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What kind of bug is this tiny thing that I find crawling in house #852713
Asked October 09, 2023, 11:57 PM EDT
I recently been noticing these tiny beetle like bugs in the house.. bathroom, kitchen counter, found 1 in bedroom..
i recently took out window ac. And also opened the wall to boiler for venting. Not sure if they are reason why but figure I mention..
Suffolk County New York
Expert Response
Hello Richard,
Thank you for your inquiry and the photos. Size and shape of this beetle is consistent with cigarette and or drugstore beetle, a common pantry pest. These can be introduced into homes on numerous food stuffs - often bags of birdseed or pet food but lots of other items.
More information is attached. Finding the source is key to management and then making sure to store those items in a sealed container to prevent future incidents.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Linda Svoboda
Horticulture Program Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
