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Identify Bugs #871702

Asked June 05, 2024, 11:57 AM EDT

A customer found these insects/bugs inside her kitchen counter and they are starting to move thru her house. They can fly, but mostly crawlers.

Saginaw County Michigan

Expert Response

These are drugstore or cigarette beetles. Both are pantry pests that feed on grains, rice, pet food or other stored products in the kitchen. 

The client should inspect her pantry for the source of these beetles. Vacuum and clean more regularly for the next 1 - 2 weeks in the kitchen and seal any open containers of grains, pet foods in airtight containers to keep any potential food items away until the beetle numbers go down.
David Lowenstein Replied June 06, 2024, 10:31 PM EDT

Good Morning,

 

Thanks so much for the quick response.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Joanne

 

Joanne Silvia

Office Manager

MSU Extension – Saginaw County

Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital

Center of Hope

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Saginaw, MI  48607

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The Question Asker Replied June 07, 2024, 8:53 AM EDT

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