven Approach

Bean Weevil Control

Small beetles (~4 mm); larvae bore into dried beans and peas.

Risks

  • Affect dried legumes; create holes and degrade food quality.

DIY Tips

  • Freeze dried beans after purchase.
  • Store in sealed glass jars.

Control Methods

  • Discard infested legumes.
  • Vacuum and clean pantry interiors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can bean weevils fly?
Noā€”adults crawl inside open packages; sealing containers prevents entry.
Our Proven Approach

Lesser Grain borer Control

Small (~2-3 mm) beetle that attacks whole and broken grains; larvae and adults bore holes in kernels.

Risks

  • Major cause of grain loss and spoilage; contaminates with dust and frass.

DIY Tips

  • Thorough inspection of grain stock upon purchase.
  • Freeze for 4 days; use sealed containers.

Control Methods

  • Discard infested grain.
  • Use perimeter glue traps.
Need Answers?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can they bore into sealed jars?
Noā€”they need unsecured accessā€”but ensure seals are tight.
Our Proven Approach

Warehouse Beetle Control

Dark beetle (~2-3 mm), highly destructive, infests cereals, grains, spices, and dried flowers.

Risks

  • Infests stored goods in bulk storage; larvae contaminate large batches.

DIY Tips

  • Inspect bulk items carefully; store in glass or metal canisters.

Control Methods

  • Discard infested product; vacuum and clean thoroughly.
  • Use pheromone traps for early detection.
Need Answers?

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from others?
Warehouse beetles can infest large quantities at onceā€”early detection is key.

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