Find the source in stored goods.
Finding beetles, moths or larvae near dry goods? Chris can help identify the insect and trace the source in stored food or materials.
Beetles, weevils and food moths.
Biology and life cycle
Stored product insects include beetles, weevils and moths that feed and breed in products such as grains and other dried foods. Their life stages may be hidden within the goods, so visible adults can be only part of the problem.
Where they live and how they behave
Kitchen cupboards, stockrooms and food-handling premises can provide suitable conditions. Infested products, spillage and overlooked residues may sustain activity or allow it to spread to other stock.
How Chris can help
Chris considers the products involved, storage conditions and likely source. Advice may cover isolating affected goods, cleaning, stock rotation and appropriate monitoring or treatment for the premises.
Prevention and preparation
Keep dry goods in suitable closed containers, rotate stock and clean spills promptly. Photograph the insect and record which products are affected before moving suspect stock.
More on identification and behaviour: BPCA: stored product insects.
Signs that may point to stored product insects.
These clues are a starting point. A survey can confirm what is happening at your property.
Affected food packets
Insects or larvae in packets, containers or nearby shelves.
Webbing and debris
Holes, webbing or unusual debris in affected goods.
Repeated sightings
Repeated sightings in a particular storage area.
Careful assessment. Clear advice.
The approach depends on the pest, location and property. Chris explains the findings and recommended work before you decide what to do.
Identify the insect
Send a photograph and explain which products are affected.
Find the source
Chris assesses stored goods and surrounding areas.
Agree the approach
You receive advice and an estimate suited to the premises.
