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Drug Store Beetle information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Drugstore beetles are small reddish-brown beetles about 2–3 mm long. They are more elongated than cigarette beetles and have distinctly grooved 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
- Drugstore beetles are small reddish-brown beetles about 2–3 mm long. They are more elongated than cigarette beetles and have distinctly grooved wing covers.
- They are commonly found in kitchens and pantries or wherever dried foods and spices are kept, and can also be associated with dry pet food or birdseed.
- Larvae tunnel through food as they feed, while adults may be noticed at windows or flying around lights after the insects have built up in number.
Typical setting
Kitchens, pantries and dry-food storage, including dry pet food and birdseed.
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.
Drug Store Beetle FAQs
Useful questions
What is Drug Store Beetle?
Drugstore beetles are small reddish-brown beetles about 2–3 mm long. They are more elongated than cigarette beetles and have distinctly grooved wing covers.
Where might Drug Store Beetle be found?
Kitchens, pantries and dry-food storage, including dry pet food and birdseed.
What should I do if I think I have Drug Store 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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