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Cigarette Beetle information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Cigarette beetles are small, reddish-brown beetles about 2–3 mm long; compared with drugstore beetles, they are more rounded and have smooth wing covers. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- Cigarette beetles are small, reddish-brown beetles about 2–3 mm long; compared with drugstore beetles, they are more rounded and have smooth wing covers.
- In houses, they are typically found where dried foods and spices are kept, and may also occur near dry pet food or birdseed.
- Their larvae tunnel through food as they feed; adult beetles may go unnoticed until numbers are seen at windows or flying around lights.
Typical setting
Kitchens, pantries and other places where dry foods, spices, pet food or birdseed are stored.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
Cigarette Beetle FAQs
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What is Cigarette Beetle?
Cigarette beetles are small, reddish-brown beetles about 2–3 mm long; compared with drugstore beetles, they are more rounded and have smooth wing covers.
Where might Cigarette Beetle be found?
Kitchens, pantries and other places where dry foods, spices, pet food or birdseed are stored.
What should I do if I think I have Cigarette Beetle?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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