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Beetles
Grain Beetles

Grain Beetles

Pest Details
Color:
Reddish-brown.
Size:
1/10" to 1/8" Inch Long.
Legs:
6
Shape:
Narrow, flattened body.

Pest Habits & Characteristics

  • Presence of adult beetles in stored grains and food products.
  • Damage to packaging and food items.
  • Larvae in stored grains and food products.
    • Image Attribute
    Sarefo, CC BY-SA 3.0 <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/>, via Wikimedia Commons & CSIRO, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons HTML & CSIRO, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons & CSIRO, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Combined
    Preparation For Service
  • Dispose of infested food items.
  • Clean and vacuum pantry shelves and cupboards.
  • Store food in airtight containers.
  • Inform the pest control professional of any specific areas where beetles have been seen.
    • Carpet Beetles

    Carpet Beetles

    Pest Details
    Color:
    Multi-colored, white, black, orange-red
    Size:
    Just Under 1/8" Inch Long
    Legs:
    6
    Shape:
    Oval

    Pest Habits & Characteristics

    Most people do not realize they have an issues

    Image Attribute
    Carpet Beetle
    Preparation For Service
    Asian Lady Beetles

    Asian Lady Beetles

    Pest Details
    Color:
    Ranges from pale yellow to bright red, with black spots that vary in number; some may have no spots. A distinguishing feature is the "M" or "W" shape on the white section behind their heads.
    Size:
    About 1/4" inch long
    Legs:
    6
    Shape:
    Oval, dome-shaped body

    Pest Habits & Characteristics

    Large numbers clustering on buildings, particularly on the sunny side; they can leave a yellowish secretion with a foul odor when disturbed.

    Image Attribute
    Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons & Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons & Andreas Trepte, CC BY-SA 2.5 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5>, via Wikimedia Commons Combined
    Preparation For Service

    Make sure we have access to all affected areas.

    Powderpost Beetles

    Powderpost Beetles

    Pest Details
    Color:
    Reddish-brown to black.
    Size:
    1/8" to 3/4" Inch Long.
    Legs:
    6
    Shape:
    Narrow, cylindrical body.

    Pest Habits & Characteristics

  • Small round holes in wood surfaces.
  • Fine powdery frass around infested wood.
  • Damaged or weakened wood.
    • Image Attribute
    © Túrelio (via Wikimedia-Commons), 2013 & Ken Walker, Museum Victoria, CC BY 3.0 AU <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/deed.en>, via Wikimedia Commons & Wisut Sittichaya, Roger A. Beaver, Lan-Yu Liu, Aran Ngampongsai, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons & Len Worthington, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Combined
    Preparation For Service

    Follow Our Powder Post Beetle Prep Sheet