Stored Product Pests
Pests in stored products like grains and cereals cause a lot of trouble and expense in the goods supply chain. Making sure that food stays safe and free from contamination involves protecting goods from the pests that would eat them. In addition to eating the stored product, pests can cause damage to storage facilities and contaminate the rest of the stored food without proper control.
Flick Pest Control offers effective solutions for controlling stored product pests and preventing future infestations. With our expertise in pest control and dedication to customer satisfaction, we can help businesses protect their products and reputation. Trust Flick Pest Control to safeguard your stored goods and keep your business running smoothly.
Flick Home Protection makes protecting your family and home from pests easier than ever. Our effective and affordable pest control plans include an exclusive 12-month warranty, regular pest inspections, and solutions tailored to your specific situation. Stored Product Pests and Moths are included in our Gold Complete Home Protection Plan. With year-round protection, you can have peace of mind knowing you and your property are kept safe from these destructive pests. Find out more here.
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Flick's Home Protection Plans
Flick's Home Protection Plans provide effective and affordable protection for your home and family from a wide range of pests. Our Gold plan includes preventive measures to stop stored product pests from entering your home in the first place, as well as reactive and emergency stored product pest pest control services if needed. All plans come with a 12-month warranty* and easy monthly payments. With a variety of plans to choose from, you can find a plan that meets your specific needs and budget. Contact your local Flick branch to see if Home Protection is available in your area and begin shielding your family from stored product pests today!
Commercial Pest Solutions
Integrated Stored Product Pest Solutions
It is essential for businesses to prioritise the health and safety of their employees and customers. Stored Product Pests not only pose a health risk but also damage property and reputation. Flick’s professional commercial pest control services provide tailored solutions to prevent and eliminate any pest infestations, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for everyone. Our regular inspections and treatments help to maintain a pest-free workplace and protect your business from potential pest related damage. Trusting in Flick’s commercial pest control solutions is a smart investment in the long-term success and reputation of any business.
Common Stored Product Pest Questions
How do pests get in stored products?
Pests can get into stored products through cross-contamination or by poor sanitation habits. Because they can crawl and fly, it is easy for them to move into other locations. They also reproduce rapidly, which can lead to infestations if pest populations are not managed as soon as they are noticed.
What can I do to prevent stored product pests?
Preventing stored product pests means taking a multifaceted control approach. Products should be stored in securely closed containers, free from cracks or crevices. Store products off of the ground and away from walls, whenever possible. You must regularly inspect and monitor your food supply. You must maintain good hygiene and high sanitation standards. You also need to use chemicals safely, when necessary, to prevent infestations.
What treatment options are available for stored product pests?
To take care of insects within food, there are two options. The first option is to remove and destroy the food, which is very expensive. The second option is to treat the food in a way that keeps the food safe for consumption, while killing the pests.
Common Stored Product Pest Species
Indian Meal Moth (Pantry Moth)
Apppearance
They have a wingspan of 14 to 20mm. Their wings are pale fawn in colour, and the outer portions of their forewings are reddish brown. Their larvae are large, up to 17mm long. They are off white in colour, but they can be coloured depending on their diet. Their head capsules are dark, and they have 3 pairs of legs plus prolegs.
Angoumois Grain Moth
Apppearance
Angoumois grain moths have a wingspan of 13 to 17mm. Their wings are buff to yellow brown, with heavy fringe and long hairs. Their hindwings are pointed at the tips. Their larvae are up to 6mm long, pale yellow, with 3 pairs of legs and poorly developed abdominal prolegs.
Rice Weevil
Apppearance
Rice weevils are 2.5 to 3.5mm long. They are reddish brown with four pale spots. Their head has a long, slender spout. Their larvae are white, legless, with a dark head, and can be up to 4mm.
Granary Weevils
Apppearance
Granary weevils are 2.5 to 4mm long as adults. They are dark brown to black in color, with elongated pits on their pronotum. They have a long, slender snout. Their larvae are small, white, legless, and have a dark head.
Lesser Grain Borer
Apppearance
Lesser grain borers are 2.5 to 3mm long. They have reddish brown cylindrical bodies with heads that may be concealed beneath their thoraxes. They have antennae with 3 segments. Their larvae are white, up to 3mm long, with 3 pairs of small thoracic legs.
Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle
Apppearance
The saw-toothed grain beetle is 3 to 3.5mm long. They are dark brown, slender, and flattened with saw-tooth-like projections on either side of the thorax. Their larvae are up to 4mm, white, with 3 pairs of legs.
Rust-Red Flour Beetle
Apppearance
Rust red flour beetles are 3 to 4mm long. Reddish brown with grooved wing covers and antennae that end with a 3-segmented club. Their larvae are up to 6mm long, white, with a dark head and 3 pairs of legs.
Confused Flour Beetle
Apppearance
The confused flour beetle is 3 to 4mm long. They look like the rust-red flour beetle, but instead of clubbed antennae they have an antenna that gradually thickens towards the top. The larvae are up to 5mm, white with dark heads and 3 pairs of legs.
Flour Mite
Apppearance
Flour mites are about .5mm, with pearly white bodies and yellowish or pinkish legs.
Spider Beetle
Apppearance
There are three types of spider beetle. The Australian spider beetle is 2.5 to 4mm long. They are a dull brown with light brown hair covering their elytra. They have pubescent wing covers, bulbous bodies, and long eggs. Their larvae are up to 4mm, white and curled, with 3 pairs of small thoracic legs.
Drugstore Beetle
Apppearance
The drugstore beetle is 2 to 3.5mm long, reddish brown, with longitudinal lines of fine hairs on the elytra. They have antennae with 3 segments on the tip. From above, it is difficult to see their heads. The larvae are white, up to 3.5mm, and curled grub with 3 pairs of legs.
Cigarette Beetle/Tobacco Beetle
Apppearance
The cigarette beetle is 2 to 3.5mm long. They are light brown, oval, with smooth pubescent elytra and serrate antennae. It is difficult to see their heads from above. The larvae are up to 4mm, white, curled grubs with 2 pairs of legs.
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Our pest control technicians have the knowledge, experience, and tools necessary to effectively and safely eliminate pests from your home or business. Attempting to treat stored product pests on your own can be risky and may not fully eradicate the problem.
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Flick’s pest control experts will perform a thorough inspection of the property to identify any areas where stored product pests may be present, followed by the development of a treatment plan tailored to the specific needs of the situation. By implementing effective pest control strategies, we can help ensure a pest-free environment for you.