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Tiny ant like bug in kitchen #657161

Asked June 28, 2020, 2:05 PM EDT

I found these little bugs in one of my plastic popcorn bowls. I've never seen them before. It was kn a cabinet that hold storage next to my stove so I dont always look in it. Any ideas of what they could be and what to use to clean the areas in my kitchen to help prevent them in the future?

Summit County Ohio

Expert Response

This appears to be the sawtoothed grain beetle, a common pantry pest. They infest cereal and small grain products. Here is a factsheet for you reference.  

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/sawtoothed-grain-beetle

You will need to find and dispose of the infested items.  It may help to put all suspected items in the freezer during the clean out!!

Thanks,
Jenny
The Question Asker Replied June 29, 2020, 9:51 AM EDT

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